Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Organization of the Company (Details)

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Organization of the Company (Details)
Dec. 31, 2011
Units
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Outlet Center Occupancy Percentage 99.00%
Number of Operating Partnership Units Owned by Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries 21,681,914
Number of Operating Partnership Units Owned by Family Limited Partners 2,872,973
Consolidated Properties [Member]
 
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Number Of Owned And Operated Outlet Centers 36
Total Gross Leaseable Area 10,724,000
Number of Stores 2,300
Number of Store Brands 400
Unconsolidated Properties [Member]
 
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Number Of Owned And Operated Outlet Centers 3
Total Gross Leaseable Area 1,110,000
Unconsolidated Properties in Canada [Member]
 
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Number Of Owned And Operated Outlet Centers 1