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Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Operating and Maintenance Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Operating and Maintenance General and administrative Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, General and Administrative Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, General and Administrative Real estate taxes Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Real Estate Taxes Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Real Estate Taxes Other expenses Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Expenses Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Expenses Total operating expenses Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Operating Expenses Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Operating Expenses Other expense (income): Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Expense Income [Abstract] Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Expense Income [Abstract] Interest expense, net Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Interest Expense, Net Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Interest Expense, Net Gain on sale of real estate Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gain Loss on Sale of Real Estate Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gain Loss on Sale of Real Estate Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gain Loss on Extinguishment of Debt Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gain Loss on Extinguishment of Debt Provision for impairment Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Provision for Impairment Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Provision for Impairment Preferred return on equity investment Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Preferred Return on Equity Investment Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Preferred Return on Equity Investment Other expense (income) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Expense (Income) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Expense (Income) Total other expense Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Total Other Expense Income Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Total Other Expense Income Net income (loss) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Number of Real Estate Properties Sold Number of Real Estate Properties Sold Number of Real Estate Properties Sold During the period. Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Lake Grove Commons [Member] Lake Grove Commons [Member] Lake Grove Commons [Member] Shoppes at Burnt Mills [Member] Corporate Joint Venture [Member] Corporate Joint Venture [Member] GRI - Regency, LLC [Member] Gri - Regency, Llc [Member] Gri - Regency, Llc [Member] Columbia Regency Retail Partners, LLC [Member] Columbia Regency Retail Partners, LLC [Member] Columbia Regency Retail Partners, LLC [Member] Columbia Regency Partners II, LLC [Member] Columbia Regency Partners II, LLC [Member] Columbia Regency Partners II, LLC [Member] Cameron Village, LLC [Member] Cameron Village, LLC [Member] Cameron Village, LLC [Member] RegCal, LLC [Member] RegCal, LLC [Member] RegCal, LLC [Member] Regency Retail Partners, LP [Member] Regency Retail Partners, LP [Member] Regency Retail Partners, LP [Member] US Regency Retail I, LLC [Member] US Regency Retail 1, LLC [Member] US Regency Retail I, LLC [Member] BRE Throne Holdings LLC (BRET) [Member] BRE Throne Holdings LLC (BRET) [Member] BRE Throne Holdings LLC (BRET) [Member] Phillips Place [Member] Phillips Place [Member] Phillips Place [Member] Other Investments in Real Estate Partnerships [Member] Other Investments in Real Estate Partnerships [Member] Other Investments in Real Estate Partnerships [Member] Transaction Fee Income [Member] Transaction Fee Income [Member] Transaction Fee Income [Member] Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate Provision for impairment Impairment of Real Estate Ownership Percentage Proceeds from Limited Partnership Investments Proceeds from Limited Partnership Investments Investments in real estate partnerships Revenue from Related Parties Revenue from Related Parties Total Assets of the Partnership Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets Net Income (Loss) of the Partnership Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Real Estate Investments Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Entities [Table] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Entity well-known seasoned filer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity voluntary filer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Public Float Entity Public Float Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Letter of Credit [Member] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Subsidiaries [Member] Subsidiaries [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Discontinued operations Discontinued Operations [Member] Refundable deposits - development Refundable deposits - development [Member] Refundable deposits - development [Member] Construction in Progress Construction in Progress [Member] Land Held for Future Development Land Held for Future Development [Member] Land Held for Future Development [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Development in Process Percentage Of Expected Costs Property, Plant and Equipment, Development in Process, Percentage Complete Property, Plant and Equipment, Development in Process, Percentage Complete Property, Plant and Equipment, Development in Process, Percentage Leased Property, Plant and Equipment, Development in Process, Percentage Leased Property, Plant and Equipment, Development in Process, Percentage Leased Time Period In Which Anchor Has Been Open But Still Considered Construction In Process Property, Plant and Equipment, Development in Process, Anchor Operations Period Property, Plant and Equipment, Development in Process, Anchor Operations Period" Property, Plant and Equipment, Development in Process, Period Since Start of Construction Property, Plant and Equipment, Development in Process, Period Since Start of Construction Property, Plant and Equipment, Development in Process, Period Since Start of Construction Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Carrying Costs SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Carrying Costs Other Cost and Expense, Operating Other Cost and Expense, Operating Impairment of Real Estate Impairment Losses Related to Real Estate Partnerships Impairment Losses Related to Real Estate Partnerships Deferred Costs, Leasing, Net Deferred Costs, Leasing, Net Deferred Finance Costs, Net Deferred Finance Costs, Net Deferred costs, less accumulated amortization of $73,231 and $69,224 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Fixed Rate Unsecured Loans [Member] Fixed Rate Unsecured Loans [Member] Fixed Rate Unsecured Loans [Member] Partnership [Member] Partnership [Member] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Amortization of deferred loan cost and debt premium Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Amortization and (accretion) of above and below market lease intangibles, net Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net Stock-based compensation, net of capitalization Share-based Compensation Equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships (note 4) Net gain on sale of properties Gain Loss On Sale Of Properties Including Discontinued Operations The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of real estate or properties that were intended to be sold or held for capital appreciation or rental income. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of real estate or properties that were intended to be sold or held for capital appreciation or rental income. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of real estate or properties that were intended to be sold or held for capital appreciation or rental income. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method including discontinued operations. Provision for impairment Asset Impairment Charges Early extinguishment of debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Deferred income tax expense (benefit) of taxable REIT subsidiary Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Distribution of earnings from operations of investments in real estate partnerships Distributions Payable to Real Estate Partnerships Loss on settlement of derivative instruments Loss on settlement of derivative instruments Loss On Settlement Of Derivative Instruments (Gain) loss on derivative instruments Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net Deferred compensation expense (income) Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on trading securities held in trust (note 13) Trading Securities, Realized Gain (Loss) Changes in assets and liabilities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Straight-line rent receivable, net Straight Line Rent Deferred leasing costs Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Leasing Fees Other assets (note 9) Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and other liabilities (note 9 and 13) Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Tenants’ security and escrow deposits and prepaid rent Increase (Decrease) in Security Deposits Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Acquisition of operating real estate Payments to Acquire Real Estate Real estate development and capital improvements Payments to Develop Real Estate Assets Collection (issuance) of notes receivable Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable Investments in real estate partnerships (note 4) Payments to Acquire Partners Interest in Real Estate Partnership, Net of Cash Acquired Distributions received from investments in real estate partnerships Proceeds from Distributions Received from Real Estate Partnerships Dividends on trading securities held in trust Interest and Dividend Income, Securities, Operating, Trading or Measured at Fair Value Acquisition of securities Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities Proceeds from sale securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Net proceeds from common units issued as a result of common stock issued by Parent Company Proceeds from Issuance of Common Limited Partners Units Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Proceeds from sale of treasury stock Proceeds from Sale of Treasury Stock Payments for Acquisiton of Treasury Stock Payments for Acquisiton of Treasury Stock Payments for Acquisiton of Treasury Stock Redemption of preferred stock and partnership units Payments for Repurchase of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Payments of Preferred Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Payments of Preferred Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Payments of Preferred Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Dividends paid to common stockholders Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Dividends paid to preferred stockholders Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash Repayment of fixed rate unsecured notes Proceeds from unsecured credit facilities Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayment of unsecured credit facilities Repayments of Lines of Credit Proceeds from notes payable Proceeds from Notes Payable Repayment of notes payable Repayments of Notes Payable Scheduled principal payments Scheduled principal payments Scheduled Principal Payments. Payment of loan costs Payments of Loan Costs Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $6,078, $3,686, and $1,480 in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively) Interest Paid Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions: Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract] Common stock issued for partnership units exchanged Real estate received through distribution in kind Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Assets Acquired Mortgage loans assumed through distribution in kind Loans Assumed Mortgage loans assumed for the acquisition of real estate Real estate contributed for investments in real estate partnerships Real Estate Owned, Transfer from Real Estate Owned Change in fair value of derivative instruments Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Liabilities Contributions from limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net Proceeds from Partnership Contribution Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment in trust Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Dividend Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment plan Common Stock Issued For Dividend Reinvestment Plan Value of stock issued during the period from a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP). A dividend reinvestment plan allows the holder of the stock to reinvest dividends paid to them by the entity on new issues of stock by the entity, non-cash. Stock-based compensation capitalized Stock based compensation capitalized Stock based compensation capitalized Contribution of stock awards into trust Stock deferred into trust Vested Stock deferred into rabbi trust Distribution of stock held in trust Stock distributed out of trust Stock distributed out of rabbi trust Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Fixed interest rates on notes receivable Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate) Operating Activities [Axis] Operating Activities [Axis] Operating Activities [Domain] Operating Activities [Domain] Continuing operations Continuing Operations [Member] Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations Schedule of Net 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of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Amount Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Amount Profit Sharing Contributions, Cost Recognized Profit Sharing Contributions, Cost Recognized Profit Sharing Contributions, Cost Recognized Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Earnings per Share and Unit [Abstract] Earnings Per Share and Unit [Abstract] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Schedule of Earnings Per Share, 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Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to the Company Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Restatement Adjustment [Member] Revenues included in Discontinued Operations Revenues Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Operating Partnerships, Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Operating Partnerships, Nonredeemable Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Unit Holders Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Unit Holders Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Unit Holders Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table] Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table] Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Overall Cap Rate [Member] Overall cap rate [Member] Overall cap rate [Member] Terminal Cap Rate [Member] Terminal cap rate [Member] Terminal cap rate [Member] Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate Derivative Financial 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Percentage Of Revenue By Customer Concentration Risk, Percentage Leases [Abstract] Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract] Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract] 2013 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current 2014 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable Customer Concentration Risk - Number Customer Concentration Risk - Number Customer Concentration Risk - Number - Number of customers that individually represent a significant amount of the Company's revenue. Concentration Risk, Percentage Earnings per Share and Unit Earnings Per Share And Unit [Text Block] This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure pertaining to an entity's earnings per share. 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Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Carrying Amount of Mortgages Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Increase Allowed to Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Increase Allowed to Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Increase Allowed to Borrowing Capacity Long-term Debt Debt Instrument, maximum increase allowed to borrowing capacity Debt Instrument, maximum increase allowed to borrowing capacity Debt Instrument, maximum increase allowed to borrowing capacity [Line Items] Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Unsecured credit facilities - maximum borrowing capacity Unsecured credit facilities - maximum borrowing capacity Unsecured credit facilities - maximum borrowing capacity Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount Dividend per share Ordinary income Allocation of Dividends, Ordinary Income Allocation of Dividends, Ordinary Income Capital gain Allocation of Dividends, Capital Gain Allocation of Dividends, Capital Gain Return of capital Allocation of Dividends, Return of Capital Allocation of Dividends, Return of Capital Allocation of Dividends, Qualified Dividend Income Allocation of Dividends, Qualified Dividend Income Allocation of Dividends, Qualified Dividend Income - tax treatment of dividends Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Director Director [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Time Based Awards Granted Time Based Awards Granted [Member] Time Based Awards Granted [Member] Performance Based Awards Granted Performance Based Awards Granted [Member] Performance Based Awards Granted [Member] Market Based Awards Granted Market Based Awards Granted [Member] Market Based Awards Granted [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Less: Amount capitalized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount Total Stock-Based Compensation Number of shares authorized Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Stock Options, Outstanding, Beginning Balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Stock Options, Exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Stock Options, Forfeited Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited Stock Options, Expired Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Stock Options, Outstanding, Ending Balance Stock Options, Vested and Expected to Vest Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number Stock Options, Exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Stock Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options, Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options, Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options, Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance Stock Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Stock Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years, Beginning Balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Stock Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years, Ending Balance Stock Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Stock Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Stock Options, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Beginning Balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Stock Options, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending Balance Stock Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Stock Options, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Restricted Stock, Non-Vested, Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Restricted Stock, Shares Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Restricted Stock, Shares Vested and Distributed Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Restricted Stock, Shares Forfeited Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited Restricted Stock, Non-Vested, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Restricted Stock, Non-Vested, Intrinsic Value Non-Vested Restricted Stock Intrinsic Value Non-Vested Restricted Stock Intrinsic Value Restricted Stock, Shares Granted, Weighted Average Grant Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted Stock, Shares Vested and Distributed, Weighted Average Grant Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted Stock, Shares Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted Stock, Shares Granted, Total Weighted Average Grant Price Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Restricted Stock, Non-Vested, Unrecognized Compensation Cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Number of shares available for grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Awards granted, lives Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Period for recognition for compensation costs Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate