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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
ý    ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20162017
OR
¨   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                                         to                                         
Commission file number 1-9876
Weingarten Realty Investors
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS74-1464203
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2600 Citadel Plaza Drive,
P.O. Box 924133 Suite 125 
Houston, Texas77292-413377008
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code(713) 866-6000
(713) 866-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $.03 par value New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.   
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrantregistrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YESýNO¨
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.¨
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The aggregate market value of the common shares of beneficial interest held by non-affiliates on June 30, 20162017 (based upon the most recent closing sale price on the New York Stock Exchange as of such date of $40.82)$30.10) was $4.8$3.6 billion.
As of January 31, 20172018, there were 128,074,551128,456,753 common shares of beneficial interest outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement relating to its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 24, 20172018 have been incorporated by reference to Part III of this Form 10-K.


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Forward-Looking Statements
This annual report on Form 10-K, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by us, contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect actual results, performances or achievements. Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, (i) disruptions in financial markets, (ii) general economic and local real estate conditions, (iii) the inability of major tenants to continue paying their rent obligations due to bankruptcy, insolvency or general downturn in their business, (iv) financing risks, such as the inability to obtain equity, debt, or other sources of financing on favorable terms and changes in LIBOR availability, (v) changes in governmental laws and regulations, (vi) the level and volatility of interest rates, (vii) the availability of suitable acquisition opportunities, (viii) the ability to dispose of properties, (ix) changes in expected development activity, (x) increases in operating costs, (xi) tax matters, including the effect of changes in tax laws and the failure to qualify as a real estate investment trust, and (xii) investments through real estate joint ventures and partnerships, which involve risks not present in investments in which we are the sole investor. Accordingly, there is no assurance that our expectations will be realized. For further discussion of the factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our future results and financial condition, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”
PART I
ITEM 1. Business
General Development of Business.    Weingarten Realty Investors is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code. We, and our predecessor entity, began the ownership of shopping centers and other commercial real estate in 1948. Our primary business is leasing space to tenants in the shopping centers we own or lease. We also provide property management services for which we charge fees to either joint ventures where we are partners or other outside owners.
See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in Item 7 and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162017, for information on certain recent developments of the Company.
Financial Information about Segments.    We are in the business of owning, managing and developing retail shopping centers. As each of our centers has similar characteristics and amenities, our operations have been aggregated into one reportable segment. See the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information regarding reportable segments.
Narrative Description of Business.    At December 31, 20162017, we owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 220204 properties, which are located in 1817 states spanning the country from coast to coast. The portfolio of properties contains approximately 44.741.3 million square feet of gross leasable area that is either owned by us or others.
We also owned interests in 2825 parcels of land held for development that totaled approximately 19.818.0 million square feet.
At December 31, 20162017, we employed 304281 full-time persons; our principal executive offices are located at 2600 Citadel Plaza Drive, Houston, Texas 77008; and our phone number is (713) 866-6000. We also have 10 regional offices located in various parts of the United States (“U.S.”).

Investment and Operating Strategy.    Our goal is to remain a leader in owning and operating top-tier neighborhood and community shopping centers in certain markets of the U.S. We expect to achieve this goal by:
raising net asset value and cash flows through quality acquisitions, redevelopments and new developments;
strategic focus on core operating fundamentals through our decentralized operating platform built on local expertise in leasing and property management;
selective redevelopment of the existing portfolio of properties in order to enhance and maintain high quality centers;
disciplined growth from strategic acquisitions and new developments;
disposition of assets that no longer meet our ownership criteria, in which proceeds may be recycled by repaying debt, purchasing new assets or reinvesting in currently owned assets or for other corporate purposes; and
commitment to maintaining a conservatively leveraged balance sheet, strong liquidity, a well-staggered debt maturity schedule and strong credit agency ratings.
We may either purchase, develop or lease income-producing properties in the future, and may also participate with other entities in property ownership through partnerships, joint ventures or similar types of co-ownership.
We may invest in mortgages; however, we have traditionally invested in first mortgages to real estate joint ventures or partnerships in which we own an equity interest or to obtain control over a real estate asset that we desire to own. We may also invest in securities of other issuers for the purpose, among others, of exercising control over such entities, subject to the gross income and asset tests necessary for REIT qualification.
In acquiring and developing properties, we attempt to accumulate enough properties in a geographic area to allow for the establishment of a regional office, which enables us to obtain in-depth knowledge of the market from a leasing perspective and to have easy access to the property and our tenants from a management viewpoint.
We expect to continue our focus on the future growth of the portfolio in neighborhood and community shopping centers in markets where we currently operate and may expand to other markets throughout the U.S. Our markets of interest reflect high income and job growth, as well as high barriers-to-entry. Our attention is also focused on high quality, supermarket-anchored and necessity-based centers, which may include mixed-use properties containing this type of retail component.
Diversification from both a geographic and tenancy perspective is a critical component of our operating strategy. We continue to seek opportunities outside theOur largest markets are located in California, Florida and Texas, market, where approximatelywhich represent 11.2%, 18.0% and 28.4%, respectively, of theour total properties' gross leasable area of our properties is located, down from 28.7% in 2015.area. With respect to tenant diversification, our two largest tenants, The Kroger Co. and TJX Companies, Inc., accounted for 3.1%2.8% and 2.7%2.3%, respectively, of our total base minimum rental revenues for the year ended December 31, 20162017. No other tenant accounted for more than 2.0%1.9% of our total base minimum rental revenues. Our anchor tenants are supermarkets, value-oriented apparel/discount stores and other retailers or service providers who generally sell basic necessity-type goods and services. We believe the stability of our anchor tenants, combined with convenient locations, attractive and well-maintained properties, high quality retailers and a strong tenant mix, should ensure the long-term success of our merchants and the viability of our portfolio.
Strategically, we strive to finance our growth and working capital needs in a conservative manner, including managing our debt maturities. Our senior debt credit ratings were BBB with a projected stable outlook from Standard & Poors and Baa1 with a projected stable outlook from Moody’s Investor Services as of December 31, 20162017. We intend to maintain a conservative approach to managing our balance sheet, which, in turn, should give us many options for raising debt or equity capital when needed. At December 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, our ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividends as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), not based on funds from operations attributable to common shareholders, was 4.054.74 to 1 and 2.654.05 to 1, respectively. Our debt to total assets before depreciation ratio was 42.0%38.6% and 42.2%42.0% at December 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively.
We have an at-the-market ("ATM") equity offering program under which we may, but not are not obligated to, sell up to $250 million of common shares of beneficial interest ("common shares") in amounts and at times as we determine, which enables us to efficiently raise equity capital when market conditions are favorable. We also established a $200 million share repurchase plan under which we may repurchase common shares of beneficial interest ("common shares") from time-to-time in open-market or privately negotiated purchases based on management's evaluation of market conditions and other factors.
Our policies with respect to the investment and operating strategies discussed above are periodically reviewed by our Board of Trust Managers and may be modified without a vote of our shareholders.

Location of Properties.    Our properties are located in 1817 states, primarily throughoutprincipally in the southern halfSouth, West Coast and Southeast Coast of the country.U.S. As of December 31, 2016,2017, we have 220204 properties that were owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships. Total revenues generated by our centers located in Houston and its surrounding areas was 20.5%19.6% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, and an additional 9.5%9.2% of total revenue was generated in 20162017 from centers that are located in other parts of Texas. An additional 17.5% and 16.7%, respectively, of total revenue was generated in 2017 in Florida and California. As of December 31, 20162017, we also had 2825 parcels of land held for development, sevensix of which were located in Houston and its surrounding areas and 11 of which were located in other parts of Texas. Because of our investments in Texas, including Houston and its surrounding areas, as well as in other parts of Texas, the HoustonFlorida and TexasCalifornia, these economies could affect our business and operations more so than in other geographic areas.

Competition.    We compete with numerous other developers and real estate companies (both public and private), financial institutions and other investors engaged in the development, acquisition and operation of shopping centers in our trade areas. This results in competition for the acquisition of both existing income-producing properties and prime development sites.
We also compete for tenants to occupy the space that is developed, acquired and managed by our competitors. The principal competitive factors in attracting tenants in our market areas are location, price, anchor tenants and maintenance of properties. We believe our key competitive advantages include the favorable locations of our properties, the strong demographics surrounding our centers, knowledge of markets and customer bases, our ability to provide a retailer with multiple locations with quality anchor tenants and the practice of continuous maintenance and renovation of our properties.
Qualification as a Real Estate Investment Trust.    As of December 31, 20162017, we met the qualification requirements of a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. As a result, we will not be subject to federal income tax to the extent we meet certain requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, with the exception of our taxable REIT subsidiary.
Materials Available on Our Website.    Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports, as well as Reports on Forms 3, 4, 5 and SC 13G regarding our officers, trust managers or 10% beneficial owners, filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a), 15(d) or 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available free of charge through our website (www.weingarten.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file the material with, or furnish it to, the SEC. We have also made available on our website copies of our Audit Committee Charter, Executive Committee Charter, Management Development and Executive Compensation Committee Charter, Governance and Nominating Committee Charter, Code of Conduct and Ethics, Code of Ethical Conduct for Officers and Senior Financial Associates and Governance Policies. In the event of any changes to these charters, codes or policies, changed copies will also be made available on our website. You may also read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549 or the SEC’s Internet site at www.sec.gov. Materials on our website are not part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Financial Information.    Additional financial information concerning us is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements located in Item 8 herein.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
The risks described below could materially and adversely affect our shareholders and our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and cash flows. In addition to these risks, our operations may also be affected by additional factors not presently known or that we currently consider immaterial to our operations.

Disruptions in the financial markets could affect our liquidity and have other adverse effects on us and the market price of our common shares of beneficial interest.
The U.S. and global equity and credit markets have experienced and may in the future experience significant price volatility, dislocations and liquidity disruptions, which could cause market prices of many stocks to fluctuate substantially and the spreads on prospective debt financings to widen considerably. These circumstances could materially impact liquidity in the financial markets, making terms for certain financings less attractive, and in certain cases result in the unavailability of certain types of financing. Uncertainties in the equity and credit markets may negatively impact our ability to access additional financing at reasonable terms or at all, which may negatively affect our ability to complete dispositions, form joint ventures or refinance our debt. A prolonged downturn in the equity or credit markets could cause us to seek alternative sources of potentially less attractive financing, and require us to adjust our business plan accordingly. In addition, these factors may make it more difficult for us to sell properties or adversely affect the price we receive for properties that we do sell, as prospective buyers may experience increased costs of financing or difficulties in obtaining financing. These events in the equity and credit markets may make it more difficult or costly for us to raise capital through the issuance of our common shares or preferred shares. These disruptions in the financial markets also may have a material adverse effect on the market value of our common shares and other adverse effects on us or the economy generally. There can be no assurances that government responses to theany disruptions in the financial markets will continue towould restore consumer confidence, maintain stabilized markets or continue to provide the availability of equity or credit financing.

Among the market conditions that may affect the value of our common shares and access to the capital markets are the following:
The attractiveness of REIT securities as compared to other securities, including securities issued by other real estate companies, fixed income equity securities and debt securities;
Changes in revenues or earnings estimates or publication of research reports and recommendations by financial analysts or actions taken by rating agencies with respect to our securities or those of other REITs;
The degree of interest held by institutional investors;
The market's perception of the quality of our assets and our growth potential;
The ability of our tenants to pay rent to us and meet their other obligations to us under current lease terms;
Our ability to re-lease space as leases expire;
Our ability to refinance our indebtedness as it matures;
Actual or anticipated quarterly fluctuations in our operating results and financial condition;
Any changes in our dividend policy;
Any future issuances of equity securities;
Strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings;
General market conditions and, in particular, developments related to market conditions for the real estate industry; and
Domestic and international economic and political factors unrelated to our performance.
The volatility in the stock market can create price and volume fluctuations that may not necessarily be comparable to operating performance.
The economic performance and value of our shopping centers depend on many factors, each of which could have an adverse impact on our cash flows and operating results.
The economic performance and value of our properties can be affected by many factors, including the following:
Changes in the national, regional and local economic climate;
Changes in existing laws and regulations, including environmental regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, legislation on global warming, trade reform, health care reform, employment laws and immigration laws;
Local conditions such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate in the area;

The attractiveness of the properties to tenants;
Competition from other available space;
Competition for our tenants from Internet sales;sales and shifts in consumer shopping patterns;
Our ability to provide adequate management services and to maintain our properties;
Increased operating costs, if these costs cannot be passed through to tenants;
The cost of periodically renovating, repairing and releasing spaces;
The consequences of any armed conflict involving, or terrorist attack against, the U.S.;
Our ability to secure adequate insurance;
Fluctuations in interest rates;
Changes in real estate taxes and other expenses; and
Availability of financing on acceptable terms or at all.

Our properties consist primarily of neighborhood and community shopping centers and, therefore, our performance is linked to general economic conditions in the market for retail space. The market for retail space has been and could in the future be adversely affected by weakness in the national, regional and local economies where our properties are located, the adverse financial condition of some large retail companies, the ongoing consolidation in the retail sector, the excess amount of retail space in a number of markets and increasing consumer purchases through the Internet. To the extent that any of these conditions exist, they are likely to affect market rents for retail space. In addition, we may face challenges in the management and maintenance of the properties or encounter increased operating costs, such as real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, which may make our properties unattractive to tenants. A significant decrease in rental revenue and an inability to replace such revenues may adversely affect our profitability, the ability to meet debt and other financial obligations and pay dividends to shareholders.
We have a high concentration of properties in the state of Texas,that are geographically concentrated, and adverse economic or other conditions in that area could have a material adverse effect on us.
We are particularly susceptible to adverse economic or other conditions in the state of Texas,markets where our properties are concentrated, including California, Florida and Texas. These adverse conditions include increased unemployment, industry slowdowns, including declining oil prices, business layoffs or downsizing, decreases in consumer confidence, relocations of businesses, changes in demographics, increases in real estate and other taxes, increases in regulations and natural disasters, any of which could have an increased material adverse effect on us than if our portfolio was more geographically diverse.
Our acquisition activities may not produce the cash flows that we expect and may be limited by competitive pressures or other factors.
We intend to acquire existing commercial properties to the extent that suitable acquisitions can be made on advantageous terms. Acquisitions of commercial properties involve risks such as:
We may have difficulty identifying acquisition opportunities that fit our investment strategy;
Our estimates on expected occupancy and rental rates may differ from actual conditions;
Our estimates of the costs of any redevelopment or repositioning of acquired properties may prove to be inaccurate;
We may be unable to operate successfully in new markets where acquired properties are located, due to a lack of market knowledge or understanding of local economies;
We may be unable to successfully integrate new properties into our existing operations; or
We may have difficulty obtaining financing on acceptable terms or paying the operating expenses and debt service associated with acquired properties prior to sufficient occupancy.
In addition, we may not be in a position or have the opportunity in the future to make suitable property acquisitions on advantageous terms due to competition for such properties with others engaged in real estate investment. Our inability to successfully acquire new properties may have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

Turmoil in capital markets could adversely impact acquisition activities and pricing of real estate assets.
Volatility in the capital markets could impact the availability of debt financing due to numerous factors, including the tightening of underwriting standards by lenders and credit rating agencies. These factors directly affect a lender’s ability to provide debt financing as well as increase the cost of available debt financing. As a result, we may not be able to obtain debt financing on favorable terms or at all. This may result in future acquisitions generating lower overall economic returns, which may adversely affect our results of operations and dividends paid to shareholders. Furthermore, any turmoil in the capital markets could adversely impact the overall amount of capital available to invest in real estate, which may result in price or value decreases of real estate assets.

Our real estate assets may be subject to impairment charges.
Periodically, we assess whether there are any indicators that the value of our real estate assets, including any capitalized costs and any identifiable intangible assets, may be impaired. A property's value is impaired only if the estimate of the aggregate future undiscounted cash flows without interest charges to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property. In estimating cash flows, we consider factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, the effects of demand, competition and other factors. If we are evaluating the potential sale of an asset or development/redevelopment alternatives, the undiscounted future cash flows consider the most likely course of action at the balance sheet date based on current plans, intended holding periods and available market information. Determining whether a property is impaired and, if impaired, the amount of write-down to fair value requires a significant amount of judgment by management and is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation. If market conditions deteriorate or management’s plans for certain properties change, additional write-downs could be required in the future, and any future impairment could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the period in which the charge is taken.
Reduction of rental income would adversely affect our profitability, our ability to meet our debt obligations and our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders.
The substantial majority of our income is derived from rental income from real property. As a result, our performance depends on our ability to collect rent from tenants. Our income and funds to pay dividends would be negatively affected if a significant number of our tenants, or any of our major tenants (as discussed in more detail below):
Delay lease commencements;
Decline to extend or renew leases upon expiration;
Fail to make rental payments when due; or
Close stores or declare bankruptcy.
Any of these actions could result in the termination of the tenants’ lease and the loss of rental income attributable to the terminated leases. In addition, lease terminations by an anchor tenant or a failure by that anchor tenant to occupy the premises could also result in lease terminations or reductions in rent by other tenants in the same shopping center under the terms of some leases. In these events, we cannot be sure that any tenant whose lease expires will renew that lease or that we will be able to re-lease space on economically advantageous terms. Furthermore, certain costs remain fixed even though a property may not be fully occupied. The loss of rental revenues from a number of our tenants and our inability to replace such tenants, particularly in the case of a substantial tenant with leases in multiple locations, may adversely affect our profitability, our ability to meet debt and other financial obligations and our ability to pay dividends to the shareholders.
Adverse effects on the success and stability of our anchor tenants, could lead to reductions of rental income.
Our rental income could be adversely affected in the event of a downturn in the business, or the bankruptcy or insolvency of, any anchor store or anchor tenant. Anchor tenants generally occupy large amounts of square footage, pay a significant portion of the total rents at a property and contribute to the success of other tenants by drawing significant numbers of customers to a property. The closing of one or more anchor stores at a property could adversely affect that property and result in lease terminations or reductions in rent from other tenants, whose leases may permit termination or rent reduction in those circumstances or whose own operations may suffer as a result. Furthermore, tenant demand for certain of our anchor spaces may decrease, and as a result, we may see an increase in vacancy and/or a decrease in rents for those spaces, which could have a negative impact to our rental income.

Adverse effects resulting from a shift in retail shopping from brick and mortar stores to online shopping may impact on our operating results.
Online sales for many retailers has become a fundamental part of their business in addition to operating brick and mortar stores. Additionally, online sales from companies without physical stores has increased significantly. Although many of the retailers operating in our properties sell groceries, value-oriented apparel and other necessity-based type goods or provide services, including entertainment and dining, the shift to online shopping may cause certain of our tenants to reduce the size or number of their retail locations in the future. As a result, this could negatively affect our ability to lease space and our operating results.

We face significant competition in the leasing market, which may decrease or prevent increases in the occupancy and rental rates of our properties.
We compete with numerous developers, owners and operators of retail properties, many of which own properties similar to, and in the same market sectors as, our properties. If our competitors offer space at rental rates below current market rates, or below the rental rates we currently charge our tenants, we may lose existing or potential tenants, or we may be forced to reduce rental rates in order to attract new tenants and retain existing tenants when their leases expire.
Also, if our competitors develop additional retail properties in locations near our properties, there may be increased competition for customer traffic and creditworthy tenants, which may result in fewer tenants or decreased cash flows from tenants, or both, and may require us to make capital improvements to properties that we would not have otherwise made. Our tenants also face increasing competition from other forms of marketing of goods, such as direct mail and Internet marketing, which may decrease cash flow from such tenants. As a result, our financial condition and our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders may be adversely affected.
We may be unable to collect balances due from tenants in bankruptcy.
A tenant that files for bankruptcy protection may not continue to pay us rent. A bankruptcy filing by or relating to one of our tenants or a lease guarantor would bar all efforts by us to collect pre-bankruptcy debts from the tenant or the lease guarantor, or their property, unless the bankruptcy court permits us to do so. A tenant or lease guarantor bankruptcy could delay our efforts to collect past due balances under the relevant leases and could ultimately preclude collection of these sums. If a lease is rejected by a tenant in bankruptcy, we would have only a general unsecured claim for damages. As a result, it is likely that we would recover substantially less than the full value of any unsecured claims it holds, if at all.
Our development, redevelopment and construction activities could adversely affect our operating results.
We intend to continue the selective development, redevelopment and construction of retail properties in accordance with our development and underwriting policies as opportunities arise. Our development, redevelopment and construction activities include risks that:
We may abandon development opportunities after expending resources to determine feasibility;
Construction costs of a project may exceed our original estimates;
Occupancy rates and rents at a newly completed or redeveloped property may not be sufficient to make the property profitable;
Rental rates could be less than projected;
Project completion may be delayed because of a number of factors, including weather, labor disruptions, construction delays or delays in receipt of zoning or other regulatory approvals, adverse economic conditions, acts of terror or other acts of violence, or acts of God (such as fires, earthquakes or floods);
Financing may not be available to us on favorable terms for development or redevelopment of a property; and
We may not complete construction and lease-up on schedule, resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs.
Additionally, the time frame required for development, redevelopment, construction and lease-up of these properties means that we may have to wait years for a significant cash return. If any of the above events occur, the development and redevelopment of properties may hinder our growth and have an adverse effect on our results of operations, including additional impairment charges. Also, new development activities, regardless of whether or not they are ultimately successful, typically require substantial time and attention from management.

There is a lack of operating history with respect to any recent acquisitions and redevelopment or development of properties, and we may not succeed in the integration or management of additional properties.
These properties may have characteristics or deficiencies currently unknown to us that affect their value or revenue potential. It is also possible that the operating performance of these properties may decline under our management. We also may not have the experience in developing and managing mixed-use properties and may need to rely on external resources which may not perform as we expected. As we acquire additional properties, we will be subject to risks associated with managing new properties, including lease-up and tenant retention. In addition, our ability to manage our growth effectively will require us to successfully integrate any new acquisitions into our existing management structure. We may not succeed with this integration or effectively manage additional properties. Also, newly acquired properties may not perform as expected.
Real estate property investments are illiquid, and therefore, we may not be able to dispose of properties when desirable or on favorable terms.
Real estate property investments generally cannot be disposed of quickly. In addition, the Internal Revenue Code imposes restrictions on the ability of a REIT to dispose of properties that are not applicable to other types of real estate companies. Our ability to dispose of properties on advantageous terms depends on factors beyond our control, including competition from other sellers and the availability of attractive financing for potential buyers of our properties, and we cannot predict the various market conditions affecting real estate investments that will exist at any particular time in the future. Therefore, we may not be able to quickly vary our portfolio in response to economic or other conditions promptly or on favorable terms, which could cause us to incur extended losses and reduce our cash flows and adversely affect dividends paid to shareholders.
As part of our capital recycling program, we intend to sell our non-core assets and may not be able to recover our investments, which may result in losses to us.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to recover the current carrying amount of all of our owned and partially owned non-core properties and investments in the future. Our failure to do so would require us to recognize impairment charges in the period in which we reached that conclusion, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Our cash flows and operating results could be adversely affected by required payments of debt or related interest and other risks of our debt financing.
We are generally subject to risks associated with debt financing. These risks include:
Our cash flow may not satisfy required payments of principal and interest;
We may not be able to refinance existing indebtedness on our properties as necessary or the terms of the refinancing may be less favorable to us than the terms of existing debt;
Required debt payments are not reduced if the economic performance of any property declines;
Debt service obligations could reduce funds available for dividends to our shareholders and funds available for capital investment;
Any default on our indebtedness could result in acceleration of those obligations and possible loss of property to foreclosure; and
The risk that capital expenditures necessary for purposes such as re-leasing space cannot be financed on favorable terms.
If a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and we cannot make the mortgage payments, we may have to surrender the property to the lender with a consequent loss of any prospective income and equity value from such property. Any of these risks can place strains on our cash flows, reduce our ability to grow and adversely affect our results of operations.

Credit ratings may not reflect all the risks of an investment in our debt or equity securities and rating changes could adversely effect our revolving credit facility.
Our credit ratings are an assessment by rating agencies of our ability to pay our debts when due. Consequently, real or anticipated changes in our credit ratings will generally affect the market value of our debt. Credit ratings may be revised or withdrawn at any time by the rating agency at its sole discretion. Additionally, our revolving credit facility fees are based on our credit ratings. We do not undertake any obligation to maintain the ratings or to advise holders of our debt of any change in ratings. Each agency's rating should be evaluated independently of any other agency's rating.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain our current credit ratings. Adverse changes in our credit ratings could impair our ability to obtain additional debt and equity financing on favorable terms, if at all, and could significantly reduce the market price of our publicly-traded securities.
Our cash flows and operating results could be adversely affected by required payments of debt or related interest and other risks of our debt financing.
We are generally subject to risks associated with debt financing. These risks include:
Our cash flow may not satisfy required payments of principal and interest;
We may not be able to refinance existing indebtedness on our properties as necessary or the terms of the refinancing may be less favorable to us than the terms of existing debt;
Required debt payments are not reduced if the economic performance of any property declines;
Debt service obligations could reduce funds available for dividends to our shareholders and funds available for capital investment;
Any default on our indebtedness could result in acceleration of those obligations and possible loss of property to foreclosure; and

The risk that capital expenditures necessary for purposes such as re-leasing space cannot be financed on favorable terms.
If a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and we cannot make the mortgage payments, we may have to surrender the property to the lender with a consequent loss of any prospective income and equity value from such property. Any of these risks can place strains on our cash flows, reduce our ability to grow and adversely affect our results of operations.
We may be adversely affected by changes in LIBOR reporting practices or the method in which LIBOR is determined.
As of December 31, 2017, we had outstanding approximately $217.9 million of debt that was indexed to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”); however, we have swapped $200 million of that amount to a fixed rate. On July 27, 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) announced its intention to phase out LIBOR rates by the end of 2021. It is not possible to predict the further effect of the rules of the FCA, any changes in the methods by which LIBOR is determined, or any other reforms to LIBOR that may be enacted in the United Kingdom, the European Union or elsewhere. Any such developments may cause LIBOR to perform differently than in the past, or cease to exist. In addition, any other legal or regulatory changes made by the FCA, ICE Benchmark Administration Limited, the European Money Markets Institute (formerly Euribor-EBF), the European Commission or any other successor governance or oversight body, or future changes adopted by such body, in the method by which LIBOR is determined or the transition from LIBOR to a successor benchmark may result in, among other things, a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in LIBOR, a delay in the publication of LIBOR, and changes in the rules or methodologies in LIBOR, which may discourage market participants from continuing to administer or to participate in LIBOR’s determination, and, in certain situations, could result in LIBOR no longer being determined and published. If a published U.S. dollar LIBOR rate is unavailable after 2021, the interest rates on our debt which is indexed to LIBOR will be determined using various alternative methods, any of which may result in interest obligations which are more than or do not otherwise correlate over time with the payments that would have been made on such debt if U.S. dollar LIBOR was available in its current form. Further, the same costs and risks that may lead to the discontinuation or unavailability of U.S. dollar LIBOR may make one or more of the alternative methods impossible or impracticable to determine. Any of these proposals or consequences could have a material adverse effect on our financing costs.
Rising interest rates could increase our borrowing costs, thereby adversely affecting our cash flows and the amounts available for dividends to our shareholders, and decrease our share price, if investors seek higher yields through other investments.
We have indebtedness with interest rates that vary depending on market indices. Also, our credit facilities bear interest at variable rates. We may incur variable-rate debt in the future. Increases in interest rates on variable-rate debt would increase our interest expense, which would negatively affect net income and cash available for payment of our debt obligations and dividends to shareholders. In addition, an increase in interest rates could adversely affect the market value of our outstanding debt, as well as increase the cost of refinancing and the issuance of new debt or securities. An environment of rising interest rates could also lead holders of our securities to seek higher yields through other investments, which could adversely affect the market price of our shares. One of the factors which may influence the price of our shares in public markets is the annual dividend rate we pay as compared with the yields on alternative investments.
Our financial condition could be adversely affected by financial covenants.
Our credit facilities and public debt indentures under which our indebtedness is, or may be, issued contain certain financial and operating covenants, including, among other things, certain coverage ratios, as well as limitations on our ability to incur secured and unsecured indebtedness, restrictions on our ability to sell all or substantially all of our assets and engage in mergers and consolidations and certain acquisitions. These covenants could limit our ability to obtain additional funds needed to address cash shortfalls or pursue growth opportunities or transactions that would provide substantial return to our shareholders. In addition, a breach of these covenants could cause a default under or accelerate some or all of our indebtedness, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

Property ownership through real estate partnerships and joint ventures could limit our control of those investments and reduce our expected return.
Real estate partnership or joint venture investments may involve risks not otherwise present for investments made solely by us, including the possibility that our partner or co-venturer might become bankrupt, that our partner or co-venturer might at any time have different interests or goals than us, and that our partner or co-venturer may take action contrary to our instructions, requests, policies or objectives. Other risks of joint venture investments could include impasse on decisions, such as a sale or refinance, because neither our partner or co-venturer nor we would have full control over the partnership or joint venture. These factors could limit the return that we receive from those investments or cause our cash flows to be lower than our estimates.
Volatility in market and economic conditions may impact our partners’ ability to perform in accordance with our real estate joint venture and partnership agreements resulting in a change in control or the liquidation plans of its underlying properties.
Changes in control of our investments could result if any reconsideration events occur, such as amendments to our real estate joint venture and partnership agreements, changes in debt guarantees or changes in ownership due to required capital contributions. Any changes in control will result in the revaluation of our investments to fair value, which could lead to an impairment. We are unable to predict whether, or to what extent, a change in control may result or the impact of adverse market and economic conditions may have to our partners.

If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to U.S. federal income tax as a regular corporation and could have significant tax liability.
We intend to operate in a manner that allows us to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, REIT qualification requires us to satisfy numerous requirements (some on an annual or quarterly basis) established under highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, for which there are a limited number of judicial or administrative interpretations. Our status as a REIT requires an analysis of various factual matters and circumstances that are not entirely within our control. Accordingly, it is not certain we will be able to qualify and remain qualified as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Even a technical or inadvertent violation of the REIT requirements could jeopardize our REIT qualification. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any tax year, then:
We would be taxed as a regular domestic corporation, which, among other things, means that we would be unable to deduct dividends paid to our shareholders in computing our taxable income and would be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates;
Any resulting tax liability could be substantial and would reduce the amount of cash available for dividends to shareholders, and could force us to liquidate assets or take other actions that could have a detrimental effect on our operating results; and
Unless we were entitled to relief under applicable statutory provisions, we would be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which we lost our qualification, and our cash available for dividends to our shareholders would, therefore, be reduced for each of the years in which we do not qualify as a REIT.
Even if we remain qualified as a REIT, we may face other tax liabilities that reduce our cash flow. We may also be subject to certain U.S. federal, state and local taxes on our income and property either directly or at the level of our subsidiaries. Any of these taxes would decrease cash available for dividends to our shareholders.
Tax laws have recently changed and related interpretations may continue to change at any time, and any such legislative or other actions could have a negative effect on us.
The Tax laws are under constant review by persons involved in the legislative process, at the Internal Revenue ServiceCuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("IRS"Tax Act") andwas signed into law on December 22, 2017. The law includes significant changes to the U.S. Department of Treasury, and at various statecorporate income tax authorities. Changessystem, including a Federal corporate rate reduction from 35% to tax laws, regulations, or administrative interpretations, which may be applied retroactively, could adversely affect us in a number of ways, including the following:
making it more difficult or more costly for us to qualify as a REIT;
decreasing real estate values generally, and
lowering effective tax rates21% for non-REIT "C" corporations, which may cause investors to perceive investments in REITs to be less attractive than investments in the stock of non-REIT "C"“C” corporations. The law also includes limitations on the deductibility of executive compensation, which may result in our being required to pay higher dividends to continue to qualify as a REIT at a time and in an amount that otherwise may not be in our and our shareholders’ best interests.

In addition, tax laws remain under constant review by persons involved in the legislative process, at the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and by various state and local tax authorities. Changes to tax laws, regulations, or administrative interpretations, which may be applied retroactively, could adversely affect us in a number of additional ways, including making it more difficult or more costly for us to qualify as a REIT or decreasing real estate values generally.
We cannot predict the full impact of the Tax Act or whether, when, in what forms, or with what effective dates, the tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations applicable to us or our shareholders may be further changed. Any such change may significantly affect our liquidity and results of operations, as well as the value of our shares.
Compliance with REIT requirements may negatively affect our operating decisions.
To maintain our status as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we must meet certain requirements, on an ongoing basis, including requirements regarding our sources of income, the nature and diversification of our assets, the amounts we distribute to our shareholders and the ownership of our common shares. We may also be required to pay dividends to our shareholders when we do not have funds readily available for distribution or at times when our funds are otherwise needed to fund capital expenditures or debt service obligations.
As a REIT, we must distribute at least 90% of our annual net taxable income (excluding net capital gains) to our shareholders. To the extent that we satisfy this distribution requirement, but distribute less than 100% of our net taxable income, we will be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on our undistributed taxable income. From time to time, we may generate taxable income greater than our income for financial reporting purposes, or our net taxable income may be greater than our cash flow available for distribution to our shareholders. If we do not have other funds available in these situations, we could be required to borrow funds, sell a portion of our securities at unfavorable prices or find other sources of funds in order to meet the REIT distribution requirements.

Dividends paid by REITs generally do not qualify for reduced tax rates.
In general, the maximum U.S. federal income tax rate for qualified dividends paid to individual U.S. shareholders is 20%. Unlike dividends received from a corporation that is not a REIT, our dividends to individual shareholders generally are not eligible for the reduced rates and are, consequently, taxed at ordinary income rates.
Our common shares dividend policy may change in the future.
The timing, amount and composition of any future dividends to our common shareholders will be at the sole discretion of our Board of Trust Managers and will depend upon a variety of factors as to which no assurance can be given. Our ability to make dividends to our common shareholders depends, in part, upon our operating results, overall financial condition, the performance of our portfolio (including occupancy levels and rental rates), our capital requirements, access to capital, our ability to qualify for taxation as a REIT and general business and market conditions. Any change in our dividend policy could have an adverse effect on the market price of our common shares.
Our declaration of trust contains certain limitations associated with share ownership.
To maintain our status as a REIT, our declaration of trust prohibits any individual from owning more than 9.8% of our outstanding common shares. This restriction is likely to discourage third parties from acquiring control without the consent of our Board of Trust Managers, even if a change in control were in the best interests of our shareholders.
Also, our declaration of trust requires the approval of the holders of 80% of our outstanding common shares and the approval by not less than 50% of the outstanding common shares not owned by any related person (a person owning more than 50% of our common shares) to consummate a business transaction such as a merger. There are certain exceptions to this requirement; however, the 80% approval requirement could make it difficult for us to consummate a business transaction even if it is in the best interestinterests of our shareholders.
There may be future dilution of our common shares.
Our declaration of trust authorizes our Board of Trust Managers to, among other things, issue additional common or preferred shares or securities convertible or exchangeable into equity securities, without shareholder approval. We may issue such additional equity or convertible securities to raise additional capital. The issuance of any additional common or preferred shares or convertible securities could be substantially dilutive to holders of our common shares. Moreover, to the extent that we issue restricted shares, options, or warrants to purchase our common shares in the future and those options or warrants are exercised or the restricted shares vest, our shareholders may experience further dilution. Holders of our common shares have no preemptive rights that entitle them to purchase a pro rata share of any offering of shares of any class or series and, therefore, such sales or offerings could result in increased dilution to our shareholders.
We may issue debt and equity securities or securities convertible into equity securities, any of which may be senior to our common shares as to distributions and in liquidation, which could negatively affect the value of our common shares.

In the future, we may attempt to increase our capital resources by entering into unsecured or secured debt or debt-like financings, or by issuing additional debt or equity securities, which could include issuances of medium-term notes, senior notes, subordinated notes, secured debt, guarantees, preferred shares, hybrid securities, or securities convertible into or exchangeable for equity securities. In the event of our liquidation, our lenders and holders of our debt and,if any, preferred securities would receive distributions of our available assets before distributions to the holders of our common shares. Because any decision to incur debt and issue securities in future offerings may be influenced by market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing, or nature of our future financings. Further, market conditions could require us to accept less favorable terms for the issuance of our securities in the future.
Our declaration of trust contains certain limitations that make removal of our Trust Managers difficult, which could limit our shareholders ability to effect changes to our management.
Our declaration of trust provides that a Trust Manager may only be removed for cause upon the affirmative vote of holders of two-thirds of the total votes authorized to be cast by shares outstanding and entitled to be voted. Vacancies may be filled by either a majority of the remaining Trust Managers or elected by the vote of holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares at the Annual Meeting or a special meeting of the shareholders. These requirements provide limitations to make changes in our management by removing and replacing Trust Managers and may prevent a change of control that is in the best interests of our shareholders.
Loss of our key personnel could adversely affect the value of our common shares and operations.
We are dependent on the efforts of our key executive personnel. A significant number of persons in our management group are eligible for retirement. Although we believe qualified replacements could be found for these key executives and other members of our management group, the loss of their services could adversely affect the value of our common shares and operations.

Changes in accounting standards may adversely impact our reported financial condition and results of operations.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), in conjunction with the SEC, has several keycontinually engages in projects on their agenda thatto evaluate additions or changes to current accounting standards which could impact how we currently account for our material transactions, including lease accounting and other convergence projects with the International Accounting Standards Board.transactions. We believe that these and other potential proposals could have varying degrees of impact on us ranging from minimal to material. At this time, we are unable to predict with certainty which, if any, proposals may be passed or what level of impact any such proposal could have on us, except as disclosed in Item 8.
We could be subject to litigation that may negatively impact our cash flows, financial condition and results of operations.
From time to time, we may be a defendant in lawsuits and regulatory proceedings relating to our business. Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and regulatory proceedings, we cannot accurately predict the ultimate outcome of any such litigation or proceedings. We could experience a negative impact to our cash flows, financial condition and results of operations due to an unfavorable outcome.
Compliance with certain laws and governmental rules and regulations may require us to make unintended expenditures that adversely affect our cash flows.
All of our properties are required to comply with certain laws and governmental rules and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, fire and safety regulations, building codes and other land use regulations, as they may be in effect or adopted by governmental agencies and bodies and become applicable to our properties. We may be required to make substantial capital expenditures to comply with those requirements, and these expenditures could have a material adverse effect on our ability to meet the financial obligations and pay dividends to our shareholders.

An uninsured loss or a loss that exceeds the policies on our properties could subject us to lost capital or revenue on those properties.
Under the terms and conditions of the leases currently in force on our properties, tenants generally are required to indemnify and hold us harmless from liabilities resulting from injury to persons, air, water, land or property, on or off the premises, due to activities conducted on the properties, except for claims arising from our negligence or intentional misconduct or that of our agents. Tenants are generally required, at the tenant’s expense, to obtain and keep in full force during the term of the lease, liability and tenant's property damage insurance policies. We have obtained comprehensive liability, casualty, property, flood, earthquake, environmental and rental loss insurance policies on our properties. All of these policies may involve substantial deductibles and certain exclusions. In addition, we cannot assure the shareholders that the tenants will properly maintain their insurance policies or have the ability to pay the deductibles. Should a loss occur that is uninsured or in an amount exceeding the combined aggregate limits for the policies noted above, or in the event of a loss that is subject to a substantial deductible under an insurance policy, we could lose all or part of our capital invested in, and anticipated revenue from, one or more of the properties, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition, as well as our ability to pay dividends to the shareholders.
We may be subject to liability under environmental laws, ordinances and regulations.
Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, we may be considered an owner or operator of real property or have arranged for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances. As a result, we may become liable for the costs of disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances released on or in our property. We may also be liable for certain other potential costs that could relate to hazardous or toxic substances (including governmental fines and injuries to persons and property). We may incur such liability whether or not we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances.

Natural disasters and severe weather conditions could have an adverse effect on our cash flow and operating results.
Changing weather patterns and climatic conditions, such as global warming, may have added to the unpredictability and frequency of natural disasters in some parts of the world and created additional uncertainty as to future trends and exposures. Our operations are located in many areas that are subject tohave experienced and may in the future experience natural disasters and severe weather conditions such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, droughts, floods and fires. The occurrence of natural disasters or severe weather conditions can delay new development and redevelopment projects, increase investment costs to repair or replace damaged properties, increase future property insurance costs, and negatively impact the tenant demand for lease space. Additionally, theseweather conditions may also disrupt our tenants business, which could affect the ability of some tenants to pay rent and may reduce the willingness of residents to remain in or move to the affected area. Intense weather conditions during the last decade have caused our cost of property insurance to increase significantly. If insurance is unavailable to us or is unavailable on acceptable terms, or if our insurance is not adequate to cover business interruption or losses from these events, our earnings, liquidity or capital resources could be adversely affected.
Our business and operations would suffer in the event of system failures.
Despite the implementation of security measures and the existence of a disaster recovery planand business continuity plans for our internal information technology systems, our systems are vulnerable to damages from any number of sources, including computer viruses, unauthorized access, energy blackouts, natural disasters, terrorism, war and telecommunication failures. Any system failure or accident that causes interruptions in our operations could result in a material disruption to our business. We may also incur additional costs to remedy damages caused by such disruptions.

We face risks relating to cybersecurity attacks, loss of confidential information and other business disruptions.
Our business is at risk from and may be impacted by cybersecurity attacks, including attempts to gain unauthorized access to our confidential data and other electronic security breaches. Such cybersecurity attacks can range from individual attempts to gain unauthorized access to our information technology systems to more sophisticated security threats. In addition to our own information technology systems, third parties have been engaged to provide information technology services relating to several key business functions, such as payroll, human resources, electronic communications and certain finance functions. While we and such third parties employ a number of measures to prevent, detect and mitigate these threats including a defense in depth strategy of firewalls, intrusion sensors, malware detection, password protection, backup servers, user training and periodic penetration testing, there is no guarantee such efforts will be successful in preventing a cybersecurity attack. As our reliance on technology has increased, so have the risks posed to our systems, both internal and those we have outsourced. Cybersecurity incidents could compromise the confidential information of our tenants, employees and third-party vendors and disrupt and affect the efficiency of our business operations.
ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
ITEM 2. Properties
At December 31, 20162017, we owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 220204 centers, primarily neighborhood, community and communitypower shopping centers, which are located in 1817 states spanning the country from coast to coast with approximately 44.741.3 million square feet of gross leasable area. Our centers are located principally in the South, West Coast and Southeast Coast of the U.S. with concentrations in Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. We also owned interests in 2825 parcels of land that totaled approximately 19.818.0 million square feet at December 31, 2016. These land parcels include2017 of which approximately .317.7 million square feet of land may be used for new development or sold, and the remaining is adjacent to certain of our existing operating centers, which may be used for expansion of these centers, as well as approximately 19.5 million square feet of land, which may be used for new development.those centers.
In 20162017, no single center accounted for more than 7.2%7.3% of our total assets or 2.1%3.3% of base minimum rental revenues. The five largest centers, in the aggregate, represented approximately 9.5%11.1% of our base minimum rental revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016;2017; otherwise, none of the remaining centers accounted for more than 1.7%1.8% of our base minimum rental revenues during the same period.

Our centers are designed to attract local area customers and are typically anchored by a supermarket or other national tenants (such as Kroger, HEB or T.J. Maxx). The centers are primarily neighborhood and community shopping centers that often include discounters, value-oriented retailers and specialty grocers as additional anchors or tenants, and typically range in size from 50,000 to 650,000600,000 square feet of building area. Very few of the centers have climate-controlled common areas, but are designed to allow retail customers to park their automobiles in close proximity to any retailer in the center. Our centers are customarily constructed of masonry, steel and glass, and all have lighted, paved parking areas, which are typically landscaped with berms, trees and shrubs. They are generally located at major intersections in close proximity to neighborhoods that have existing populations sufficient to support retail activities of the types conducted in our centers.
We actively embrace various initiatives that support the future of environmentally friendly shopping centers. Our primary areas of focus include energy efficiency, waste recycling, water conservation and construction/development best practices. We recognize there are economic, environmental and social implications associated with the full range of our sustainability efforts, and that a commitment to incorporating sustainable practices will add long-term value to our centers.
As of December 31, 20162017, the weighted average occupancy rate for our centers was 94.3%94.8% compared to 95.2%94.3% as of December 31, 2015.2016. The average base rent per square foot was approximately $18.69 in 2017, $17.93 in 2016, $16.92 in 2015, $16.24 in 2014, and $15.66 in 2013 and $15.14 in 2012 for our centers.
We have approximately 5,8005,400 separate leases with 3,8003,700 different tenants. Included among our top revenue-producing tenants are: The Kroger Co., TJX Companies, Inc., Ross Stores, Inc., H-E-B Grocery Company, LP, Albertsons Companies, Inc., Office Depot, Inc., PetSmart, Inc., Bed, Bath & Beyond Inc., 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc. and Whole Foods Market, Inc. The diversity of our tenant base is also evidenced by the fact that our largest tenant, The Kroger Co., accounted for only 3.1%2.8% of base minimum rental revenues during 20162017.

Tenant Lease Expirations
As of December 31, 20162017, lease expirations for the next 10 years, assuming tenants do not exercise renewal options, are as follows:
       Annual Rent of Expiring Leases       Annual Rent of Expiring Leases
Year 
Number of
Expiring
Leases
 
Square Feet
of Expiring
Leases
(000’s)
 
Percentage of
Leaseable
Square Feet
 
Total
(000’s)
 
Per Square
Foot
 
Percentage of
Total Annual
Net Rent
 
Number of
Expiring
Leases
 
Square Feet
of Expiring
Leases
(000’s)
 
Percentage of
Leaseable
Square Feet
 
Total
(000’s)
 
Per Square
Foot
 
Percentage of
Total Annual
Net Rent
2017 652
 2,413
 5.40% $45,823
 $18.99
 10.96%
2018 690
 3,706
 8.30% 60,869
 16.42
 14.57% 526
 2,177
 5.27% $41,359
 $19.00
 10.41%
2019 632
 3,528
 7.90% 57,303
 16.24
 13.71% 589
 3,094
 7.50% 52,449
 16.95
 13.20%
2020 575
 3,338
 7.48% 57,332
 17.18
 13.72% 615
 3,177
 7.70% 56,813
 17.88
 14.29%
2021 602
 3,483
 7.80% 60,198
 17.28
 14.40% 581
 3,237
 7.84% 56,774
 17.54
 14.28%
2022 219
 2,220
 4.97% 36,646
 16.51
 8.77% 523
 3,304
 8.00% 59,896
 18.13
 15.07%
2023 113
 784
 1.76% 15,538
 19.82
 3.72% 200
 1,858
 4.50% 28,751
 15.47
 7.23%
2024 116
 1,136
 2.54% 18,977
 16.71
 4.54% 126
 1,330
 3.22% 21,087
 15.85
 5.31%
2025 103
 794
 1.78% 15,248
 19.20
 3.65% 96
 783
 1.90% 14,746
 18.83
 3.71%
2026 101
 874
 1.96% 16,393
 18.76
 3.92% 105
 753
 1.82% 15,741
 20.90
 3.96%
2027 110
 1,217
 2.95% 20,001
 16.43
 5.03%
New Development
At December 31, 2016,2017, we had fourthree projects in various stages of development that were partially or wholly owned, including a contractual commitment to purchase the retail portion of a mixed-use property and a joint venture project located in Arlington, Virginia where we expect to purchase the land during the second quarter of 2017.owned. We have funded $91.3$140.4 million through December 31, 20162017 on these projects. We estimate our aggregate net investment upon completion to be $391.9 million, which includes anticipated funding of $127 million related to the Arlington, Virginia project.$363.1 million. These projects are forecasted to have an average stabilized return on investment of approximately 6.0%5.5% when completed. During 2016, we sold a development in Raleigh, North Carolina, and effective January 1, 2016, we stabilized the development in Alexandria, Virginia, moving it to our operating property portfolio, which added 249,000 square feet to the portfolio at an estimated cost per square foot of $261.83. Effective January 1, 2017, we stabilized thea development in White Marsh, Maryland, moving it to our operating property portfolio, which added 136,000 square feet to the portfolio at an estimated cost per square foot of $337.52. This development was 100% leased with an investment of $46 million and an 8% yield.
Upon completion, the estimated costs and square footage to be added to the portfolio for the remaining three projects are as follows:
Project Project Type 
Retail/Office
Square Feet
(000’s)
 Residential Units 
Net Estimated
Costs (1)
(000's)
 
Estimated
Year of
Completion
 City, State Project Type 
Retail/Office
Square Feet
(000’s)
 Residential Units 
Net Estimated
Costs (1)
(000's)
 
Estimated
Year of
Completion
The Whitaker Retail only portion of mixed-use 63 $29,150 - $32,200 2018 Seattle, Washington Retail only portion of mixed-use 63  $29,700 - $32,900 2018
Gateway Alexandria Mixed-Use 123 282 171,200 - 189,200 2020
Columbia Pike (2)
 Mixed-Use 72 365 129,000 - 142,000 2020
West Alex Alexandria, Virginia Mixed-Use 123 278 187,100 - 206,900 2022
Centro Arlington (2)
 Arlington, Virginia Mixed-Use 72 366 128,000 - 141,600 2020
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(1)Net estimated costs represents WRI's share of capital expenditures net of any forecasted sales of land pads.
(2)Represents an unconsolidated joint venture thatwhere we have funded $36.8 million as of December 31, 2017, and we anticipate purchasing the landfunding an additional $93 million in 2017equity and may provide funding of $127 million.debt through 2020.

Property Listing
The following table is a list of centers, summarized by state and includes our share of both consolidated and unconsolidated real estate partnerships and joint ventures as of December 31, 2016:2017:

ALL PROPERTIES BY STATE 
Number of
Properties
 
Gross
Leasable
Area (GLA)
 
% of
Total GLA
 
Number of
Properties
 
Gross
Leasable
Area (GLA)
 
% of
Total GLA
Arizona 22
 3,866,546
 8.6% 21
 3,488,748
 8.5%
Arkansas 1
 180,200
 0.4% 1
 180,200
 0.4%
California 27
 5,030,882
 11.3% 23
 4,625,509
 11.2%
Colorado 8
 2,350,560
 5.3% 8
 2,261,320
 5.5%
Florida 32
 7,884,839
 17.6% 29
 7,429,237
 18.0%
Georgia 14
 2,681,772
 6.0% 13
 2,500,439
 6.1%
Kentucky 4
 759,375
 1.7% 4
 759,569
 1.8%
Louisiana 2
 361,516
 0.8%
Maryland 2
 206,198
 0.5% 2
 212,111
 0.5%
Nevada 11
 3,516,837
 7.9% 11
 3,516,707
 8.5%
New Mexico 1
 139,996
 0.3% 1
 144,796
 0.4%
North Carolina 16
 2,756,568
 6.2% 14
 2,327,431
 5.6%
Oregon 3
 276,924
 0.6% 3
 276,924
 0.7%
Tennessee 5
 851,243
 1.9% 4
 662,218
 1.6%
Texas 64
 12,677,947
 28.4% 60
 11,729,001
 28.4%
Utah 1
 304,899
 0.7% 1
 304,899
 0.7%
Virginia 2
 250,811
 0.6% 3
 250,811
 0.6%
Washington 5
 557,321
 1.2% 6
 609,488
 1.5%
Total 220
 44,654,434
 100% 204
 41,279,408
 100%
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Total square footageGLA includes 518,0564.5 million square feet leased from othersof our partners’ ownership interest in these properties and 11.310.4 million square feet not owned or managed by us. Additionally, encumbrances on our properties total $.4 billion. See Schedule III for additional information.
The following table is a detailed list of centers by state and includes our share of both consolidated and unconsolidated real estate partnerships and joint ventures as of December 31, 2016:2017:
Center 
CBSA (5)
 Owned % 
Foot
Notes  
 GLA 
Grocer Anchor
( ) indicates owned
by others
 
Other Anchors
( ) indicates owned by others
 
CBSA (5)
 Owned % 
Foot
Notes  
 GLA 
Grocer Anchor
( ) indicates owned
by others
 
Other Anchors
( ) indicates owned by others
Operating PropertiesOperating Properties     Operating Properties     
Arizona          
Mohave Crossroads Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ100.0% 383,792
 (Target), (Kohl's), PetSmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross Dress for Less, 99 Cents Only
Broadway Marketplace Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ100.0% 87,379
 Office Max, Ace Hardware Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ100.0% 87,379
 Office Max, Ace Hardware
Camelback Village Square Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ100.0% 240,951
 Fry’s Supermarket Office Max Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ100.0% 240,951
 Fry’s Supermarket Office Max
Desert Village Shopping Center Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 107,071
 AJ Fine Foods CVS Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 107,071
 AJ Fine Foods CVS
Fountain Plaza Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 305,588
 Fry’s Supermarket Dollar Tree, (Lowe's) Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 305,588
 Fry’s Supermarket Dollar Tree, (Lowe's)
Laveen Village Marketplace Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 318,805
 (Fry’s Supermarket) (Home Depot) Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 318,805
 (Fry’s Supermarket) (Home Depot)
Monte Vista Village Center Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 108,551
 (Safeway)  Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 108,551
 (Safeway) 
Palmilla Center Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 178,219
 (Fry’s Supermarket) Office Max, PetSmart, Dollar Tree Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 178,219
 (Fry’s Supermarket) Office Max, PetSmart, Dollar Tree
Phoenix Office Building Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 21,122
 Weingarten Realty Regional Office, Endurance Rehab Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 21,122
 Weingarten Realty Regional Office, Endurance Rehab
Pueblo Anozira Shopping Center Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 157,607
 Fry’s Supermarket Petco, Dollar Tree Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 157,607
 Fry’s Supermarket Petco, Dollar Tree
Raintree Ranch Center Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 133,020
 Whole Foods  Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 133,020
 Whole Foods 
Red Mountain Gateway Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 205,013
 (Target), Bed Bath & Beyond, Famous Footwear
Scottsdale Horizon Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 155,093
 Safeway CVS
Scottsdale Waterfront Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 93,334
 Olive & Ivy, P.F. Chang's, David's Bridal, Urban Outfitters

Center 
CBSA (5)
 Owned % 
Foot
Notes  
 GLA 
Grocer Anchor
( ) indicates owned
by others
 
Other Anchors
( ) indicates owned by others
 
CBSA (5)
 Owned % 
Foot
Notes  
 GLA 
Grocer Anchor
( ) indicates owned
by others
 
Other Anchors
( ) indicates owned by others
Red Mountain Gateway Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 199,013
 (Target), Bed Bath & Beyond, Famous Footwear
Scottsdale Horizon Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 155,093
 Safeway CVS
Scottsdale Waterfront Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 93,334
 Olive & Ivy, Urban Outfitters
Squaw Peak Plaza Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 60,728
 Sprouts Farmers Market  Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 60,728
 Sprouts Farmers Market 
Summit at Scottsdale Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 51.0% (1)(3) 322,999
 Safeway (Target), CVS, OfficeMax, PetSmart Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 51.0% (1)(3) 322,993
 Safeway (Target), CVS, OfficeMax, PetSmart
The Shoppes at Parkwood Ranch Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 106,738
 Hobby Lobby, Dollar Tree Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 100.0% 106,738
 Hobby Lobby, Dollar Tree
Entrada de Oro Plaza Shopping Center Tucson, AZ 100.0% 109,075
 Walmart Neighborhood Market  Tucson, AZ 100.0% 109,075
 Walmart Neighborhood Market 
Madera Village Shopping Center Tucson, AZ 100.0% 106,858
 Safeway Dollar Tree Tucson, AZ 100.0% 106,858
 Safeway Dollar Tree
Oracle Crossings Tucson, AZ 100.0% 261,194
 Sprouts Farmers Market Kohl's, HomeGoods Tucson, AZ 100.0% 261,194
 Sprouts Farmers Market Kohl's, HomeGoods
Oracle Wetmore Shopping Center Tucson, AZ 100.0% 343,278
 (Home Depot), (Nordstrom Rack), Jo Ann Fabric, Cost Plus, PetSmart, Walgreens, Ulta Beauty Tucson, AZ 100.0% 343,278
 (Home Depot), (Nordstrom Rack), Jo Ann Fabric, Cost Plus, PetSmart, Walgreens, Ulta Beauty
Shoppes at Bears Path Tucson, AZ 100.0% 66,131
 (CVS Drug) Tucson, AZ 100.0% 66,131
 (CVS Drug)
Arizona Total:   3,866,546
    3,488,748
 
Arkansas          
Markham West Shopping Center Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR 100.0% 
 180,200
 
 Academy, Office Depot, Michaels, Dollar Tree Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR 100.0% 
 180,200
 
 Academy, Office Depot, Michaels, Dollar Tree
Arkansas Total:   180,200
    180,200
 
California          
8000 Sunset Strip Shopping Center Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 100.0% 169,797
 Trader Joe's Crunch, Sundance Cinemas, CB2 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 100.0% 169,775
 Trader Joe's CVS, Crunch, AMC Theaters, CB2
Buena Vista Marketplace Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 100.0% 91,846
 Smart & Final Stores Dollar Tree
Centerwood Plaza Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 100.0% 75,486
 Superior Grocers Dollar Tree Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 100.0% 75,486
 Superior Grocers Dollar Tree
The Westside Center Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 100.0% 36,540
 Guitar Center Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 100.0% 36,540
 Guitar Center
Westminster Center Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 100.0% 440,437
 Albertsons Home Depot, Ross Dress for Less, Petco, Rite Aid, Dollar Tree, 24 Hour Fitness Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 100.0% 440,437
 Albertsons Home Depot, Ross Dress for Less, Petco, Rite Aid, Dollar Tree, 24 Hour Fitness
Marshall's Plaza Modesto, CA 100.0% 85,952
 Marshalls, Dress Barn, Guitar Center
Chino Hills Marketplace Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 100.0% 310,913
 Smart & Final Stores Dollar Tree, 24 Hour Fitness, Rite Aid Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 100.0% 310,913
 Smart & Final Stores Dollar Tree, 24 Hour Fitness, Rite Aid
Jess Ranch Marketplace Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 100.0% 308,926
 (Winco Foods) Burlington Coat Factory, PetSmart, Rite Aid, Big 5 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 100.0% 307,826
 (Winco Foods) Burlington Coat Factory, PetSmart, Rite Aid, Big 5
Jess Ranch Marketplace Phase III Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 100.0% 194,342
 (Winco Foods) Best Buy, Cinemark Theatres, Bed Bath & Beyond, 24 Hour Fitness Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 100.0% 194,342
 (Winco Foods) Best Buy, Cinemark Theatres, Bed Bath & Beyond, 24 Hour Fitness
Menifee Town Center Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 100.0% 258,734
 Ralph's Ross Dress for Less, Dollar Tree Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 100.0% 258,734
 Ralph's Ross Dress for Less, Dollar Tree
Stoneridge Town Centre Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 67.0% (1)(3) 434,450
 (Super Target) (Kohl's) Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 67.0% (1)(3) 434,450
 (Super Target) (Kohl's)
Discovery Plaza Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA 100.0% 93,398
 Bel Air Market 
Prospector's Plaza Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA 100.0% 252,521
 SaveMart Kmart, CVS, Ross Dress for Less Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA 100.0% 252,524
 SaveMart Kmart, CVS, Ross Dress for Less
Summerhill Plaza Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA 100.0% 133,318
 Raley’s Dollar Tree
Valley Shopping Center Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA 100.0% 107,191
 Food 4 Less  Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA 100.0% 107,191
 Food 4 Less 
El Camino Promenade San Diego-Carlsbad, CA 100.0% 129,676
 T.J. Maxx, Staples, Dollar Tree San Diego-Carlsbad, CA 100.0% 129,676
 T.J. Maxx, Staples, Dollar Tree, BevMo
Rancho San Marcos Village San Diego-Carlsbad, CA 100.0% 134,628
 Vons 24 Hour Fitness San Diego-Carlsbad, CA 100.0% 134,628
 Vons 24 Hour Fitness
San Marcos Plaza San Diego-Carlsbad, CA 100.0% 81,086
 (Albertsons)  San Diego-Carlsbad, CA 100.0% 81,086
 (Albertsons) 
580 Market Place San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 100.0% 100,097
 Safeway 24 Hour Fitness, Petco San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 100.0% 100,097
 Safeway 24 Hour Fitness, Petco
Gateway Plaza San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 100.0% 352,690
 Raley’s 24 Hour Fitness San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 100.0% 352,778
 Raley’s 24 Hour Fitness
Greenhouse Marketplace San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 100.0% 236,427
 (Safeway) (CVS), Jo-Ann Fabrics, 99 Cents Only, Factory 2 U, Petco San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 100.0% 236,864
 (Safeway) (CVS), Jo-Ann Fabrics, 99 Cents Only, Factory 2 U, Petco
Cambrian Park Plaza San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 100.0% 170,714
 Beverages & More, Dollar Tree San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 100.0% 170,449
 Beverages & More, Dollar Tree
Silver Creek Plaza San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 100.0% 202,820
 Safeway Walgreens, (Orchard Supply) San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 100.0% 202,820
 
 Walgreens, (Orchard Supply)
Freedom Centre Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 100.0% 150,865
 Safeway Rite Aid, Big Lots Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 100.0% 150,865
 Safeway Rite Aid, Big Lots
Stony Point Plaza Santa Rosa, CA 100.0% 200,011
 Food Maxx Ross Dress for Less, Fallas Paredes Santa Rosa, CA 100.0% 200,011
 Food Maxx Ross Dress for Less, Fallas Paredes
Creekside Center Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 100.0% 115,991
 Raley’s  Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 100.0% 115,991
 Raley’s 
Southampton Center Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 100.0% 162,026
 Raley’s Ace Hardware, Dollar Tree Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 100.0% 162,026
 Raley’s Ace Hardware, Dollar Tree
California Total:   5,030,882
    4,625,509
 
Colorado     
Aurora City Place Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 50.0% (1)(3) 542,956
 (Super Target) Barnes & Noble, Ross Dress For Less, PetSmart, Michael's, Conn's
Cherry Creek Retail Center Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 272,658
 (Super Target) PetSmart, Bed Bath & Beyond
CityCenter Englewood Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 307,255
 (Walmart), Ross Dress for Less, Petco, Office Depot, 24 Hour Fitness
Crossing at Stonegate Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 109,079
 King Sooper’s 
Edgewater Marketplace Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 270,548
 King Sooper's Ace Hardware, (Target)
Green Valley Ranch - AutoZone Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 7,381
 (King Sooper’s) 

Center 
CBSA (5)
 Owned % 
Foot
Notes  
 GLA 
Grocer Anchor
( ) indicates owned
by others
 
Other Anchors
( ) indicates owned by others
 
CBSA (5)
 Owned % 
Foot
Notes  
 GLA 
Grocer Anchor
( ) indicates owned
by others
 
Other Anchors
( ) indicates owned by others
Colorado     
Aurora City Place Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 50.0% (1)(3) 542,956
 (Super Target) Barnes & Noble, Ross Dress For Less, PetSmart
Cherry Creek Retail Center Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 272,658
 (Super Target) PetSmart, Bed Bath & Beyond
CityCenter Englewood Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 307,255
 (Walmart), Ross Dress for Less, Petco, Office Depot, 24 Hour Fitness
Crossing at Stonegate Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 109,079
 King Sooper’s 
Edgewater Marketplace Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 270,548
 King Sooper's Ace Hardware, (Target)
Green Valley Ranch - AutoZone Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 
 7,381
 (King Sooper’s) 
Green Valley Ranch Towne Center Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 50.0% (1)(3) 107,500
 (King Sooper’s) 
Lowry Town Center Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 129,397
 (Albertsons)  Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 127,717
 (Safeway) 
River Point at Sheridan Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 603,786
 (Target), (Costco), Regal Cinema, Michaels, Conn's Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100.0% 623,726
 (Target), (Costco), Regal Cinema, Michaels, Conn's, PetSmart
Colorado Total:   2,350,560
    2,261,320
 
Florida          
Argyle Village Shopping Center Jacksonville, FL 100.0% 306,461
 Publix Bed Bath & Beyond, T.J. Maxx, Babies “R” Us, Jo-Ann’s Fabrics, Michaels Jacksonville, FL 100.0% 306,461
 Publix Bed Bath & Beyond, T.J. Maxx, Babies “R” Us, Jo-Ann’s Fabrics, Michaels
Atlantic West Jacksonville, FL 50.0% (1)(3) 180,578
 (Walmart Supercenter) T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Dollar Tree, Shoe Carnival, (Kohl's) Jacksonville, FL 50.0% (1)(3) 180,578
 (Walmart Supercenter) T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Dollar Tree, Shoe Carnival, (Kohl's)
Epic Village St. Augustine Jacksonville, FL 70.0% (1) 64,180
 (Epic Theaters) Jacksonville, FL 70.0% (1) 64,180
 (Epic Theaters)
Kernan Village Jacksonville, FL 50.0% (1)(3) 288,780
 (Walmart Supercenter) Ross Dress for Less, Petco Jacksonville, FL 50.0% (1)(3) 288,780
 (Walmart Supercenter) Ross Dress for Less, Petco
Boca Lyons Plaza Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 117,423
 4th Generation Market Ross Dress for Less Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 117,423
 Aroma Market & Catering Ross Dress for Less
Deerfield Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 404,944
 Publix T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Cinépolis, YouFit, Ulta Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 404,944
 Publix T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Cinépolis, YouFit, Ulta
Embassy Lakes Shopping Center Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 142,751
 Winn Dixie Tuesday Morning, Dollar Tree Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 142,751
 Winn Dixie Tuesday Morning, Dollar Tree
Flamingo Pines Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 148,840
 Publix  Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 148,840
 Publix 
Flamingo Pines Plaza Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 266,761
 (Walmart Supercenter) U.S. Post Office, Florida Technical College
Hollywood Hills Plaza Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 405,146
 Publix Target, CVS Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 416,767
 Publix Target, CVS
Northridge Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 236,628
 Publix Petco, Ross Dress for Less, Dollar Tree Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 236,628
 Publix Petco, Ross Dress for Less, Dollar Tree
Pembroke Commons Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 318,184
 Publix Marshalls, Office Depot, LA Fitness, Dollar Tree Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 323,679
 Publix Marshalls, Office Depot, LA Fitness, Dollar Tree
Sea Ranch Centre Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 99,029
 Publix CVS, Dollar Tree Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 99,029
 Publix CVS, Dollar Tree
Tamiami Trail Shops Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 132,564
 Publix CVS Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 132,564
 Publix CVS
The Palms at Town & County Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL100.0% 650,225
 Publix Marshall's, 24 Hour Fitness, CVS, Toys R Us, Kohl's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Nordstrom Rack Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL100.0% 657,592
 Publix Kohl's, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Dick's Sporting Goods, Toys R Us, 24 Hour Fitness, Nordstrom Rack, CVS
TJ Maxx Plaza Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 161,429
 Winn Dixie T.J. Maxx, Dollar Tree Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 161,429
 Fresco Y Mas T.J. Maxx, Dollar Tree
Vizcaya Square Shopping Center Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 110,081
 Winn Dixie  Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 110,081
 Winn Dixie 
Wellington Green Commons Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 136,854
 Whole Foods Market  Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 100.0% 143,854
 Whole Foods Market 
Clermont Landing Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 75.0% (1)(3) 347,418
 (J.C. Penney), (Epic Theater), T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Michaels Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 75.0% (1)(3) 354,418
 (J.C. Penney), (Epic Theater), T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Michaels
Colonial Plaza Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 100.0% 498,893
 Staples, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, Old Navy, Stein Mart, Barnes & Noble, Petco, Big Lots, Hobby Lobby Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 100.0% 498,761
 Staples, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, Old Navy, Stein Mart, Barnes & Noble, Petco, Big Lots, Hobby Lobby
Marketplace at Seminole Towne Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 100.0% 496,953
 (Super Target) Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, Old Navy, Petco Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 100.0% 496,953
 (Super Target) Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, Old Navy, Petco
Phillips Crossing Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 100.0% 145,644
 Whole Foods Golf Galaxy, Michaels Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 100.0% 145,644
 Whole Foods Golf Galaxy, Michaels
Shoppes of South Semoran Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 100.0% 101,611
 Walmart Neighborhood Market Dollar Tree Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 100.0% 101,611
 Walmart Neighborhood Market Dollar Tree
The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 326,839
 Publix Stein Mart, HomeGoods, Morton's of Chicago, Office Depot Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 326,868
 Publix Stein Mart, HomeGoods, Morton's of Chicago, Office Depot
Winter Park Corners Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 100.0% 102,382
  Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 100.0% 83,161
 Sprouts Farmers Market 
Pineapple Commons Port St. Lucie, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 269,451
 Ross Dress for Less, Best Buy, PetSmart, Marshalls, (CVS) Port St. Lucie, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 269,451
 Ross Dress for Less, Best Buy, PetSmart, Marshalls, (CVS)
Countryside Centre Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 100.0% 245,801
 T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Dick's Sporting Goods, Ross Dress for Less Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 100.0% 245,958
 T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Dick's Sporting Goods, Ross Dress for Less
East Lake Woodlands Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 104,431
 Walmart Neighborhood Market Walgreens Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 20.0% (1)(3) 104,431
 Walmart Neighborhood Market Walgreens
Largo Mall Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 100.0% 610,080
 (Safeway) Bealls, Marshalls, PetSmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Staples, Michaels, (Target) Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 100.0% 610,080
 (Safeway) Bealls, Marshalls, PetSmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Staples, Michaels, (Target)
Palms of Carrollwood Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 100.0% 150,623
 The Fresh Market Bed Bath & Beyond, Petco
Sunset 19 Shopping Center Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 100.0% 256,321
 Bed Bath & Beyond, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Hobby Lobby, Cost Plus World Market
Florida Total:   7,429,237
 
Georgia     
Brookwood Marketplace Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 397,295
 (Super Target) Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Office Max
Brownsville Commons Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 81,913
 (Kroger) 
Camp Creek Marketplace II Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 228,003
 DSW, LA Fitness, Shopper's World, American Signature
Dallas Commons Shopping Center Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 95,262
 (Kroger) 
Grayson Commons Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 76,611
 Kroger 
Lakeside Marketplace Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 332,889
 (Super Target) Ross Dress for Less, Petco

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Sunset 19 Shopping Center Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 100.0% 276,955
 Bed Bath & Beyond, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy
Whole Foods @ Carrollwood Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 100.0% 
 36,900
 Whole Foods Market 
Florida Total:   7,884,839
 
Georgia     
Brookwood Marketplace Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 397,295
 (Super Target) Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Office Max
Brookwood Square Shopping Center Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 181,333
 Marshalls, LA Fitness
Brownsville Commons Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 81,913
 (Kroger) 
Camp Creek Marketplace II Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 228,003
 DSW, LA Fitness, Shopper's World, American Signature
Dallas Commons Shopping Center Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 95,262
 (Kroger) 
Grayson Commons Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 76,611
 Kroger 
Lakeside Marketplace Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 332,889
 (Super Target) Ross Dress for Less, Petco
Mansell Crossing Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 20.0% (1)(3) 102,931
 buybuy BABY, Ross Dress for Less, Party City Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 20.0% (1)(3) 102,931
 buybuy BABY, Ross Dress for Less, Party City
Perimeter Village Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 381,738
 Walmart Supercenter Cost Plus World Market, DSW, Hobby Lobby Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 381,738
 Walmart Supercenter Cost Plus World Market, DSW, Hobby Lobby
Publix at Princeton Lakes Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 20.0% (1)(3) 72,207
 Publix  Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 20.0% (1)(3) 72,207
 Publix 
Reynolds Crossing Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 115,983
 (Kroger)  Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 115,983
 (Kroger) 
Roswell Corners Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 318,261
 (Super Target), Fresh Market T.J. Maxx Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 318,261
 (Super Target), Fresh Market T.J. Maxx
Roswell Crossing Shopping Center Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 201,759
 Trader Joe's Office Max, PetSmart, Walgreens Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 100.0% 201,759
 Trader Joe's Office Max, PetSmart, Walgreens
Thompson Bridge Commons Gainesville, GA 100.0% 
 95,587
 (Kroger)  Gainesville, GA 100.0% 95,587
 (Kroger) 
Georgia Total:   2,681,772
    2,500,439
 
Kentucky          
Millpond Center Lexington-Fayette, KY 100.0% 
 151,498
 Kroger 
 Lexington-Fayette, KY 100.0% 
 151,498
 Kroger 
Regency Centre Lexington-Fayette, KY 100.0% 
 188,782
 (Kroger) T.J. Maxx, Michaels Lexington-Fayette, KY 100.0% 
 188,826
 (Kroger) T.J. Maxx, Michaels
Tates Creek Centre Lexington-Fayette, KY 100.0% 
 200,988
 Kroger Rite Aid Lexington-Fayette, KY 100.0% 
 201,138
 Kroger Rite Aid
Festival on Jefferson Court Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN 100.0% 
 218,107
 Kroger (PetSmart), (T.J. Maxx), Staples, Party City Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN 100.0% 
 218,107
 Kroger (PetSmart), (T.J. Maxx), Staples, Party City
Kentucky Total:   759,375
    759,569
 
Louisiana     
K-Mart Plaza Lake Charles, LA 50.0% (1)(3) 225,148
 Albertsons Kmart, Planet Fitness
Danville Plaza Shopping Center Monroe, LA 100.0% 
 136,368
 County Market Citi Trends, Surplus Warehouse
Louisiana Total:   361,516
 
Maryland          
Nottingham Commons Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD 100.0% 131,270
 MOM's Organic Market T.J. Maxx, DSW, Petco
Pike Center Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 100.0% 
 80,841
 
 Pier 1, DXL Mens Apparel Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 100.0% 
 80,841
 
 Pier 1, DXL Mens Apparel
Maryland Total:   80,841
    212,111
 
Nevada          
Best in the West Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 428,066
 
 Best Buy, T. J. Maxx, Babies "R" Us, Bed Bath & Beyond, Petsmart, Office Depot Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 428,066
 
 Best Buy, T. J. Maxx, Babies "R" Us, Bed Bath & Beyond, PetSmart, Office Depot
Charleston Commons Shopping Center Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 366,952
 Walmart Ross Dress for Less, Office Max, 99 Cents Only, PetSmart Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 366,952
 Walmart Ross Dress for Less, Office Max, 99 Cents Only, PetSmart
College Park Shopping Center Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 195,367
 El Super Factory 2 U, CVS Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 195,367
 El Super Factory 2 U, CVS
Decatur 215 Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 345,850
 (WinCo Foods) (Target), Hobby Lobby, Ross Dress for Less Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 345,720
 (WinCo Foods) (Target), Hobby Lobby, Ross Dress for Less
Eastern Commons Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 356,673
 Trader Joe's, (Kmart) 
 Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 356,673
 Trader Joe's 
Francisco Center Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 148,815
 La Bonita Grocery (Ross Dress for Less) Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 148,815
 La Bonita Grocery (Ross Dress for Less)
Paradise Marketplace Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 152,672
 (Smith’s Food) Dollar Tree Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 152,672
 (Smith’s Food) Dollar Tree
Rancho Towne & Country Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 161,837
 Smith’s Food 
 Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 161,837
 Smith’s Food 
Tropicana Beltway Center Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 617,821
 (Walmart Supercenter) (Lowe’s), Ross Dress for Less, PetSmart, Office Depot, 99 Cents Only Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 617,821
 (Walmart Supercenter) (Lowe’s), Ross Dress for Less, PetSmart, Office Depot, 99 Cents Only
Tropicana Marketplace Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 144,571
 (Smith’s Food) Family Dollar Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 144,571
 (Smith’s Food) Family Dollar
Westland Fair Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 598,213
 (Walmart Supercenter) (Lowe’s), PetSmart, Office Depot, Michaels, Smart & Final
Nevada Total:   3,516,707
 
New Mexico     
North Towne Plaza Albuquerque, NM 100.0% 
 144,796
 Whole Foods Market HomeGoods
New Mexico Total:   144,796
 
North Carolina     
Galleria Shopping Center Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 100.0% 324,704
 (Walmart Supercenter) Off Broadway Shoes
Bull City Market Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 100.0% 40,875
 Whole Foods Market 
Hope Valley Commons Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 100.0% 81,371
 Harris Teeter 
Avent Ferry Shopping Center Raleigh, NC 100.0% 119,652
 Food Lion Family Dollar
Capital Square Raleigh, NC 100.0% 143,063
 Food Lion 
Falls Pointe Shopping Center Raleigh, NC 100.0% 198,549
 Harris Teeter (Kohl’s)
High House Crossing Raleigh, NC 100.0% 90,155
 
 
Leesville Towne Centre Raleigh, NC 100.0% 127,106
 Harris Teeter Rite Aid
Northwoods Shopping Center Raleigh, NC 100.0% 77,803
 Walmart Neighborhood Market Dollar Tree

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Westland Fair Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 100.0% 
 598,213
 (Walmart Supercenter) (Lowe’s), PetSmart, Office Depot, Michaels, Smart & Final
Nevada Total:   3,516,837
 
New Mexico     
North Towne Plaza Albuquerque, NM 100.0% 
 139,996
 Whole Foods Market HomeGoods
New Mexico Total:   139,996
 
North Carolina     
Galleria Shopping Center Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 100.0% 324,704
 (Walmart Supercenter) Off Broadway Shoes
Whitehall Commons Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 100.0% 444,803
 (Walmart Supercenter), (Publix) (Lowe's)
Bull City Market Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 100.0% 40,875
 Whole Foods Market 
Hope Valley Commons Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 100.0% 81,371
 Harris Teeter 
Avent Ferry Shopping Center Raleigh, NC 100.0% 119,652
 Food Lion Family Dollar
Capital Square Raleigh, NC 100.0% 143,063
 Food Lion 
Crabtree Towne Center Raleigh, NC 100.0% 
 8,800
 J. Alexander's
Falls Pointe Shopping Center Raleigh, NC 100.0% 198,549
 Harris Teeter (Kohl’s)
High House Crossing Raleigh, NC 100.0% 90,155
 Harris Teeter 
Leesville Towne Centre Raleigh, NC 100.0% 127,106
 Harris Teeter Rite Aid
Northwoods Shopping Center Raleigh, NC 100.0% 77,803
 Walmart Neighborhood Market Dollar Tree
Six Forks Shopping Center Raleigh, NC 100.0% 467,914
 Food Lion Kmart, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, PetSmart Raleigh, NC 100.0% 468,414
 Food Lion Kmart, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, PetSmart
Stonehenge Market Raleigh, NC 100.0% 188,437
 Harris Teeter Stein Mart, Rite Aid Raleigh, NC 100.0% 188,437
 Harris Teeter Stein Mart, Rite Aid
Wake Forest Crossing II Raleigh, NC 100.0% 281,462
 (Lowes Foods) (Kohl's), (T.J. Maxx), (Michaels), (Ross Dress for Less), (Petco) Raleigh, NC 100.0% 296,037
 (Lowes Foods) (Kohl's), (T.J. Maxx), (Michaels), (Ross Dress for Less), (Petco)
Surf City Crossing Wilmington, NC 100.0% 63,016
 Harris Teeter  Wilmington, NC 100.0% 63,016
 Harris Teeter 
Waterford Village Wilmington, NC 100.0% 98,858
 Harris Teeter  Wilmington, NC 100.0% 108,249
 Harris Teeter 
North Carolina Total:   2,756,568
    2,327,431
 
Oregon          
Clackamas Square Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 20.0% (1)(3) 140,227
 (Winco Foods) T.J. Maxx Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 20.0% (1)(3) 140,227
 (Winco Foods) T.J. Maxx
Oak Grove Market Center Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 100.0% 
 97,177
 Safeway 
 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 100.0% 
 97,177
 
 
Raleigh Hills Plaza Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 20.0% (1)(3) 39,520
 New Seasons Market Walgreens Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 20.0% (1)(3) 39,520
 New Seasons Market Walgreens
Oregon Total:   276,924
    276,924
 
Tennessee          
Bartlett Towne Center Memphis, TN-MS-AR 100.0% 
 192,624
 Kroger Petco, Dollar Tree, Shoe Carnival
Highland Square Memphis, TN-MS-AR 100.0% 
 14,490
 
 Walgreens Memphis, TN-MS-AR 100.0% 14,490
 
 Walgreens
Mendenhall Commons Memphis, TN-MS-AR 100.0% 
 88,108
 Kroger 
 Memphis, TN-MS-AR 100.0% 
 88,108
 Kroger 
Ridgeway Trace Memphis, TN-MS-AR 100.0% 
 310,624
 
 (Target), Best Buy, PetSmart Memphis, TN-MS-AR 100.0% 
 314,224
 
 (Target), Best Buy, PetSmart
The Commons at Dexter Lake Memphis, TN-MS-AR 100.0% 
 178,559
 Kroger Stein Mart, Marshalls, HomeGoods Memphis, TN-MS-AR 100.0% 
 245,396
 Kroger Stein Mart, Marshalls, HomeGoods
The Commons at Dexter Lake II Memphis, TN-MS-AR 100.0% 
 66,838
 Kroger Stein Mart, Marshalls, HomeGoods
Tennessee Total:   851,243
    662,218
 
Texas          
Mueller Regional Retail Center Austin-Round Rock, TX100.0% 351,099
 Marshalls, PetSmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot, Best Buy Austin-Round Rock, TX100.0% 351,099
 Marshalls, PetSmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot, Best Buy
North Park Plaza Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 302,460
 (Target), (Toys “R” Us), Spec's, Kirkland's Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 281,255
 (Target), (Toys “R” Us), Spec's, Kirkland's
North Towne Plaza Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 100.0% 153,000
 (Lowe's) Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 100.0% 145,000
 (Lowe's)
Rock Prairie Marketplace College Station-Bryan, TX 100.0% 
 4,683
 Corner Store College Station-Bryan, TX 100.0% 
 18,163
 Corner Store
Moore Plaza Corpus Christi, TX 100.0% 599,415
 (H-E-B) Office Depot, Marshalls, (Target), Old Navy, Hobby Lobby, Stein Mart Corpus Christi, TX 100.0% 599,415
 (H-E-B) Office Depot, Marshalls, (Target), Old Navy, Hobby Lobby, Stein Mart
Gateway Station Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 70.0% (1) 81,095
 Conn's
Horne Street Market Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 100.0% 52,082
 (24 Hour Fitness) Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 100.0% 51,918
 (24 Hour Fitness)
Overton Park Plaza Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 100.0% 463,431
 Sprouts Farmers Market PetSmart, T.J. Maxx, (Home Depot), Goody Goody Wines, buybuy BABY Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 100.0% 462,150
 Sprouts Farmers Market PetSmart, T.J. Maxx, (Home Depot), Goody Goody Wines, buybuy BABY
Preston Shepard Place Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 20.0% (1)(3) 363,337
 Stein Mart, Nordstrom, Marshalls, Office Depot, Petco Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 20.0% (1)(3) 363,337
 Stein Mart, Nordstrom, Marshalls, Office Depot, Petco
10-Federal Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 132,472
 Sellers Bros. Palais Royal, Harbor Freight Tools
1919 North Loop West Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 138,028
 State of Texas
Alabama Shepherd Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 59,120
 Trader Joe's PetSmart
Baybrook Gateway Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 237,195
 Ashley Furniture, Cost Plus World Market, Barnes & Noble, Michaels
Bellaire Blvd. Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 43,891
 Randall’s 
Blalock Market at I-10 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 97,277
 99 Ranch Market 
Braeswood Square Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 99,078
 Belden’s Walgreens
Citadel Building Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 121,000
 Weingarten Realty Investors Corporate Office
Cullen Plaza Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 84,517
 Fiesta Family Dollar
Cypress Pointe Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 283,381
 Kroger Babies “R” Us
Galveston Place Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 210,370
 Randall’s Office Depot, Palais Royal, Spec's
Griggs Road Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 80,091
 Family Dollar, Citi Trends
Harrisburg Plaza Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 93,438
 dd's Discount
HEB - Dairy Ashford & Memorial Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 36,874
 H-E-B 
Heights Plaza Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 71,277
 Kroger Goodwill
I45/Telephone Rd. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 171,599
 Sellers Bros. Famsa, Fallas Paredes, Harbor Freight Tools
League City Plaza Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 129,500
 Spec’s

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10-Federal Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 132,472
 Sellers Bros. Palais Royal, Harbor Freight Tools
1919 North Loop West Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   138,028
   State of Texas
Alabama Shepherd Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   59,120
 Trader Joe's PetSmart
Baybrook Gateway Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   240,537
   Ashley Furniture, Cost Plus World Market, Barnes & Noble, Michaels
Bellaire Blvd. Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   43,891
 Randall’s  
Blalock Market at I-10 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   97,277
 99 Ranch Market  
Braeswood Square Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   101,178
 Belden’s Walgreens
Broadway Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 74,604
   Big Lots, Family Dollar
Citadel Building Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   121,000
   Weingarten Realty Investors Corporate Office
Cullen Plaza Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 84,517
 Fiesta Family Dollar
Cypress Pointe Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   283,381
 Kroger Babies “R” Us
Galveston Place Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   210,370
 Randall’s Office Depot, Palais Royal, Spec's
Griggs Road Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 80,091
   99 Cents Only, Family Dollar, Citi Trends
Harrisburg Plaza Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 93,438
   dd's Discount
HEB - Dairy Ashford & Memorial Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0% 
 36,874
 H-E-B  
Heights Plaza Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   71,277
 Kroger  
Humblewood Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   279,226
   Conn’s, Walgreens, Petco, (Michaels), (DSW)
I45/Telephone Rd. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 171,599
 Sellers Bros. Famsa, Fallas Paredes, Harbor Freight Tools
League City Plaza Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 129,681
   Spec’s
Lyons Avenue Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 67,629
 Fiesta Fallas Paredes
Market at Town Center - Sugarland Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   388,865
   Old Navy, HomeGoods, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, Nordstrom Rack, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH
Market at Westchase Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   84,084
    
Northbrook Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   174,181
 Randall’s Office Depot, Citi Trends, Dollar Tree
Oak Forest Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   154,256
 Kroger Ross Dress for Less, Dollar Tree, Petsmart
Randalls Center/Kings Crossing Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   126,397
 Randall’s CVS
Richmond Square Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   92,356
   Best Buy, Cost Plus
River Oaks Shopping Center - East Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   71,265
 Kroger  
River Oaks Shopping Center - West Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   247,673
 Kroger Barnes & Noble, Talbots, Ann Taylor, GAP, JoS. A. Bank
Shoppes at Memorial Villages Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   185,964
   Rexel
Shops at Kirby Drive Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   55,460
   (Toys R Us), Freebirds Burrito
Shops at Three Corners Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 70.0% (1) 277,603
 Fiesta Ross Dress for Less, PetSmart, Office Depot, Big Lots
Southgate Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 124,454
 Food-A-Rama CVS, Family Dollar, Palais Royal
Stella Link Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   70,087
   Spec’s
The Centre at Post Oak Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   183,940
   Marshalls, Old Navy, Grand Lux Café, Nordstrom Rack, Arhaus
Tomball Marketplace Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   301,732
   (Academy), (Kohl's), Ross Dress For Less, Marshalls
Village Plaza at Bunker Hill Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 57.8% (1)(3) 490,634
 H-E-B PetSmart, Babies "R" Us, Academy, Nordstrom Rack
West Gray Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   37,264
   Pier 1
Westchase Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   349,901
 Whole Foods Market (Target), Ross Dress for Less, Palais Royal, Petco
Westhill Village Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   130,851
   Ross Dress for Less, Office Depot, 99 Cents Only
Center 
CBSA (5)
 Owned % 
Foot
Notes  
 GLA 
Grocer Anchor
( ) indicates owned
by others
 
Other Anchors
( ) indicates owned by others
Market at Westchase Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   84,084
    
Northbrook Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   174,181
 Randall’s Office Depot, Citi Trends, Dollar Tree
Oak Forest Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   157,669
 Kroger Ross Dress for Less, Dollar Tree, PetSmart
Randalls Center/Kings Crossing Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   126,997
 Randall’s CVS
Richmond Square Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   92,657
   Best Buy, Cost Plus
River Oaks Shopping Center - East Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   71,265
 Kroger  
River Oaks Shopping Center - West Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   247,673
 Kroger Barnes & Noble, Talbots, Ann Taylor, GAP, JoS. A. Bank
Shoppes at Memorial Villages Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   185,974
   Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Shops at Kirby Drive Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   55,460
   (Toys R Us), Freebirds Burrito
Shops at Three Corners Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 70.0% (1) 277,603
 Fiesta Ross Dress for Less, PetSmart, Office Depot, Big Lots
Southgate Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 15.0% (1) 124,454
 Food-A-Rama CVS, Family Dollar, Palais Royal
Stella Link Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   21,605
   Spec’s
The Centre at Post Oak Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   183,940
   Marshalls, Old Navy, Grand Lux Café, Nordstrom Rack, Arhaus
Tomball Marketplace Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   311,820
   (Academy), (Kohl's), Ross Dress For Less, Marshalls
Village Plaza at Bunker Hill Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 57.8% (1)(3)��490,634
 H-E-B PetSmart, Babies "R" Us, Academy, Nordstrom Rack
West Gray Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   37,278
   Pier 1
Westchase Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   350,320
 Whole Foods Market (Target), Ross Dress for Less, Palais Royal, Petco
Westhill Village Shopping Center Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 100.0%   130,851
   Ross Dress for Less, Office Depot, 99 Cents Only
Independence Plaza Laredo, TX 100.0%   347,302
 H-E-B T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Hobby Lobby, Petco, Ulta Beauty
North Creek Plaza Laredo, TX 100.0%   485,463
 (H-E-B) (Target), Marshalls, Old Navy, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond
Plantation Centre Laredo, TX 100.0%   143,015
 H-E-B  
Las Tiendas Plaza McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 500,084
   (Target), Dick's Sporting Goods, Conn's, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, Office Depot
Market at Nolana McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 244,602
 (Walmart Supercenter)  
Market at Sharyland Place McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 301,174
 (Walmart Supercenter) Kohl's, Dollar Tree
North Sharyland Crossing McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 
   Raising Cane's
Northcross McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 75,288
   Barnes & Noble
Old Navy Building McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 15,000
   Old Navy
Sharyland Towne Crossing McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 487,724
 H-E-B (Target), T.J. Maxx, Petco, Office Depot, Ross Dress for Less
South 10th St. HEB McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 103,702
 H-E-B  
Trenton Crossing McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 100.0%   569,881
   (Target), Hobby Lobby, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, PetSmart
Starr Plaza Rio Grande City, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 176,693
 H-E-B Bealls
Fiesta Trails San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 100.0%   485,370
 (H-E-B) Act III Theatres, Marshalls, Office Max, Stein Mart, Petco
Parliament Square II San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 100.0%   54,541
   Incredible Pizza
Thousand Oaks Shopping Center San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 15.0% (1) 161,806
 H-E-B Bealls, Tuesday Morning
Valley View Shopping Center San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 100.0%   91,446
   Marshalls, Dollar Tree
Texas Total:       11,729,001
    
Utah            
West Jordan Town Center Salt Lake City, UT 100.0% 
 304,899
 
 (Target), Petco
Utah Total:       304,899
    
Virginia            
Hilltop Village Center Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 100.0% (4) 250,811
 Wegmans L.A. Fitness
Virginia Total:       250,811
    

Center 
CBSA (5)
 Owned % 
Foot
Notes  
 GLA 
Grocer Anchor
( ) indicates owned
by others
 
Other Anchors
( ) indicates owned by others
Independence Plaza Laredo, TX 100.0%   347,302
 H-E-B T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Hobby Lobby, Petco, Ulta Beauty
North Creek Plaza Laredo, TX 100.0%   485,463
 (H-E-B) (Target), Marshalls, Old Navy, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond
Plantation Centre Laredo, TX 100.0%   143,015
 H-E-B  
Las Tiendas Plaza McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 500,084
   (Target), Academy, Conn’s, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, Office Depot
Market at Nolana McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 243,874
 (Walmart Supercenter)  
Market at Sharyland Place McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 301,174
 (Walmart Supercenter) Kohl's, Dollar Tree
Northcross McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 75,288
   Barnes & Noble
Old Navy Building McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 15,000
   Old Navy
Sharyland Towne Crossing McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 489,549
 H-E-B (Target), T.J. Maxx, Petco, Office Depot, Ross Dress for Less
South 10th St. HEB McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 103,702
 H-E-B  
Trenton Crossing McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 100.0%   569,881
   (Target), Hobby Lobby, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, Petsmart
Starr Plaza Rio Grande City, TX 50.0% (1)(3) 176,693
 H-E-B Bealls
Fiesta Trails San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 100.0%   485,370
 (H-E-B) Act III Theatres, Marshalls, Office Max, Stein Mart, Petco
Parliament Square II San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 100.0% 
 54,541
   Incredible Pizza
Thousand Oaks Shopping Center San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 15.0% (1) 161,806
 H-E-B Bealls, Tuesday Morning
Valley View Shopping Center San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 100.0%   91,446
   Marshalls, Dollar Tree
Texas Total:       12,677,947
    
Utah            
West Jordan Town Center Salt Lake City, UT 100.0% 
 304,899
 
 (Target), Petco
Utah Total:       304,899
    
Virginia            
Hilltop Village Center Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 100.0%  (4) 250,811
 Wegmans L.A. Fitness
Virginia Total:       250,811
    
Washington            
2200 Westlake Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 69.4% (1)(3) 86,953
 Whole Foods  
Meridian Town Center Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 20.0% (1)(3) 143,237
 (Safeway) Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Store, Tuesday Morning
Queen Anne Marketplace Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 51.0% (1)(3) 81,385
 Metropolitan Market Bartell's Drug
Rainer Square Plaza Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 20.0% (1)(3) 111,736
 Safeway Ross Dress for Less
South Hill Center Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 20.0% (1)(3) 134,010
   Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross Dress for Less, Best Buy
Washington Total:       557,321
    
             
Total Operating Properties     44,529,077
    
New Development          
Maryland            
Nottingham Commons Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD 100.0%  (2) 125,357
 MOM's Organic Market T.J. Maxx, DSW, Petco
Maryland Total:       125,357
    
Virginia            
Gateway Alexandria Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 100.0%  (2) 
    
Virginia Total:       
    
Total New Developments     125,357
    
Operating & New Development Properties     44,654,434
    
Center 
CBSA (5)
 Owned % 
Foot
Notes  
 GLA 
Grocer Anchor
( ) indicates owned
by others
 
Other Anchors
( ) indicates owned by others
Washington            
2200 Westlake Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 69.4% (1)(3) 87,014
 Whole Foods  
Meridian Town Center Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 20.0% (1)(3) 143,237
 (Safeway) Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Store, Tuesday Morning
Queen Anne Marketplace Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 51.0% (1)(3) 81,385
 Metropolitan Market Bartell's Drug
Rainer Square Plaza Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 20.0% (1)(3) 111,736
 Safeway Ross Dress for Less
South Hill Center Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 20.0% (1)(3) 134,010
   Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross Dress for Less, Best Buy
Washington Total:       557,382
    
             
Total Operating Properties     41,227,302
    
New Development          
Virginia            
Centro Arlington Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 90.0% (1)(2)(3) 
 Harris Teeter  
West Alex Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 100.0% (2) 
 Harris Teeter  
Virginia Total:       
    
Washington            
The Whittaker Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 100.0% (2) 52,106
 Whole Foods  
Washington Total:       52,106
    
Total New Developments     52,106
    
Operating & New Development Properties     41,279,408
    
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(1)Denotes property is held by a real estate joint venture or partnership; however, the gross leasable area square feet figures include our partners’ ownership interest in the property and property owned by others.
(2)Denotes property currently under development.
(3)Denotes properties that are not consolidated under generally accepted accounting principles.
(4)Denotes Hilltop Village Center, a 50/50 Joint Venture reflecting current 100% economics to WRI.
(5)CBSA represents the Core Based Statistical Area.


ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
We are involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business. While we are unable to predict the amounts involved, our management and counsel believe that when such litigation is resolved, our resulting liability, if any, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

PART II
ITEM 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our common shares are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WRI.” As of January 31, 20172018, the number of holders of record of our common shares was 1,878.1,784. The closing high and low sale prices per common share as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, and dividends per share paid for the fiscal quarters indicated were as follows:
High Low Dividends     High Low Dividends     
2017:      
Fourth$33.60
 $30.45
 $1.135
(1) 
Third33.46
 29.48
 .385
 
Second35.27
 29.37
 .385
 
First36.70
 31.37
 .385
 
2016:            
Fourth$38.25
 $34.17
 $.365
 $38.25
 $34.17
 $.365
 
Third43.44
 38.53
 .365
 43.44
 38.53
 .365
 
Second40.82
 36.54
 .365
 40.82
 36.54
 .365
 
First37.84
 32.48
 .365
 37.84
 32.48
 .365
 
2015:      
Fourth$36.24
 $33.17
 $.345
 
Third35.56
 30.43
 .345
 
Second36.20
 32.30
 .345
 
First38.41
 34.26
 .345
 

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(1)Comprised of a regular dividend of $.385 per common share and a special dividend of $.75 per common share.
The following table summarizes the equity compensation plans under which our common shares may be issued as of December 31, 20162017:
Plan category 
Number of 
shares to
be issued 
upon 
exercise of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
Weighted 
average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
Number of 
shares
remaining available
for future issuance
 
Number of 
shares to
be issued 
upon 
exercise of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
Weighted 
average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
Number of 
shares
remaining available
for future issuance
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders 934,201 $22.84 861,043 828,354 $23.58 546,530
Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders      
Total 934,201 $22.84 861,043 828,354 $23.58 546,530

Performance Graph
The graph and table below provides an indicator of cumulative total shareholder returns for us as compared with the S&P 500 Stock Index and the FTSE NAREIT Equity Shopping Centers Index, weighted by market value at each measurement point. The graph assumes that on December 31, 20112012, $100 was invested in our common shares and that all dividends were reinvested by the shareholder.
Comparison of Five Year Cumulative Return
*$100 invested on December 31, 20112012 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
Fiscal year ending December 31.
Source: SNL Financial LC
2012 2013 2014 2015 20162013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Weingarten Realty Investors$128.22
 $136.85
 $182.59
 $188.39
 $202.68
$106.73
 $142.40
 $146.93
 $158.07
 $155.79
S&P 500 Index116.00
 153.57
 174.60
 177.01
 198.18
132.39
 150.51
 152.59
 170.84
 208.14
FTSE NAREIT Equity Shopping Centers Index125.02
 131.26
 170.59
 178.64
 185.21
104.99
 136.45
 142.89
 148.14
 131.31
There can be no assurance that our share performance will continue into the future with the same or similar trends depicted in the graph above. We do not make or endorse any predications as to future share performance.
In October 2015, our Board of Trust Managers approved a $200 million share repurchase plan. Under this plan, we may repurchase common shares from time-to-time in open-market or in privately negotiated purchases. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligations to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the plan. As of the date of this filing, we have not repurchased any shares under this plan.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Repurchases of our common shares for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 are as follows:
  (a) (b) (c) (d)
Period 
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
 
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Program
 
Maximum
Number of
Shares that
May Yet be
Purchased
Under the
Program
November 1, 2016 to November 30, 2016 397
 $35.51
    
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(1)Common shares surrendered or deemed surrendered to us to satisfy such employees' tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and/or exercise of awards under our equity-based compensation plans.


ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth our selected consolidated financial data and should be read in conjunction with “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” and the financial schedules included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Year Ended December 31,
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 2014 2013 20122017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Operating Data:                  
Revenues (primarily real estate rentals)$549,555
 $512,844
 $514,406
 $489,195
 $451,177
$573,163
 $549,555
 $512,844
 $514,406
 $489,195
Depreciation and Amortization162,535
 145,940
 150,356
 146,763
 127,703
167,101
 162,535
 145,940
 150,356
 146,763
Operating Income194,443
 184,694
 182,038
 159,868
 144,361
177,424
 194,443
 184,694
 182,038
 159,868
Interest Expense, net83,003
 87,783
 94,725
 96,312
 106,248
80,326
 83,003
 87,783
 94,725
 96,312
Gain on Sale and Acquisition of Real Estate Joint Venture and Partnership Interests48,322
 879
 1,718
 33,670
 14,203

 48,322
 879
 1,718
 33,670
(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes(6,856) (52) 1,261
 (7,046) 75
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net20,642
 19,300
 22,317
 35,112
 (1,558)
Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes17
 (6,856) (52) 1,261
 (7,046)
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net27,074
 20,642
 19,300
 22,317
 35,112
Income from Continuing Operations176,117
 121,601
 116,365
 132,977
 56,880
132,104
 176,117
 121,601
 116,365
 132,977
Gain on Sale of Property100,714
 59,621
 146,290
 762
 1,004
218,611
 100,714
 59,621
 146,290
 762
Net Income276,831
 181,222
 307,579
 265,156
 152,421
350,715
 276,831
 181,222
 307,579
 265,156
Net Income Adjusted for Noncontrolling Interests238,933
 174,352
 288,008
 220,262
 146,640
335,274
 238,933
 174,352
 288,008
 220,262
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders$238,933
 $160,835
 $277,168
 $184,145
 $109,210
$335,274
 $238,933
 $160,835
 $277,168
 $184,145
Per Share Data - Basic:                  
Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Common Shareholders$1.90
 $1.31
 $1.91
 $.76
 $.13
$2.62
 $1.90
 $1.31
 $1.91
 $.76
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders$1.90
 $1.31
 $2.28
 $1.52
 $.90
$2.62
 $1.90
 $1.31
 $2.28
 $1.52
Weighted Average Number of Shares - Basic126,048
 123,037
 121,542
 121,269
 120,696
127,755
 126,048
 123,037
 121,542
 121,269
Per Share Data - Diluted:                  
Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Common Shareholders$1.87
 $1.29
 $1.89
 $.75
 $.13
$2.60
 $1.87
 $1.29
 $1.89
 $.75
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders$1.87
 $1.29
 $2.25
 $1.50
 $.90
$2.60
 $1.87
 $1.29
 $2.25
 $1.50
Weighted Average Number of Shares - Diluted128,569
 124,329
 124,370
 122,460
 121,705
130,071
 128,569
 124,329
 124,370
 122,460
Balance Sheet Data:                  
Property (at cost)$4,789,145
 $4,262,959
 $4,076,094
 $4,289,276
 $4,399,850
$4,498,859
 $4,789,145
 $4,262,959
 $4,076,094
 $4,289,276
Total Assets4,426,928
 3,901,945
 3,805,915
 4,212,520
 4,174,875
4,196,639
 4,426,928
 3,901,945
 3,805,915
 4,212,520
Debt, net$2,356,528
 $2,113,277
 $1,930,009
 $2,288,435
 $2,194,121
$2,081,152
 $2,356,528
 $2,113,277
 $1,930,009
 $2,288,435
Other Data:                  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities(1)$246,957
 $244,416
 $240,769
 $233,992
 $227,330
$269,758
 $252,411
 $245,435
 $240,674
 $233,478
Cash Flows from Investing Activities(1)(388,619) (120,976) 218,077
 134,654
 370,308
298,992
 (366,172) (197,132) 293,990
 96,409
Cash Flows from Financing Activities(1)135,751
 (124,461) (527,233) (296,674) (591,676)(588,695) 129,798
 (126,248) (527,555) (297,509)
Cash Dividends per Common Share1.46
 1.38
 1.55
 1.22
 1.16
2.29
 1.46
 1.38
 1.55
 1.22
Funds from Operations Attributable to Common Shareholders- Basic (1)(2)
$291,656
 $258,126
 $254,518
 $222,732
 $222,128
$308,517
 $291,656
 $258,126
 $254,518
 $222,732
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(1)The retrospective application of adopting certain Accounting Standard Updates on prior years' Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to the consolidated financial statements were made to conform to the current year presentation (see Notes 1 and 2 for additional information).
(2)See Item 7 for the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts definition of funds from operations attributable to common shareholders for this non-GAAP measure.

ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the comparative summary of selected financial data appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and trends which might appear should not be taken as indicative of future operations. Our results of operations and financial condition, as reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related footnotes, are subject to management’s evaluation and interpretation of business conditions, retailer performance, changing capital market conditions and other factors which could affect the ongoing viability of our tenants.
Executive Overview
Weingarten Realty Investors is a REIT organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code. We, and our predecessor entity, began the ownership of shopping centers and other commercial real estate in 1948. Our primary business is leasing space to tenants in the shopping centers we own or lease. We also provide property management services for which we charge fees to either joint ventures where we are partners or other outside owners.
We operate a portfolio of rental properties, primarily neighborhood and community shopping centers, totaling approximately 44.741.3 million square feet of gross leasableleaseable area, that is either owned by us or others. We have a diversified tenant base with our largest tenant comprising only 3.1%2.8% of base minimum rental revenues during 2016.2017.
At December 31, 2016,2017, we owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 220204 properties, which are located in 1817 states spanning the country from coast to coast.
We also owned interests in 2825 parcels of land held for development that totaled approximately 19.818.0 million square feet at December 31, 2016.2017.
We had approximately 5,8005,400 leases with 3,8003,700 different tenants at December 31, 2016.2017. Leases for our properties range from less than a year for smaller spaces to over 25 years for larger tenants. Rental revenues generally include minimum lease payments, which often increase over the lease term, reimbursements of property operating expenses, including real estate taxes, and additional rent payments based on a percentage of the tenants’ sales. Our anchor tenants are supermarkets, value-oriented apparel/discount stores and other retailers or service providers who generally sell basic necessity-type goods and services. WeAlthough there is a broad shift in shopping patterns, including Internet shopping that continues to affect our tenants, we believe the stability of our anchor tenants drive foot traffic, combined with convenient locations, attractive and well-maintained properties, high quality retailers and a strong tenant mix, should ensurelessen the long-term successeffects of our merchantsthese conditions and maintain the viability of our portfolio.
Our goal is to remain a leader in owning and operating top-tier neighborhood and community shopping centers in certain markets of the United States. Our strategic initiatives include: (1) raising net asset value and cash flow through quality acquisitions, redevelopments and new developments, (2) maintaining a strong, flexible consolidated balance sheet and a well-managed debt maturity schedule, and (3) growing net operating income from our existing portfolio by increasing occupancy and rental rates.rates and (4) owning quality shopping centers in preferred locations that attract strong tenants. We believe these initiatives will keep our portfolio of properties among the strongest in our sector. Due to lowcurrent capitalization rates in the market along with the uncertainty of the impact of increasing interest rates and various other market conditions, we will continue to be very prudent in our evaluation of all new investment opportunities. We believe the pricing of assets that we would like to sell remains reasonably firm at the same time that the pricing of our common shares has dropped well below our net asset value. If this market phenomenon continues, our disposition activity could increase accordingly.
In late August 2017, the Texas Gulf Coast, including the Houston metropolitan area, was subjected to extensive flooding by Hurricane Harvey. Additionally in September 2017, much of Florida was faced with the damaging winds of Hurricane Irma. We have assessed the impact of both hurricanes, which caused nominal damage to our properties within the affected areas and temporarily interrupted the operations of some of our tenants. As of December 31, 2017, we have recorded $1.8 million in costs related to the storms in operating expense. Although most of our tenants' operations have resumed and repairs are almost completed, we will continue to see price declines on some propertiesmonitor and adjust earnings as needed for storm damage estimates related to insurance claims in secondary and tertiary markets over the past year, which could reduce our disposition volumes. Additionally, the commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS") market has been a significant source of financing for buyers of our disposition properties. While new financial market regulations resulted in a fairly significant reduction in CMBS originations during 2016, we believe this market has begun to stabilize. However, availability within the CMBS markets for 2017 and beyond remains uncertain.future periods.

We intend to recycle non-core operating centers that no longer meet our ownership criteria and that will provide capital for growth opportunities. During 2016,2017, we disposed of real estate assets, which were owned by us either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, with our share of aggregate gross sales proceeds totaling $222.6$444.1 million. Subsequent to December 31, 2016,2017, we sold real estate assets with our share of aggregate gross sales proceeds totaling $31.9approximately $220.6 million. We have approximately $114.7$92 million of dispositions currently under contracts or letters of intent; however, there are no assurances that these transactions will close at such prices or at all. For 2017,2018, we believe we will complete dispositions in amounts between $125$250 million and $225$450 million; however, there are no assurances that this will actually occur.

occur, or at what values, or whether we may potentially exceed this range.
We intend to continue to actively seek acquisition properties that meet our return hurdles and to actively evaluate other opportunities as they enter the market. During 2016, we acquired four centers, a partner's interest in two consolidated real estate joint ventures and other property, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, with a total gross purchase price of $514.8 million, which includes the consolidation of a property from the acquisition of a partner's 50% interest in an unconsolidated tenancy-in-common arrangement. For 2017,2018, we expect to invest in acquisitions in amounts between $125acquisition investments, which could potentially range from $50 million and $225to $150 million; however, there are no assurances that this will actually occur.
As of December 31, 2015, we held a combined 51% interest in an unconsolidated real estate joint venture that owned three centers in Colorado with total assets and debt of $43.7 million and $72.4 million, respectively. In February 2016, in exchange for our partners' aggregate 49% interest in this venture and $2.5 million in cash, we distributed one center to our partners. We have consolidated this venture as of the transaction date and re-measured our investment in this venture to its fair value, and recognized a gain of $37.4 million.
We intend to continue to focus on identifying new development projects as another source of growth, as well as continue to look for internal growth opportunities. Although we have only seen a few viablebegun the development of mixed-use projects, the opportunities for additional new development projects are limited at this time due to a lack of supply indemand for new retail space has driven an increase in new development activity, particularly in mixed-use projects, which we believe is a positive trend.space. During 2016,2017, we invested $64.4$93.1 million in fourthree new development projects that are partially or wholly owned. Also during 2016,2017, we invested $96.6$28.0 million in 16 redevelopment projects that were partially or wholly owned. For 2017,2018, we expect to invest in new development and redevelopments in the range of $135$125 million to $235$175 million, but we can give no assurances that this will actually occur.
We strive to maintain a strong, conservative capital structure which should provide ready access to a variety of attractive long and short-term capital sources. We carefully balance lower cost, short-term financing with long-term liabilities associated with acquired or developed long-term assets.
In March 2016, we amended and extended our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility. This facility expires in March 2020, provides We continue to look for two consecutive six-month extensions upon our request and borrowing ratestransactions that float at a margin over LIBOR plus a facility fee. The borrowing margin improved under the new agreement to LIBOR plus 90 basis points, a decrease of 15 basis points. The facility also contains a competitive bid feature that allows us to request bids for up to $250 million. Additionally, an accordion feature allows us to increase the facility amount up to $850 million. We intend to use the proceeds from the facility to fund acquisition, new development and redevelopment activities, and for general corporate purposes.
In August 2016, we issued $250 million of 3.25% senior unsecured notes maturing in 2026. The notes were issued at 99.16% of the principal amount with a yield to maturity of 3.35%. The net proceeds received of $246.3 million were used to reduce the amount outstanding under our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility.
In June 2016, we amended an existing $90 million secured note to extend the maturity to 2028 and reduce the interest rate from 7.5% to 4.5% per annum. In connection with this transaction, we have recorded a $2.0 million gain on extinguishment of debt that has been classified as net interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In August 2016, we established a new ATM equity offering program under which we may, but are not obligated to, sell up to $250 million of common shares, in amounts and at times as we determine, at prices determined by the market at the time of sale. The common shares under this new program include common shares having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $34.1 million previously registered but unsold under a prior ATM equity offering program. We intend to use the net proceeds from future sales for general trust purposes, which may include acquisitions and reducing borrowings under our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility, repaying other indebtedness or repurchasing outstanding debt. During 2016, we sold 3.5 million common shares under this program with gross proceeds totaling $132.9 million. As of the date of this filing, $242.2 million of common shares remained available for sale under this ATM equity program.
We believe that these transactions should continue towill strengthen our consolidated balance sheet and further enhance our access to various sources of capital, while reducing our cost of capital. Due to the variability in the capital markets, there can be no assurance that favorable pricing and availability will be available in the future.

Operational Metrics
In assessing the performance of our centers, management carefully monitors various operating metrics of the portfolio. As a result of our strong leasing activity and low tenant fallout, and lack of quality retail space in the market, the operating metrics of our portfolio remained very strong in 20162017 as we focused on increasing rental rates and same property net operating income ("SPNOI" and see Non-GAAP Financial Measures for additional information). Our portfolio delivered solid operating results with:
occupancy of 94.3%94.8% at December 31, 2016;2017;
an increase of 3.8%2.6% in SPNOI including redevelopments for the threetwelve months ended December 31, 20162017 over the same period of 2015;2016; and
rental rate increases of 22.4%23.1% for new leases and 11.0%9.0% for renewals were realized during the threetwelve months ended December 31, 2016.2017.
Below are performance metrics associated with our signed occupancy, SPNOI growth and leasing activity on a pro rata basis:
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Anchor (space of 10,000 square feet or greater)96.5% 98.2%97.3% 96.5%
Non-Anchor90.6% 90.2%90.5% 90.6%
Total Occupancy94.3% 95.1%94.8% 94.3%
 Three Months Ended
December 31, 2016
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2016
SPNOI Growth (1)
3.8% 3.3%
 Three Months Ended
December 31, 2017
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2017
SPNOI Growth including Redevelopments (1)
2.4% 2.6%
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(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Measures for a definition of the measurement of SPNOI and a reconciliation to operating income within this section of Item 7.

Number
of
Leases
 
Square
Feet
('000's)
 
Average
New
Rent per
Square
Foot ($)
 
Average
Prior
Rent per
Square
Foot ($)
 
Average Cost
of Tenant
Improvements
per Square
Foot ($)
 
Change in
Base Rent
on Cash
Basis
Number
of
Leases
 
Square
Feet
('000's)
 
Average
New
Rent per
Square
Foot ($)
 
Average
Prior
Rent per
Square
Foot ($)
 
Average Cost
of Tenant
Improvements
per Square
Foot ($)
 
Change in
Base Rent
on Cash
Basis
Leasing Activity:                      
Three Months Ended December 31, 2016      
Three Months Ended December 31, 2017Three Months Ended December 31, 2017      
New leases (1)
49
 155
 $19.02
 $15.54
 $30.92
 22.4%56
 107
 $31.37
 $26.76
 $36.74
 17.2%
Renewals178
 737
 20.05
 18.05
 
 11.0%159
 574
 18.95
 17.86
 
 6.1%
Not comparable spaces29
 99
        32
 87
        
Total256
 991
 $19.87
 $17.62
 $5.35
 12.8%247
 768
 $20.90
 $19.26
 $5.77
 8.6%
                      
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016      
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2017Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2017      
New leases (1)
217
 671
 $22.07
 $17.42
 $33.13
 26.7%202
 612
 $23.42
 $19.04
 $38.99
 23.1%
Renewals739
 3,359
 17.74
 16.10
 .09
 10.2%705
 3,145
 18.33
 16.81
 
 9.0%
Not comparable spaces131
 316
        136
 557
        
Total1,087
 4,346
 $18.46
 $16.32
 $5.59
 13.1%1,043
 4,314
 $19.16
 $17.17
 $6.35
 11.6%
_______________
(1)Average external lease commissions per square foot for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 20162017 were $6.41$5.71 and $6.00,$5.51, respectively.

While we willChanging shopping habits, driven by rapid expansion of Internet-driven procurement, has led to increased financial problems for many retailers, which has had a negative impact on the retail real estate sector. We continue to monitor the economy andeffects of these trends, including the effects on our tenants,impact of retail customer spending over the long-term, welong-term. We believe the desirability of our physical locations, the significant diversification of our portfolio, both geographically and by tenant base, and the quality of our portfolio, will allow future increasesalong with its leading retailers or service providers that sell primarily grocery and basic necessity-type goods and services, position us well to occupancy levels. The bankruptcy proceedings for The Sports Authority has come to a conclusion for us and has resulted inmitigate the returnimpact of six spaces, which has negatively affected our occupancy and SPNOI until we re-lease and commence rent on these spaces. The decrease in occupancy related to our anchor spaces is a direct result of the Sports Authority bankruptcy, as well as the acquisition of a 96,000 square foot vacant building in the fourth quarter of 2016, that is adjacent to one of our centers and was formerly occupied by Target. Occupancy may also be affected over the next several quarters aschanges. Despite recent tenant bankruptcies, we continue to maximize our long-term portfolio value bybelieve there is retailer demand for quality space within strong, strategically located centers.
While we anticipate occupancy in 2018 to remain comparable with 2017, we may experience some fluctuations due to announced bankruptcies and the repositioning some of our anchor space.those spaces in the future. A reduction in quality retail space available, as well as continued retailer demand, contributed to the increase in overall rental rates on a same-space basis as we completed new leases and renewed existing leases. Leasing volume is anticipated to decline as we have less vacant space available for leasing andfluctuate due to the uncertainty in tenant fallout remains low.fallouts related to bankruptcies. Our expectation is that SPNOI growth withincluding redevelopments will average between 2.5% to 3.5% for 2017,2018 assuming no significant tenant bankruptcies, although there are no assurances that this will occur.
New Development/Redevelopment
At December 31, 2016,2017, we had fourthree projects in various stages of development that were partially or wholly owned, including a contractual commitment to purchase the retail portion of a mixed-use property and a joint venture project located in Arlington, Virginia where we expect to purchase the land during the second quarter of 2017.owned. We have funded $91.3$140.4 million through December 31, 20162017 on these projects, and we estimate our aggregate net investment upon completion to be $391.9 million, which includes anticipated funding of $127 million related to the Arlington, Virginia project.$363.1 million. Overall, the average projected stabilized return on investment for these multi-use properties, that include retail, office and residential components, is expected to be approximately 6.0%approximate 5.5% upon completion. During 2016, we sold our development in Raleigh, North Carolina, and effective January 1, 2016, we stabilized our development in Alexandria, Virginia, moving it to our operating property portfolio. This development was 100% leased with an investment of $65 million and an 8% yield. Additionally, effectiveEffective January 1, 2017, we stabilized the development in White Marsh, Maryland, moving it to our operating property portfolio. This development iswas 100% leased with an investment of $46 million and an 8% yield.
During 2016, we purchased land for a mixed-use project in Alexandria, Virgina, and construction activities commenced in 2017. We also entered into a joint venture partnership arrangement for another mixed-use project in Arlington, Virginia. We anticipate purchasing the land for this project and commencing construction in April 2017.
We have nine16 redevelopment projects in which we plan to invest approximately $61.9$228.8 million, which include a 30-story, high-rise residential tower at our River Oaks Shopping Center in Houston, Texas with an estimated investment of $150 million. Upon completion, the average projected stabilized return on our incremental investment on these redevelopment projects is expected to average around 10.5%7.5% to 12.5%9.5%. Included in these projects, we began redevelopment activities on three additional shopping centers where we estimate a capital investment totaling $22.5 million. During 2016, we completed seven redevelopment projects that added approximately 208,558 incremental square feet to the total portfolio with an incremental investment totaling $30.9 million.
We had approximately $83.0$69.2 million in land held for development at December 31, 20162017 that may either be developed or sold. While we are experiencing some interest from retailers and other market participants in our land held for development, opportunities for economically viable developments remain limited. We intend to continue to pursue additional development and redevelopment opportunities in multiple markets; however, finding the right opportunities remains challenging.
Subsequent to December 31, 2016, we announced a redevelopment project at our prominent River Oaks Shopping Center in Houston, Texas where we will be developing a 30-story luxury high-rise with around 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail. The total project cost will approximate $150 million and will include a parking garage. We expect to start construction in the first quarter of 2018 with stabilization estimated in 2021.
Acquisitions
Acquisitions are a key component of our long-term growth strategy. The availability of quality acquisition opportunities in the market remains sporadic in our targeted markets. Intense competition, along with a decline in the volume of high-quality core properties on the market, has in many cases driven pricing to pre-recession highs. We intend to remain disciplined in approaching these opportunities, pursuing only those that provide appropriate risk-adjusted returns.

Dispositions
Dispositions are also a key component of our ongoing management process where we selectively prune properties from our portfolio that no longer meet our geographic or growth targets. Dispositions provide capital, which may be recycled into properties that are high barrier-to-entry locations within high growth metropolitan markets, and thus have higher long-term growth potential. Additionally, proceeds from dispositions may be used to reduce outstanding debt, further deleveraging our consolidated balance sheet.sheet or repurchasing our common shares, dependent upon our share price.
Summary of Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and contingencies as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We evaluate our assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies require more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
Property
Acquisitions of properties are accounted for utilizing the acquisition of an asset method and, accordingly, the results of operations of an acquired property are included in our results of operations from the date of acquisition. Estimates of fair values are based upon future cash flows and other valuation techniques in accordance with our fair value measurements accounting policy. Fair values are used to record the purchase price of acquired property among land, buildings on an “as if vacant” basis, tenant improvements, other identifiable intangibles and any goodwill or gain on purchase. Other identifiable intangible assets and liabilities include the effect of out-of-market leases, the value of having leases in place (“as is” versus “as if vacant” and absorption costs), out-of-market assumed mortgages and tenant relationships. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method, generally over estimated useful lives of 40 years for buildings and over the lease term which includes bargain renewal options for other identifiable intangible assets. The impact of these estimates, including incorrect estimates in connection with acquisition values and estimated useful lives, could result in significant differences related to the purchased assets, liabilities and resulting depreciation or amortization. Acquisition costsCosts associated with the successful acquisition of an asset are expensedcapitalized as incurred. On January 1, 2017, we have adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-01, "Business Combinations." See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 for additional information.
Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships
To determine the method of accounting for partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships, management evaluates the characteristics of associated entities and determines whether an entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and, if so, determines which party is the primary beneficiary by analyzing whether we have both the power to direct the entity’s significant economic activities and the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses or receive potentially significant benefits. Significant judgments and assumptions inherent in this analysis include the design of the entity structure, the nature of the entity’s operations, future cash flow projections, the entity’s financing and capital structure, and contractual relationships and terms. We consolidate a VIE when we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary.
Primary risks associated with our involvement with our VIEs include the potential funding of the entities’ debt obligations or making additional contributions to fund the entities’ operations.operations or capital activities.

Partially owned, non-variable interest real estate joint ventures and partnerships over which we have a controlling financial interest are consolidated in our consolidated financial statements. In determining whether we have a controlling financial interest, we consider factors such as ownership interest, authority to make decisions, kick-out rights and substantive participating rights. Partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships where we do not have a controlling financial interest, but have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for using the equity method.

Management continually analyzes and assesses reconsideration events, including changes in the factors mentioned above, to determine if the consolidation treatment remains appropriate. Decisions regarding consolidation of partially owned entities frequently require significant judgment by our management. Errors in the assessment of consolidation could result in material changes to our consolidated financial statements.
Impairment
Our property is reviewed for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property, including any capitalized costs and any identifiable intangible assets, may not be recoverable.
If such an event occurs, a comparison is made of the current and projected operating cash flows of each such property into the foreseeable future, with consideration of applicable holding periods, on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property. If we determine the carrying amount is not recoverable, our basis in the property is reduced to its estimated fair value to reflect impairment in the value of the asset. Fair values are determined by management utilizing cash flow models, market capitalization and discount rates, or by obtaining third-party broker or appraisal estimates in accordance with our fair value measurements accounting policy.
We review current economic considerations each reporting period, including the effects of tenant bankruptcies, the suspension of tenant expansion plans for new development projects, declines in real estate values and any changes to plans related to our new development projects including land held for development, to identify properties where we believe market values may be deteriorating. Determining whether a property is impaired and, if impaired, the amount of write-down to fair value requires a significant amount of judgment by management and is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation. The evaluations used in these analyses could result in incorrect estimates when determining carrying values that could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Our investment in partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships is reviewed for impairment each reporting period. The ultimate realization is dependent on a number of factors, including the performance of each investment and market conditions. We will record an impairment charge if we determine that a decline in the estimated fair value of an investment below its carrying amount is other than temporary. A considerable amount of judgment by our management is used in this evaluation. Our overall future plans for the investment, our investment partner’s financial outlook and our views on current market and economic conditions may have a significant impact on the resulting factors analyzed for these purposes.
Our investments in tax increment revenue bonds are reviewed for impairment, including the evaluation of changes in events or circumstances that may indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. Realization is dependent on a number of factors, including investment performance, market conditions and payment structure. We will record an impairment charge if we determine that a decline in the value of the investment below its carrying amount is other than temporary, recovery of its cost basis is uncertain, and/or it is uncertain if the investment will be held to maturity. A considerable amount of judgment by our management is used in this evaluation, which may produce incorrect estimates that could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Results of Operations
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 20162017 to the Year Ended December 31, 20152016
The following table is a summary of certain items from our Consolidated Statements of Operations, which we believe represent items that significantly changed during 20162017 as compared to the same period in 20152016:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 Change % Change2017 2016 Change % Change
Revenues$549,555
 $512,844
 $36,711
 7.2%$573,163
 $549,555
 $23,608
 4.3%
Depreciation and amortization162,535
 145,940
 16,595
 11.4
167,101
 162,535
 4,566
 2.8
Operating expenses109,310
 98,855
 10,455
 10.6
Real estate taxes, net66,358
 60,289
 6,069
 10.1
75,636
 66,358
 9,278
 14.0
Impairment loss15,257
 98
 15,159
 15,468.4
Interest expense, net83,003
 87,783
 (4,780) (5.4)80,326
 83,003
 (2,677) (3.2)
Interest and other income2,569
 4,563
 (1,994) (43.7)7,915
 2,569
 5,346
 208.1
Gain on sale and acquisition of real estate joint venture and partnership interests48,322
 879
 47,443
 5,397.4

 48,322
 (48,322) (100.0)
Provision for income taxes6,856
 52
 6,804
 13,084.6
Benefit (provision) for income taxes17
 (6,856) 6,873
 100.2
Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net27,074
 20,642
 6,432
 31.2
Revenues
The increase in revenues of $23.6 million is primarily attributable to our acquisitions and new development completions that totaled $27.8 million. The existing portfolio and redevelopment properties contributed $18.1 million due to increases in rental rates and changes in occupancy, which is offset by our dispositions of $22.3 million.
Depreciation and Amortization
The increase in depreciation and amortization of $4.6 million is primarily attributable to our acquisitions and new development completions that totaled $11.7 million, which is offset by our dispositions and other capital activities.
Operating Expenses
The increase in operating expenses of $10.5 million is primarily attributable to our acquisitions and new development completions of $5.3 million, a $3.1 million lease termination fee paid in 2017, insurance costs of $1.8 million primarily associated with hurricanes, an increase of $2.4 million in costs associated with our deferred compensation plan, and an overall increase at our existing portfolio and redevelopment properties associated primarily with the timing of repairs, which is offset by our dispositions of $4.0 million and a $.9 million write-off of pre-development costs in 2016.
Real Estate Taxes, net
The increase in net real estate taxes of $9.3 million is primarily attributable to rate and valuation changes for the portfolio, as well as our acquisitions and new development completions, which were offset by our dispositions of $2.7 million.
Impairment Loss
The increase in impairment losses of $15.2 million is primarily attributable to the losses in 2017 associated with the completed or proposed disposition of four shopping centers, interests in two 50% unconsolidated joint ventures and the disposition of an unimproved land parcel as compared to the losses in same period of 2016 associated with the disposition of two unimproved land parcels.

Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense decreased $2.7 million or 3.2%. The components of net interest expense were as follows (in thousands): 
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016
Gross interest expense$82,404
 $85,134
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 (2,037)
Amortization of debt deferred costs, net3,890
 3,515
Over-market mortgage adjustment(1,100) (953)
Capitalized interest(4,868) (2,656)
Total$80,326
 $83,003
The decrease in gross interest expense is primarily attributable to a reduction in the weighted average interest rates between the respective periods. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the weighted average debt outstanding was $2.2 billion at a weighted average interest rate of 3.8% as compared to $2.2 billion outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 3.9% in the same period of 2016. The $2.0 million gain on debt extinguishment in 2016 was associated with the refinancing of a secured note. The $2.2 million increase in capitalized interest is primarily attributable to an increase in our new development activities in 2017.
Interest and Other Income
The increase in interest and other income of $5.3 million is primarily attributable to an increase in the fair value of assets held in a grantor trust related to our deferred compensation plan of $3.6 million, a pre-development cost recovery of $.9 million and $.7 million associated with gains from the sale of investments.
Gain on Sale and Acquisition of Real Estate Joint Venture and Partnership Interests
The gain in 2016 of $48.3 million is associated with the remeasurement of our 51% unconsolidated real estate partnership interest to fair value associated with the exchange of properties among the partners, the acquisition of our partner's 50% interest in a previously unconsolidated tenancy-in-common arrangement and the realization of changes in fair value upon the consolidation of that entity, and the remeasurement of a land parcel from an unconsolidated real estate joint venture to fair value.
Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes
The increase in benefit (provision) for income taxes is primarily attributable to activities in our taxable REIT subsidiary. In 2017, a tax benefit of $1.6 million was realized associated primarily with impairment losses and an NOL carryforward from disposition activities as compared to a tax provision of $5.8 million in the same period of 2016 associated primarily with the gain from the exchange of properties among the partners of an unconsolidated real estate joint venture and the disposition of the development in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
The increase of $6.4 million in the equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships is primarily attributable to an increase of $2.3 million in our share of the gain on sale from disposition activities within the respective periods, an acquisition of a center in 2016, which contributed $1.8 million, and an increase in equity preferential earnings.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2016 to the Year Ended December 31, 2015
The following table is a summary of certain items from our Consolidated Statements of Operations, which we believe represent items that significantly changed during 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 Change % Change
Revenues$549,555
 $512,844
 $36,711
 7.2%
Depreciation and amortization162,535
 145,940
 16,595
 11.4
Real estate taxes, net66,358
 60,289
 6,069
 10.1
Interest expense, net83,003
 87,783
 (4,780) (5.4)
Interest and other income2,569
 4,563
 (1,994) (43.7)
Gain on sale and acquisition of real estate joint
venture and partnership interests
48,322
 879
 47,443
 5,397.4
Provision for income taxes6,856
 52
 6,804
 13,084.6
Revenues
The increase in revenues of $36.7 million is primarily attributable to our acquisitions and new development completions that totaled $34.5 million. The existing portfolio and redevelopment properties contributed $15.3 million, which is offset by our dispositions of $13.1 million.
Depreciation and Amortization
The increase in depreciation and amortization of $16.6 million is primarily attributable to our acquisitions and new development completions that totaled $18.1 million, which is offset by our dispositions and other capital activities.
Real Estate Taxes, net
The increase in net real estate taxes of $6.1 million is primarily attributable to our acquisitions and new development completions that totaled $4.0 million, as well as rate and valuation changes for the portfolio, which were offset by our dispositions of $.9 million.
Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense decreased $4.8 million or 5.4%. The components of net interest expense were as follows (in thousands): 
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015
Gross interest expense$85,134
 $82,385
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt(2,037) 6,100
Amortization of debt deferred costs, net3,515
 3,333
Over-market mortgage adjustment(953) (783)
Capitalized interest(2,656) (3,252)
Total$83,003
 $87,783
The decrease in net interest expense is primarily attributable primarily to the $8.1 million decrease in debt extinguishment activities within the respective periods. In 2016, a $2.0 million gain was realized as compared to a $6.1 million loss in 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the weighted average debt outstanding was $2.2 billion at a weighted average interest rate of 3.9% as compared to $2.0 billion outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 4.2% in the same period of 2015.
Interest and Other Income
The decrease in interest and other income of $2.0 million is primarily attributable to a $1.7 million litigation settlement received in 2015.

Gain on Sale and Acquisition of Real Estate Joint Venture and Partnership Interests
The gain in 2016 of $48.3 million is primarily attributable to a $37.4 million gain associated with the remeasurement of our 51% unconsolidated real estate partnership interest to fair value associated with the exchange of properties among the partners, a $9.0 million gain associated with the fair value realization upon consolidation of our equity associated with the acquisition of a partner's 50% interest in a previously unconsolidated tenancy-in-common arrangement and a gain of $1.9 million associated with the remeasurement of a land parcel from an unconsolidated real estate joint venture. The gain in 2015 of $.9 million is primarily attributable to our return of equity associated with an unconsolidated joint venture's disposition of its real estate property.
Provision for Income Taxes
The increase of $6.8 million in the provision for income taxes is attributable to our taxable REIT subsidiary associated primarily with the gain from the exchange of properties among the partners of an unconsolidated real estate joint venture and the disposition of the development in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2015 to the Year Ended December 31, 2014
The following table is a summary of certain items from our Consolidated Statements of Operations, which we believe represent items that significantly changed during 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2015 2014 Change % Change
Revenues$512,844
 $514,406
 $(1,562) (0.3)%
Depreciation and amortization145,940
 150,356
 (4,416) (2.9)
General and administrative expenses27,524
 24,902
 2,622
 10.5
Interest expense, net87,783
 94,725
 (6,942) (7.3)
Gain on sale and acquisition of real estate joint
venture and partnership interests
879
 1,718
 (839) (48.8)
Equity in earnings of real estate joint
ventures and partnerships, net
19,300
 22,317
 (3,017) (13.5)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes(52) 1,261
 (1,313) 104.1
Revenues
The decrease in revenues of $1.6 million is primarily attributable to our dispositions in 2015 and 2014 that totaled $37.6 million and slight changes in occupancy, which is offset by an increase in rental rates and $23.1 million from our acquisitions and redevelopment and new development completions.
Depreciation and Amortization
The decrease of $4.4 million is primarily attributable to the acceleration of depreciation totaling $3.6 million in 2014 for a redevelopment project and our dispositions in 2015 and 2014, which is offset by acquisitions, new development completions and other capital activities.
General and Administrative Expenses
The increase in general and administrative expenses of $2.6 million is primarily attributable to consulting and maintenance costs associated with a new enterprise resource planning system; consulting costs related to the new tangible property regulations property review; and a reduction in the capitalization allocation of overhead primarily associated with our leasing department.
Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense decreased $6.9 million or 7.3%. The components of net interest expense were as follows (in thousands):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2015 2014
Gross interest expense$82,385
 $93,533
Loss on extinguishment of debt6,100
 2,193
Amortization of debt deferred costs, net3,333
 3,247
Over-market mortgage adjustment(783) (946)
Capitalized interest(3,252) (3,302)
Total$87,783
 $94,725
Gross interest expense totaled $82.4 million in 2015, down $11.1 million or 11.9% from 2014. The decrease in gross interest expense is primarily attributable to a reduction in both the weighted average debt outstanding and interest rates as a result of various maturities of higher-rate debt and the issuance of lower-rate unsecured notes, including a term loan. In 2015, the weighted average debt outstanding was $2.0 billion at a weighted average interest rate of 4.2% as compared to $2.1 billion outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 4.7% in the same period of 2014. The increase in extinguishment of debt of $3.9 million is attributable primarily to $6.1 million in 2015 associated with the refinancing of a $66 million secured note and $1.2 million in 2014 associated with the redemption of 8.1% senior unsecured notes.

Gain on Sale and Acquisition of Real Estate Joint Venture and Partnership Interests
The gain in 2015 is primarily attributable to our return of equity associated with an unconsolidated joint venture's disposition of its real estate property as compared to the gain in 2014 associated with the partial disposition of an unconsolidated real estate joint venture interest.
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
The decrease of $3.0 million is primarily attributable to the reduction in our share of the gain on sale associated with the disposition of centers in 2015 and 2014.
(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes
The increase of $1.3 million in the provision for income taxes is attributable to the realization of a $2.1 million tax benefit in 2014 associated with the sale of unimproved land in our taxable REIT subsidiary, which was previously impaired and did not recur in 2015. Additionally, Texas franchise taxes decreased from the prior year as a result of a reduction in both the tax rate and our apportionment percentage.
Effects of Inflation
We have structured our leases in such a way as to remain largely unaffected should significant inflation occur. Most of the leases contain percentage rent provisions whereby we receive increased rentals based on the tenants’ gross sales. Many leases provide for increasing minimum rental rates during the terms of the leases through escalation provisions. In addition, many of our leases are for terms of less than 10 years, allowing us to adjust rental rates to changing market conditions when the leases expire. Many of our leases also contain percentage rent provisions whereby we receive increased rentals based on the tenants’ gross sales. Most of our leases also require the tenants to pay their proportionate share of operating expenses and real estate taxes. As a result of these lease provisions, increases in operating expenses due to inflation, as well as real estate tax rate increases, generally do not have a significant adverse effect upon our operating results as they are absorbed by our tenants. Under the current economic climate, inflation has been rising very slowly.
Economic Conditions
We believe that underlying economic fundamentals continue to show positive, albeit slow, growth. We also believe that consumer confidence is currently positive due in part to the presidential election, declining oil prices and improvements in the labor market.market and changes in the tax law. Furthermore, personal income and housing prices are continuing to increase in our primary markets. We believe there is a direct correlation between housing wealth and consumption, and we expect rebounding home prices will further strengthen retail fundamentals, including rent growth and net operating income. Our focus on supermarket-anchored centers in densely populated major metropolitan areas should position our portfolio to capitalize ontake advantage of the improvingever-changing retail landscape.
With respect to Houston and other markets that are energy dependent, lowerincreasing oil prices continues to have a negative impact onpositively impacted the local economy and has adversely affectedbegun to favorably affect the office and multifamily real estate sectors. AnIf prices should decline again for an extended duration, of this low oil price environment could impact the performance of our centers in the Houston market;market could be impacted; we believe however, that having most of our centers in dense, high income areas of Houston and the lack of retail completions in the last five years, combined with population growth, and the diversification of Houston's industries, reduces the potential negative impact to us in Houston of low oil prices.
As strengthening retail fundamentals drive demand for investments in top-tier retail real estate, we continue to dedicate internal resources to identify and evaluate available assets in our markets so that we may purchase the best assets and properties with the strongest upside potential. Also, we continue to look for redevelopment opportunities within our existing portfolio by repositioning our anchor tenants and new development opportunities to spur growth.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Our primary operating liquidity needs are paying our common share dividends, maintaining and operating our existing properties, paying our debt service costs, excluding debt maturities, and funding capital expenditures. Under our 20172018 business plan, cash flows from operating activities are expected to meet these planned capital needs.
The primary sources of capital for funding any debt maturities, acquisitions, new developments and redevelopments are our excess cash flow generated by our operating properties; credit facilities; proceeds from both secured and unsecured debt issuances; proceeds from common and preferred equity issuances; and cash generated from the sale of property and the formation of joint ventures. Amounts outstanding under the unsecured revolving credit facility are retired as needed with proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, common and preferred equity, cash generated from the disposition of properties and cash flow generated by our operating properties.

As of December 31, 2016,2017, we had available borrowing capacity of $250.1$493.6 million under our unsecured revolving credit facility, and our debt maturities for 20172018 total $86.7$113.4 million. During March 2016, we amended our revolving credit agreement to, among other things, extend the maturity date to March 2020, with a provision to extend the maturity date for two consecutive six-month periods, at our option. Additionally, the facility also allows us to increase the facility amount up to $850 million. We intend to use this facility to fund acquisition, new development and redevelopment activities, and for general corporate purposes.
In August 2016, we issued $250 million of 3.25% senior unsecured notes maturing in 2026. The notes were issued at 99.16% of the principal amount with a yield to maturity of 3.35%. The net proceeds received of $246.3 million were used to reduce the amount outstanding under our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility.
In August 2016, we established a new ATM equity offering program under which we may, but are not obligated to, sell up to $250 million of common shares, in amounts and at times as we determine, at prices determined by the market at the time of sale. The common shares under this new program include common shares having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $34.1 million previously registered but unsold under a prior ATM equity offering program. We intend to use the net proceeds from future sales for general trust purposes, which may include acquisitions and reducing borrowings under our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility, repaying other indebtedness or repurchasing outstanding debt. During 2016, we sold 3.5 million common shares under this program with gross proceeds totaling $132.9 million. As of the date of this filing, $242.2 million of common shares remained available for sale under this ATM equity program.
We have a $200 million share repurchase plan. Under this plan, we may repurchase common shares from time-to-time in open-market or in privately negotiated purchases based on management's evaluation of market conditions and other factors. As of the date of this filing, we have not repurchased any shares under this plan.
We believe net proceeds from these transactions and planned capital recycling, combined with our available capacity under the revolving credit and short-term borrowing facilities, will provide adequate liquidity to fund our capital needs, including acquisitions, redevelopments and new development activities. In the event our capital recycling program does not progress as expected, we believe other debt and equity alternatives are available to us. Although external market conditions are not within our control, we do not currently foresee any impediment to our entering the capital markets if needed.
During 2016,2017, aggregate gross sales proceeds from our dispositions totaled $222.6$444.1 million, which were owned by us either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships. Operating cash flows from dispositions are included in net cash from operating activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, while proceeds from dispositions are included as investing activities.
We have a $200 million share repurchase plan. Under this plan, we may repurchase common shares from time-to-time in open-market or in privately negotiated purchases. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligations to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the plan. As of the date of this filing, we have not repurchased any shares under this plan.
We have non-recourse debt secured by acquired or developed properties held in several of our real estate joint ventures and partnerships. Off-balance sheet mortgage debt for our unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships totaled $301.5$298.1 million, of which our pro rata ownership is $110.0$108.0 million, at December 31, 2016.2017. Scheduled principal mortgage payments on this debt, excluding deferred debt costs and non-cash related items totaling $(.6) million, at 100% are as follows (in millions): 
2017$12.0
20185.9
$6.4
20196.2
6.4
202092.8
93.0
2021172.8
173.0
20222.1
Thereafter12.4
17.8
Total$302.1
$298.7
We hedge the future cash flows of certain debt transactions, as well as changes in the fair value of our debt instruments, principally through interest rate swap contracts with major financial institutions. We generally have the right to sell or otherwise dispose of our assets except in certain cases where we are required to obtain our joint venture partners’ consent or a third party consent for assets held in special purpose entities that are 100% owned by us.

Investing Activities
Acquisitions
During 2016, we acquired four centers, a partner's interest in two consolidated real estate joint ventures and other property with an aggregate gross purchase price of $514.8 million, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, which includes the consolidation of a property from the acquisition of a partner's 50% interest in an unconsolidated tenancy-in-common arrangement and the realization of a $9.0 million gain on the fair value remeasurement of our equity method investment.
Dispositions
During 2016,2017, we sold 1720 centers and other property, including real estate assets owned through our interest in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships. Our share of aggregate gross sales proceeds from these transactions totaled $222.6$444.1 million and generated our share of the gains of approximately $76.2 million, which includes a $1.9 million gain associated with the fair value remeasurement of a land parcel distributed to us from an unconsolidated joint venture.
Joint Venture
As of December 31, 2015, we held a combined 51% interest in an unconsolidated real estate joint venture that owned three centers in Colorado with total assets and debt of $43.7 million and $72.4 million, respectively. In February 2016, in exchange for our partners' aggregate 49% interest in this venture and $2.5 million in cash, we distributed one center to our partners. We have consolidated this venture as of the transaction date and re-measured our investment in this venture to its fair value, and recognized a gain of $37.4$217.2 million.
New Development/Redevelopment
At December 31, 2016,2017, we had fourthree projects under development with aapproximately .3 million of total square footage of approximately 1.0 millionfor retail and office space and 644 residential units, that were partially or wholly owned, including a contractual commitment to purchase the retail portion of a mixed-use property and a joint venture project located in Arlington, Virginia where we expect to purchase the land during the second quarter of 2017.owned. We have funded $91.3$140.4 million through December 31, 20162017 on these projects. Upon completion, we expect our aggregate net investment in these multi-use projects to be $391.9 million, which includes anticipated funding of $127 million related to the Arlington, Virginia project. During 2016, we sold our development in Raleigh, North Carolina, and effective January 1, 2016, we stabilized our development in Alexandria, Virginia, moving it to our operating property portfolio. This development was 100% leased with an investment of $65 million and an 8% yield. Additionally, effective$363.1 million. Effective January 1, 2017, we stabilized the development in White Marsh, Maryland, moving it to our operating property portfolio. This development iswas 100% leased with an investment of $46 million and an 8% yield.
At December 31, 2016,2017, we had nine16 redevelopment projects in which we plan to invest approximately $61.9$228.8 million, which include a 30-story, high-rise residential tower at our River Oaks Shopping Center in Houston, Texas with an estimated investment of $150 million. Upon completion, the average projected stabilized return on our incremental investment on these redevelopment projects is expected to average around 10.5%7.5% to 12.5%9.5%. Included in these projects, we began redevelopment activities on three additional shopping centers where we estimate a capital investment totaling $22.5 million. During 2016, we completed seven redevelopment projects that added approximately 208,558 incremental square feet to the total portfolio with an incremental investment totaling $30.9 million.

We typically finance our new development and redevelopment projects with proceeds from our unsecured revolving credit facility, as it is our general practice not to use third party construction financing. Management monitors amounts outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facility and periodically pays down such balances using cash generated from operations, from debt issuances, from common and preferred share issuances and from the disposition of properties.

Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures for additions to the existing portfolio, acquisitions, tenant improvements, new development, redevelopment and our share of investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Acquisitions$505,046
 $249,039
$
 $504,876
Tenant Improvements22,982
 20,169
24,823
 22,982
New Development64,174
 26,077
93,120
 64,174
Redevelopment30,789
 18,510
31,693
 30,789
Capital Improvements16,562
 13,166
20,391
 16,562
Other12,980
 5,780
2,384
 12,980
Total$652,533
 $332,741
$172,411
 $652,363
The increasedecrease in capital expenditures is primarily attributable primarily to the 2016 acquisition and redevelopment activity. Theactivity, which is partially offset by the increase in new development is attributableactivity associated primarily to the purchase of land forthe retail portion of a mixed-use project in Alexandria, Virgina.Seattle, Washington and our share of the land parcel acquisition and development in Arlington, Virginia.
For 2017,2018, we anticipate our acquisitions to total between $125$50 million and $225$150 million. Our new development and redevelopment investment for 20172018 is estimated to be approximately $135$125 million to $235$175 million. For 2017,2018, capital and tenant improvements is expected to be consistent with 20162017 expenditures. No assurances can be provided that our planned capital activities will occur. Further, we have entered into commitments aggregating $41.1$114.7 million comprised principally of construction contracts which are generally due in 12 to 36 months and anticipated to be funded under our unsecured revolving credit facility.
Capital expenditures for additions described above relate to cash flows from investing activities as follows(infollows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Acquisition of real estate and land$500,591
 $221,779
$1,902
 $500,421
Development and capital improvements101,179
 83,702
133,336
 101,179
Real estate joint ventures and partnerships - Investments50,763
 27,260
37,173
 50,763
Total$652,533
 $332,741
$172,411
 $652,363
Capitalized soft costs, including payroll and other general and administrative costs, interest, insurance and real estate taxes, totaled $10.7$13.4 million and $10.9$10.7 million for the year ended December 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively.
Financing Activities
Debt
Total debt outstanding was $2.4$2.1 billion at December 31, 20162017 and consists of $2.1 billion, including the effect of $200 million of interest rate swap contracts, which bears interest at fixed rates, and $266.8$17.9 million, which bears interest at variable rates. Additionally, of our total debt, $443.1$413.7 million was secured by operating centers while the remaining $1.9$1.7 billion was unsecured.

At December 31, 2016,2017, we have a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility, which expires in March 2020 and provides borrowing rates that float at a margin over LIBOR plus a facility fee. At December 31, 2016,2017, the borrowing margin and facility fee, which are priced off a grid that is tied to our senior unsecured credit ratings, were 90 and 15 basis points, respectively. The facility also contains a competitive bid feature that allows us to request bids for up to $250 million. Additionally, an accordion feature allows us to increase the facility amount up to $850 million. As of January 31, 2017,2018, we had $210.0 millionno amounts outstanding, and the available balance was $285.1$493.6 million, net of $4.9$6.4 million in outstanding letters of credit.

Effective March 2015,At December 31, 2017, we entered into an agreement withhave a bank for a$10 million unsecured short-term unsecured facility totaling $20 million that we maintain for cash management purposes. We extended and amended this agreement to reduce the facility to $10 million on March 27, 2016. The facility, which matures in March 2017,2018, provides for fixed interest rate loans at a 30-day LIBOR rate plus borrowing margin, facility fee and an unused facility fee of 125, 10, and 105 basis points, respectively. As of January 31, 2017,2018, we had no amounts outstanding under this facility.
For 2016,During 2017, the maximum balance and weighted average balance outstanding under both facilities combined were $372.0$245.0 million and $141.0$133.4 million, respectively, at a weighted average interest rate of 1.3%1.8%.
During 2016, we repaid $75 million of fixed-rate unsecured medium term notes upon maturity at a weighted average interest rate of 5.5%.
In August 2016, we issued $250 million of 3.25% senior unsecured notes maturing in 2026. The notes were issued at 99.16% of the principal amount with a yield to maturity of 3.35%. The net proceeds received of $246.3 million were used to reduce the amount outstanding under our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility.
In June 2016, we amended an existing $90 million secured note to extend the maturity to 2028 and reduce the interest rate from 7.5% to 4.5% per annum. In connection with this transaction, we have recorded a $2.0 million gain on extinguishment of debt that has been classified as net interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Our five most restrictive covenants, composed from both our public debt and revolving credit facility, include debt to asset, secured debt to asset, fixed charge, unencumbered asset test and unencumbered interest coverage ratios. We are not aware of any non-compliance with our public debt and revolving credit facility covenants as of December 31, 2016.2017.
Our most restrictive public debt covenant ratios, as defined in our indenture and supplemental indenture agreements, were as follows at December 31, 2016:2017:
Covenant Restriction Actual
Debt to Asset Ratio Less than 60.0% 44.3%40.7%
Secured Debt to Asset Ratio Less than 40.0% 8.3%8.1%
Fixed Charge Ratio Greater than 1.5 4.14.3
Unencumbered Asset Test Greater than 150% 241.0%264.4%
At December 31, 2016,2017, we had three interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $200 million that were designated as cash flow hedges. These contracts mature March 2020 and fix the LIBOR component of the interest rates at 1.5%. We have determined that these contracts are highly effective in offsetting future variable interest cash flows.
During 2016, we entered into and settled a forward-starting interest rate swap contract with an aggregate notional amount of $200 million hedging future fixed-rate debt issuances. This contract fixed the 10-year swap rate at 1.5% per annum. Upon settlement of this contract, we paid $2.1 million resulting in a loss of $2.0 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Associated with the refinancing of a secured note, on June 24, 2016, we terminated two interest rate swap contracts that were designated as fair value hedges and had an aggregate notional amount of $62.9 million. Upon settlement, we received $2.2 million, which was recognized as part of the gain on extinguishment of debt related to the hedged debt.
We could be exposed to losses in the event of nonperformance by the counter-parties related to our interest rate swap contracts; however, management believes such nonperformance is unlikely.remote.
Equity
Our Board of Trust Managers approved a first quarter 2017 dividend of $.385 per common share, an increase from $.365 per common share in 2016. Common share dividends paid totaled $185.1$294.1 million during 2016.for the year ended December 31, 2017, which includes a special dividend paid in December 2017 in the amount of $.75 per common share, which was distributed due to the significant gains on dispositions of property. Our dividend payout ratio (as calculated as dividends paid on common shares divided by core funds from operations attributable to common shareholders - basic) for the year ended December 31, 20162017 approximated 61.9%93.2% (see Non-GAAP Financial Measures for additional information).

In August 2016, we established Our Board of Trust Managers approved a new ATM equity offering program under which we may, but are not obligated to, sell up to $250 millionfirst quarter 2018 dividend of $.395 per common shares, in amounts and at times as we determine, at prices determined byshare, an increase from $.385 per common share for the market at the timerespective quarter of sale. The common shares under this new program include common shares having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $34.1 million previously registered but unsold under a prior ATM equity offering program. We intend to use the net proceeds from future sales for general trust purposes, which may include acquisitions and reducing borrowings under our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility, repaying other indebtedness or repurchasing outstanding debt. During 2016, we sold 3.5 million common shares under this program with gross proceeds totaling $132.9 million. As of the date of this filing, $242.2 million of common shares remained available for sale under this ATM equity program.2017.
We have a $200 million share repurchase plan. Under this plan, we may repurchase common shares from time-to-time in open-market or in privately negotiated purchases. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligations to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the plan. As of the date of this filing, we have not repurchased any shares under this plan.
We have an effective universal shelf registration statement which expires in September 2017, which we intend to extend.2020. We will continue to closely monitor both the debt and equity markets and carefully consider our available financing alternatives, including both public offerings and private placements.

Contractual Obligations
We have debt obligations related to our mortgage loans and unsecured debt, including any draws on our credit facilities. We have shopping centers that are subject to non-cancelable long-term ground leases where a third party owns and has leased the underlying land to us to construct and/or operate a shopping center. In addition, we have non-cancelable operating leases pertaining to office space from which we conduct our business. The table below excludes obligations related to our new development projects because such amounts are not fixed or determinable, and commitments aggregating $41.1$114.7 million comprised principally of construction contracts which are generally due in 12 to 36 months. The following table summarizes our primary contractual obligations as of December 31, 20162017 (in thousands):
Payments due by periodPayments due by period
Total Less than 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years More than 5 yearsTotal Less than 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years More than 5 years
Mortgages and Notes Payable (1)
                  
Unsecured Debt$2,277,734
 $99,009
 $123,020
 $304,044
 $1,751,661
$1,990,959
 $79,202
 $116,512
 $307,484
 $1,487,761
Secured Debt525,694
 79,691
 148,570
 64,003
 233,430
498,264
 120,004
 116,170
 43,220
 218,870
Lease Payments128,831
 3,058
 6,026
 5,374
 114,373
114,971
 2,889
 5,337
 4,682
 102,063
Other Obligations (2)
133,519
 99,301
 34,218
    107,903
 75,485
 32,418
    
Total Contractual Obligations$3,065,778
 $281,059
 $311,834
 $373,421
 $2,099,464
$2,712,097
 $277,580
 $270,437
 $355,386
 $1,808,694
 
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(1)Includes principal and interest with interest on variable-rate debt calculated using rates at December 31, 2016,2017, excluding the effect of interest rate swaps. Also, excludes a $67.1$64.1 million debt service guaranty liability. See Note 6 for additional information.
(2)Other obligations include income and real estate tax payments, commitments associated with our secured debt and other employee payments. Included in 2017,2018, is the estimated contribution to our pension plan, which meets or exceeds the minimum statutory funding requirements; however, we have the right to discontinue contributions at any time. See Note 18 for additional information. Included in 2017 is a purchase obligation of $24.0 million. See Note 2017 for additional information.
Related to a development project in Sheridan, Colorado, we have provided a guaranty for the payment of any debt service shortfalls on tax increment revenue bonds issued in connection with the project. The Sheridan Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") issued Series A bonds used for an urban renewal project, of which $67.1$64.1 million remain outstanding at December 31, 2016.2017. The bonds are to be repaid with incremental sales and property taxes and a public improvement fee ("PIF") to be assessed on current and future retail sales and, to the extent necessary, any amounts we may have to provide under a guaranty. The incremental taxes and PIF are to remain intact until the earlier of the payment of the bond liability in full or 2040. The debt associated with this guaranty has been recorded in our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2016.2017.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2016,2017, none of our off-balance sheet arrangements had a material effect on our liquidity or availability of, or requirement for, our capital resources. Letters of credit totaling $4.9$6.4 million were outstanding under the unsecured revolving credit facility at December 31, 2016.2017.
We have entered into several unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships. Under many of these agreements, we and our joint venture partners are required to fund operating capital upon shortfalls in working capital. As operating manager of most of these entities, we have considered these funding requirements in our business plan.
Reconsideration events, including changes in variable interests, could cause us to consolidate these joint ventures and partnerships. We continuously evaluate these events as we become aware of them. Some triggers to be considered are additional contributions required by each partner and each partner’s ability to make those contributions. Under certain of these circumstances, we may purchase our partner’s interest. Our material unconsolidated real estate joint ventures are with entities which appear sufficiently stable; however, if market conditions were to deteriorate and our partners are unable to meet their commitments, there is a possibility we may have to consolidate these entities. If we were to consolidate all of our unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, we would continue to be in compliance with our debt covenants.

As of December 31, 2016,2017, one unconsolidated real estate joint venture was determined to be a VIE through the issuance of a secured loan, since the lender had the ability to make decisions that could have a significant impact on the profitability of the entity. Our maximum risk of loss associated with this VIE was limited to $34.0 million at December 31, 2016.2017. Also inat December 2016, we entered into one31, 2017, another joint venture arrangement for the future development of a mixed-use project. Based on the associated agreements, we haveproject was determined that the entity isto be a VIE; however, weVIE. We are not the primary beneficiary due toas the substantive participating rights associated with the entity are shared, and we do not have the power to direct the significant activities of the entity. We anticipate funding approximately $127$93 million in equity and debt associated with the mixed-use project through 2020.
We are workingOn January 1, 2018, a real estate limited partnership agreement with a developer offoreign institutional investor was amended to include a mixed-use project in the state of Washington and have executed an agreementpotential obligation to purchase up to $61 million of real estate assets through December 31, 2018 with the retail portionoption to extend for up to two additional years. Our ownership in this unconsolidated real estate limited partnership agreement is 51%, and as of the project for approximately $24.0 million at closing, which is estimated to be in the first quarterdate of 2017.this filing, no assets have been purchased under this agreement.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Certain of our key performance indicators are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses these measures along with our GAAP financial statements in order to evaluate our operating results. We believe these additional measures provide users of our financial information additional comparable indicators of our industry, as well as, our performance.
Funds from Operations Attributable to Common Shareholders
The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines funds from operations attributable to common shareholders ("NAREIT FFO") as net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding extraordinary items and gains or losses from sales of operating real estate assets and interests in real estate equity investments and their applicable taxes, plus depreciation and amortization of operating properties and impairment of depreciable real estate and in substance real estate equity investments, including our share of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships. We calculate NAREIT FFO in a manner consistent with the NAREIT definition.
We believe NAREIT FFO is a widely recognized measure of REIT operating performance which provides our shareholders with a relevant basis for comparison among other REITs. Management uses NAREIT FFO as a supplemental internal measure to conduct and evaluate our business because there are certain limitations associated with using GAAP net income by itself as the primary measure of our operating performance. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, management believes that the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that uses historical cost accounting is insufficient by itself. There can be no assurance that NAREIT FFO presented by us is comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs.

We also present core funds from operations attributable to common shareholders (“Core FFO”) as an additional supplemental measure as it is more reflective of the core operating performance of our portfolio of properties. Core FFO is defined as NAREIT FFO excluding charges and gains related to non-cash, non-operating and other transactions or events that hinder the comparability of operating results. Specific examples of items excluded from Core FFO include, but are not limited to, gains or losses associated with the extinguishment of debt or other liabilities, impairments of land, transactional costs associated with acquisition and development activities, certain deferred tax provisions/benefits, redemption costs of preferred shares and gains on the disposal of non-real estate assets.
NAREIT FFO and Core FFO should not be considered as alternatives to net income or other measurements under GAAP as indicators of our operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as measures of liquidity. NAREIT FFO and Core FFO do not reflect working capital changes, cash expenditures for capital improvements or principal payments on indebtedness.

NAREIT FFO and Core FFO is calculated as follows (in thousands):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
Net income attributable to common shareholders$335,274
 $238,933
 $160,835
Depreciation and amortization of real estate166,125
 162,989
 145,199
Depreciation and amortization of real estate of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships14,020
 15,118
 14,451
Impairment of operating properties and real estate equity investments12,247
 
 153
Impairment of operating properties of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships
 326
 1,497
Gain on acquisition including associated real estate equity investment
 (46,398) 
Gain on sale of property and interests in real estate equity investments(217,659) (101,124) (60,472)
Gain on dispositions of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships(6,187) (3,693) (1,558)
Benefit for income taxes (1)
(711) 
 
Noncontrolling interests (2)
5,424
 25,521
 (1,969)
Other(16) (16) (10)
NAREIT FFO – basic308,517
 291,656
 258,126
Income attributable to operating partnership units3,084
 1,996
 1,903
NAREIT FFO – diluted311,601
 293,652
 260,029
Adjustments to Core FFO:     
Redemption costs of preferred shares
 
 9,749
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(729) 7,024
 
Acquisition costs
 1,782
 1,007
Other impairment loss3,031
 98
 
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt
 (1,679) 6,100
Severance costs1,378
 
 
Storm damage costs1,822
 
 
Recovery of pre-development costs(949) 
 
Other2,292
 17
 (2,113)
Core FFO – diluted$318,446
 $300,894
 $274,772
      
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic127,755
 126,048
 123,037
Effect of dilutive securities:     
Share options and awards870
 1,059
 1,292
Operating partnership units1,446
 1,462
 1,472
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted130,071
 128,569
 125,801
      
NAREIT FFO per common share – basic$2.41
 $2.31
 $2.10
      
NAREIT FFO per common share – diluted$2.40
 $2.28
 $2.07
      
Core FFO per common share – diluted$2.45
 $2.34
 $2.18
_______________
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014
Net income attributable to common shareholders$238,933
 $160,835
 $277,168
Depreciation and amortization159,938
 143,067
 145,660
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships15,118
 14,451
 14,793
Impairment of operating properties and real estate equity investments
 153
 895
Impairment of operating properties of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships326
 1,497
 305
Gain on acquisition including associated real estate equity investment(46,398) 
 
Gain on sale of property and interests in real estate equity investments(72,552) (60,309) (179,376)
Gain on dispositions of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships(3,693) (1,558) (4,919)
Other(16) (10) (8)
NAREIT FFO – basic291,656
 258,126
 254,518
Income attributable to operating partnership units1,996
 1,903
 2,171
NAREIT FFO – diluted293,652
 260,029
 256,689
Adjustments to Core FFO:     
Redemption costs of preferred shares
 9,749
 
Deferred tax expense (benefit), net7,024
 
 (2,097)
Acquisition costs1,782
 1,007
 253
Other impairment loss, net of tax98
 
 129
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt(1,679) 6,100
 2,173
Other, net of tax17
 (2,113) (1,862)
Core FFO – diluted$300,894
 $274,772
 $255,285
      
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic126,048
 123,037
 121,542
Effect of dilutive securities:     
Share options and awards1,059
 1,292
 1,331
Operating partnership units1,462
 1,472
 1,497
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted128,569
 125,801
 124,370
      
NAREIT FFO per common share – basic$2.31
 $2.10
 $2.09
      
NAREIT FFO per common share – diluted$2.28
 $2.07
 $2.06
      
Core FFO per common share – diluted$2.34
 $2.18
 $2.05
(1) Effective January 1, 2017 includes the applicable taxes related to gains and impairments of operating properties.
(2) Related to gains, impairments and depreciation on operating properties, where applicable.

Same Property Net Operating Income
We consider SPNOI an important additional financial measure because it reflects only those income and expense items that are incurred at the property level, and when compared across periods, reflects the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We calculate this most useful measurement by determining our proportional share of SPNOI from all owned properties, including our share of SPNOI from unconsolidated joint ventures and partnerships, which cannot be readily determined under GAAP measurements and presentation. Although SPNOI is a widely used measure among REITs, there can be no assurance that SPNOI presented by us is comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs. Additionally, we do not control these unconsolidated joint ventures and partnerships, and the assets, liabilities, revenues or expenses of these joint ventures and partnerships, as presented, do not represent our legal claim to such items.
Properties are included in the SPNOI calculation if they are owned and operated for the entirety of the most recent two fiscal year periods, except for properties for which significant redevelopment or expansion occurred during either of the periods presented, and properties classified as discontinued operations. While there is judgment surrounding changes in designations, we move new development and redevelopment properties once they have stabilized, which is typically upon attainment of 90% occupancy. A rollforward of the properties included in our same property designation is as follows:
Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016Three Months Ended
December 31, 2017
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2017
Beginning of the period200
 206
190
 193
Properties added:      
Acquisitions
 1

 4
New Developments
 1
Redevelopments
 11

 6
Other
 1
Properties removed:      
Dispositions(6) (16)(7) (20)
Redevelopments
 (5)
Other(1) (5)
 (1)
End of the period193
 193
183
 183

We calculate SPNOI using operating income as defined by GAAP excluding property management fees, certain non-cash revenues and expenses such as straight-line rental revenue and the related reversal of such amounts upon early lease termination, depreciation, amortization, impairment losses, general and administrative expenses, acquisition costs and other items such as lease cancellation income, environmental abatement costs, demolition expenses and demolition expenses.lease termination fees. Consistent with the capital treatment of such costs under GAAP, tenant improvements, leasing commissions and other direct leasing costs are excluded from SPNOI. A reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to SPNOI is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2016 2015 2016 20152017 2016 2017 2016
Net income attributable to common shareholders$44,142
 $47,275
 $238,933
 $160,835
$167,967
 $44,142
 $335,274
 $238,933
Add:              
Redemption costs of preferred shares
 
 
 9,687
Dividends on preferred shares
 
 
 3,830
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests25,034
 1,751
 37,898
 6,870
2,686
 25,034
 15,441
 37,898
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(164) (239) 6,856
 52
Provision (benefit) for income taxes2,018
 (164) (17) 6,856
Interest expense, net21,711
 20,426
 83,003
 87,783
18,921
 21,711
 80,326
 83,003
Less:              
Gain on sale of property(32,416) (15,704) (100,714) (59,621)(132,045) (32,416) (218,611) (100,714)
Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnership interests(5,531) (5,620) (20,642) (19,300)(9,108) (5,531) (27,074) (20,642)
Gain on sale and acquisition of real estate joint venture and partnership interests(1,915) 
 (48,322) (879)
 (1,915) 
 (48,322)
Interest and other income(729) (2,311) (2,569) (4,563)(3,390) (729) (7,915) (2,569)
Operating Income50,132
 45,578

194,443

184,694
47,049
 50,132

177,424

194,443
Less:              
Revenue adjustments (1)
(4,959) (2,870) (16,364) (11,973)(4,308) (4,959) (16,877) (16,364)
Add:              
Property management fees681
 680
 2,854
 2,958
649
 681
 2,902
 2,854
Depreciation and amortization43,374
 37,011
 162,535
 145,940
40,986
 43,374
 167,101
 162,535
Impairment loss55
 
 98
 153
245
 55
 15,257
 98
General and administrative7,193
 7,503
 27,266
 27,524
7,868
 7,193
 28,435
 27,266
Acquisition costs614
 303
 1,350
 968

 614
 
 1,350
Other (2)
(246) 191
 72
 481
(798) (233) 3,586
 129
Net Operating Income96,844
 88,396
 372,254
 350,745
91,691
 96,857
 377,828
 372,311
Less: NOI related to consolidated entities not defined as same property and noncontrolling interests(14,214) (8,775) (45,986) (35,658)(9,684) (17,389) (55,160) (58,434)
Add: Pro rata share of unconsolidated entities defined as same property7,937
 7,600
 30,516
 30,190
8,094
 8,500
 32,903
 32,715
Same Property Net Operating Income$90,567
 $87,221
 $356,784
 $345,277
90,101
 87,968
 355,571
 346,592
Less: Redevelopment Net Operating Income(8,762) (8,502) (34,914) (32,932)
Same Property Net Operating Income excluding Redevelopments$81,339
 $79,466
 $320,657
 $313,660
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(1)Revenue adjustments consist primarily of straight-line rentals, lease cancellation income and fee income primarily from real estate joint ventures and partnerships.
(2)Other includes items such as environmental abatement costs, demolition expenses and demolition expenses.lease termination fees.
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 for additional information related to recent accounting pronouncements.

ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We use fixed and floating-rate debt to finance our capital requirements. These transactions expose us to market risk related to changes in interest rates. Derivative financial instruments are used to manage a portion of this risk, primarily interest rate contracts with major financial institutions. These agreements expose us to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counter-parties. We do not engage in the trading of derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business. At December 31, 2016,2017, we had fixed-rate debt of $2.1 billion and variable-rate debt of $266.8$17.9 million, after adjusting for the net effect of $200.0 million notional amount of interest rate contracts. In the event interest rates were to increase 100 basis points and holding all other variables constant, annual net income and cash flows for the following year would decrease by approximately $2.7$.2 million associated with our variable-rate debt, including the effect of the interest rate contracts. The effect of the 100 basis points increase would decrease the fair value of our variable-rate and fixed-rate debt by approximately $12.3$.1 million and $126.1$109.3 million, respectively.

ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trust Managers and Shareholders of
Weingarten Realty Investors
Houston, TexasOpinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Weingarten Realty Investors and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 20162017 and 2015, and2016, the related consolidated statements of operations,operations, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016. Our audits also included2017, and the financial statementrelated notes and the schedules listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedules are15 (collectively referred to as the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an"financial statements"). In our opinion, on the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and financial statement schedules based on our audits.2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We conducted our auditshave also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 28, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includesmisstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An auditOur audits also includes assessingincluded evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Weingarten Realty Investors and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
As discussed in Notes 2 and 14 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for and disclosure of discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity."
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework(2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 28, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Houston, Texas
February 28, 20172018  

We have served as the Company's auditor since 1963.

WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Revenues:          
Rentals, net$537,265
 $502,464
 $503,128
$560,643
 $537,265
 $502,464
Other12,290
 10,380
 11,278
12,520
 12,290
 10,380
Total549,555
 512,844
 514,406
573,163
 549,555
 512,844
Expenses:          
Depreciation and amortization162,535
 145,940
 150,356
167,101
 162,535
 145,940
Operating98,855
 94,244
 95,318
109,310
 98,855
 94,244
Real estate taxes, net66,358
 60,289
 60,768
75,636
 66,358
 60,289
Impairment loss98
 153
 1,024
15,257
 98
 153
General and administrative27,266
 27,524
 24,902
28,435
 27,266
 27,524
Total355,112
 328,150
 332,368
395,739
 355,112
 328,150
Operating Income194,443
 184,694
 182,038
177,424
 194,443
 184,694
Interest Expense, net(83,003) (87,783) (94,725)(80,326) (83,003) (87,783)
Interest and Other Income2,569
 4,563
 3,756
7,915
 2,569
 4,563
Gain on Sale and Acquisition of Real Estate Joint Venture and
Partnership Interests
48,322
 879
 1,718

 48,322
 879
(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes(6,856) (52) 1,261
Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes17
 (6,856) (52)
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net20,642
 19,300
 22,317
27,074
 20,642
 19,300
Income from Continuing Operations176,117
 121,601
 116,365
132,104
 176,117
 121,601
Operating Income from Discontinued Operations
 
 342
Gain on Sale of Property from Discontinued Operations
 
 44,582
Income from Discontinued Operations
 
 44,924
Gain on Sale of Property100,714
 59,621
 146,290
218,611
 100,714
 59,621
Net Income276,831
 181,222

307,579
350,715
 276,831

181,222
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(37,898) (6,870) (19,571)(15,441) (37,898) (6,870)
Net Income Adjusted for Noncontrolling Interests238,933
 174,352
 288,008
335,274
 238,933
 174,352
Dividends on Preferred Shares
 (3,830) (10,840)
 
 (3,830)
Redemption Costs of Preferred Shares
 (9,687) 

 
 (9,687)
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders$238,933
 $160,835
 $277,168
$335,274
 $238,933
 $160,835
Earnings Per Common Share - Basic:          
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders$1.90
 $1.31
 $1.91
Income from discontinued operations
 
 .37
Net income attributable to common shareholders$1.90
 $1.31
 $2.28
$2.62
 $1.90
 $1.31
Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted:          
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders$1.87
 $1.29
 $1.89
Income from discontinued operations
 
 .36
Net income attributable to common shareholders$1.87
 $1.29
 $2.25
$2.60
 $1.87
 $1.29
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Net Income$276,831
 $181,222
 $307,579
$350,715
 $276,831
 $181,222
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:     
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):     
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of taxes407
 (99) 354
1,228
 407
 (99)
Realized gain on investments
 
 (38)(651) 
 
Realized (loss) gain on derivatives(2,084) 5,007
 

 (2,084) 5,007
Net unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives(1,204) (3,061) 131
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives1,063
 (1,204) (3,061)
Reclassification adjustment of derivatives and designated hedges into net income1,531
 2,798
 2,052
(42) 1,531
 2,798
Retirement liability adjustment(167) 147
 (10,733)1,393
 (167) 147
Total(1,517) 4,792
 (8,234)2,991
 (1,517) 4,792
Comprehensive Income275,314
 186,014
 299,345
353,706
 275,314
 186,014
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(37,898) (6,870) (19,571)(15,441) (37,898) (6,870)
Comprehensive Income Adjusted for Noncontrolling Interests$237,416
 $179,144
 $279,774
$338,265
 $237,416
 $179,144
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
ASSETS      
Property$4,789,145
 $4,262,959
$4,498,859
 $4,789,145
Accumulated Depreciation(1,184,546) (1,087,642)(1,166,126) (1,184,546)
Property Held for Sale, net479
 34,363
54,792
 479
Property, net *3,605,078
 3,209,680
3,387,525
 3,605,078
Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net *289,192
 267,041
317,763
 289,192
Total3,894,270
 3,476,721
3,705,288
 3,894,270
Unamortized Lease Costs, net208,063
 137,609
181,047
 208,063
Accrued Rent and Accounts Receivable (net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $6,700 in 2016 and $6,072 in 2015) *
94,466
 84,782
Accrued Rent and Accounts Receivable (net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $7,516 in 2017 and $6,700 in 2016) *
104,357
 94,466
Cash and Cash Equivalents *16,257
 22,168
13,219
 16,257
Restricted Deposits and Mortgage Escrows25,022
 3,074
8,115
 25,022
Other, net188,850
 177,591
184,613
 188,850
Total Assets$4,426,928
 $3,901,945
$4,196,639
 $4,426,928
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Debt, net *$2,356,528
 $2,113,277
$2,081,152
 $2,356,528
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses116,859
 112,205
116,463
 116,859
Other, net191,887
 131,453
189,182
 191,887
Total Liabilities2,665,274
 2,356,935
2,386,797
 2,665,274
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 20)
 
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 19)
 
Deferred Compensation Share Awards44,758
 

 44,758
Equity:      
Shareholders' Equity:      
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest - par value, $.03 per share;
shares authorized: 275,000; shares issued and outstanding:
128,072 in 2016 and 123,951 in 2015
3,885
 3,744
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest - par value, $.03 per share;
shares authorized: 275,000; shares issued and outstanding:
128,447 in 2017 and 128,072 in 2016
3,897
 3,885
Additional Paid-In Capital1,718,101
 1,616,242
1,772,066
 1,718,101
Net Income Less Than Accumulated Dividends(177,647) (222,880)(137,065) (177,647)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(9,161) (7,644)(6,170) (9,161)
Total Shareholders' Equity1,535,178
 1,389,462
1,632,728
 1,535,178
Noncontrolling Interests181,718
 155,548
177,114
 181,718
Total Equity1,716,896
 1,545,010
1,809,842
 1,716,896
Total Liabilities and Equity$4,426,928
 $3,901,945
$4,196,639
 $4,426,928
* Consolidated variable interest entities' assets and debt included in the above balances (see Note 21):
* Consolidated variable interest entities' assets and debt included in the above balances (see Note 20):* Consolidated variable interest entities' assets and debt included in the above balances (see Note 20):
Property, net$476,117
 $240,689
$207,969
 $476,117
Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
 18,278
Accrued Rent and Accounts Receivable, net11,066
 9,245
12,011
 11,066
Cash and Cash Equivalents9,560
 13,250
9,025
 9,560
Debt, net47,112
 47,919
46,253
 47,112
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:          
Net Income$276,831
 $181,222
 $307,579
$350,715
 $276,831
 $181,222
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization162,535
 145,940
 150,616
167,101
 162,535
 145,940
Amortization of debt deferred costs and intangibles, net2,562
 2,650
 3,641
2,790
 2,562
 2,650
Impairment loss98
 153
 1,024
15,257
 98
 153
Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net(20,642) (19,300) (22,317)(27,074) (20,642) (19,300)
Gain on sale and acquisition of real estate joint venture and partnership interests(48,322) (879) (1,718)
 (48,322) (879)
Gain on sale of property(100,714) (59,621) (190,872)(218,611) (100,714) (59,621)
Distributions of income from real estate joint ventures and partnerships1,149
 1,216
 4,058
1,321
 1,149
 1,216
Changes in accrued rent and accounts receivable, net(13,989) (8,116) (3,494)(18,964) (14,488) (8,884)
Changes in unamortized lease costs and other assets, net(16,900) (14,617) (16,299)(13,299) (16,900) (14,617)
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, net3,010
 4,184
 2,890
4,970
 8,963
 5,971
Other, net1,339
 11,584
 5,661
5,552
 1,339
 11,584
Net cash provided by operating activities246,957
 244,416
 240,769
269,758
 252,411
 245,435
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:          
Acquisition of real estate and land(500,591) (221,779) (43,587)(1,902) (500,421) (221,779)
Development and capital improvements(101,179) (83,702) (100,926)(133,336) (101,179) (83,702)
Proceeds from sale of property and real estate equity investments234,858
 101,866
 351,224
433,661
 234,952
 101,516
Change in restricted deposits and mortgage escrows(20,049) 76,574
 (75,299)
Notes receivable from real estate joint ventures and partnerships and other receivables - Collections
 
 10,336
Real estate joint ventures and partnerships - Investments(52,834) (30,053) (5,223)(37,173) (52,834) (30,053)
Real estate joint ventures and partnerships - Distributions of capital51,714
 35,341
 31,260
28,791
 51,714
 35,341
Purchase of investments(4,740) 
 (3,000)(5,730) (4,740) 
Proceeds from investments1,250
 1,250
 51,788
8,502
 1,250
 1,250
Other, net2,952
 (473) 1,504
6,179
 5,086
 295
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(388,619) (120,976) 218,077
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities298,992
 (366,172) (197,132)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:          
Proceeds from issuance of debt249,999
 448,083
 4,500

 249,999
 448,083
Principal payments of debt(144,788) (240,505) (508,997)(28,723) (144,788) (240,505)
Changes in unsecured credit facilities95,500
 (39,500) 189,000
(245,000) 95,500
 (39,500)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares of beneficial interest, net137,460
 42,572
 7,987
1,588
 137,460
 42,572
Redemption of preferred shares of beneficial interest
 (150,000) 

 
 (150,000)
Common and preferred dividends paid(185,100) (174,628) (199,343)(294,073) (185,100) (174,628)
Debt issuance and extinguishment costs paid(5,396) (9,878) (463)(488) (5,396) (9,878)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(9,563) (5,478) (21,055)(19,342) (9,563) (5,478)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 1,318
 980

 
 1,318
Other, net(2,361) 3,555
 158
(2,657) (8,314) 1,768
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities135,751
 (124,461) (527,233)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(5,911) (1,021) (68,387)
Cash and cash equivalents at January 122,168
 23,189
 91,576
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31$16,257
 $22,168
 $23,189
Interest paid during the period (net of amount capitalized of $2,656, $3,252 and $3,302, respectively)$79,515
 $79,580
 $91,277
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(588,695) 129,798
 (126,248)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents(19,945) 16,037
 (77,945)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at January 141,279
 25,242
 103,187
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at December 31$21,334
 $41,279
 $25,242
Interest paid during the period (net of amount capitalized of $4,868, $2,656 and
$3,252, respectively)
$79,161
 $79,515
 $79,580
Income taxes paid during the period$958
 $1,474
 $1,705
$1,009
 $958
 $1,474
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 2015 and 20142015

Preferred
Shares of
Beneficial
Interest
 
Common
Shares of
Beneficial
Interest
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Net Income
Less Than
Accumulated
Dividends
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
Preferred
Shares of
Beneficial
Interest
 
Common
Shares of
Beneficial
Interest
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Net Income
Less Than
Accumulated
Dividends
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
Balance, January 1, 2014$2
 $3,683
 $1,679,229
 $(300,537) $(4,202) $309,803
 $1,687,978
Net income      288,008
   19,571
 307,579
Shares issued under benefit plans, net  17
 15,881
       15,898
Dividends paid – common shares      (189,591)     (189,591)
Dividends paid – preferred shares      (9,752)     (9,752)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests          (21,055) (21,055)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests          980
 980
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests    11,015
     (11,015) 
Disposition of noncontrolling interests          (144,263) (144,263)
Other comprehensive loss        (8,234)   (8,234)
Other, net    755
 (1,088)   (264) (597)
Balance, December 31, 20142
 3,700
 1,706,880
 (212,960) (12,436) 153,757
 1,638,943
Balance, January 1, 2015$2
 $3,700
 $1,706,880
 $(212,960) $(12,436) $153,757
 $1,638,943
Net income      174,352
   6,870
 181,222
      174,352
   6,870
 181,222
Redemption of preferred shares(2)   (140,311) (9,687)     (150,000)(2)   (140,311) (9,687)     (150,000)
Issuance of common shares, net  34
 40,294
       40,328
  34
 40,294
       40,328
Shares issued under benefit plans, net  10
 8,989
       8,999
  10
 8,989
       8,999
Shares issued in exchange for noncontrolling interests    111
     (111) 
    111
     (111) 
Dividends paid – common shares      (170,755)     (170,755)      (170,755)     (170,755)
Dividends paid – preferred shares      (3,873)     (3,873)      (3,873)     (3,873)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests          (5,478) (5,478)          (5,478) (5,478)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests          1,318
 1,318
          1,318
 1,318
Other comprehensive income        4,792
   4,792
        4,792
   4,792
Other, net    279
 43
   (808) (486)    279
 43
   (808) (486)
Balance, December 31, 2015
 3,744
 1,616,242
 (222,880) (7,644) 155,548
 1,545,010

 3,744
 1,616,242
 (222,880) (7,644) 155,548
 1,545,010
Net income      238,933
   37,898
 276,831
      238,933
   37,898
 276,831
Issuance of common shares, net
 105
 131,317
 
 
 
 131,422
  105
 131,317
       131,422
Shares issued under benefit plans, net  36
 7,430
       7,466
  36
 7,430
       7,466
Change in classification of deferred compensation plan    (39,977)       (39,977)    (39,977)       (39,977)
Change in redemption value of deferred compensation plan      (8,600)     (8,600)      (8,600)     (8,600)
Diversification of share awards within deferred compensation plan    3,819
       3,819
    3,819
       3,819
Dividends paid – common shares      (185,100)     (185,100)      (185,100)     (185,100)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests          (9,563) (9,563)          (9,563) (9,563)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests    (730)     (2,139) (2,869)    (730)     (2,139) (2,869)
Other comprehensive loss        (1,517)   (1,517)        (1,517)   (1,517)
Other, net    

 

 
 (26) (26)    

 

   (26) (26)
Balance, December 31, 2016$
 $3,885
 $1,718,101
 $(177,647) $(9,161) $181,718
 $1,716,896

 3,885
 1,718,101
 (177,647) (9,161) 181,718
 1,716,896
Net income      335,274
   15,441
 350,715
Shares issued under benefit plans, net  12
 8,816
       8,828
Change in classification of deferred compensation plan (see Note 1)    45,377
       45,377
Change in redemption value of deferred compensation plan      (619)     (619)
Dividends paid – common shares      (294,073)     (294,073)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests          (19,342) (19,342)
Other comprehensive income        2,991
   2,991
Other, net    (228) 

 
 (703) (931)
Balance, December 31, 2017$
 $3,897
 $1,772,066
 $(137,065) $(6,170) $177,114
 $1,809,842
   
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1.      Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business
Weingarten Realty Investors is a REIT organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code. We currently operate, and intend to operate in the future, as a REIT.
We, and our predecessor entity, began the ownership of shopping centers and other commercial real estate in 1948. Our primary business is leasing space to tenants in the shopping centers we own or lease. We also provide property management services for which we charge fees to either joint ventures where we are partners or other outside owners.
We operate a portfolio of neighborhood and community shopping centers, totaling approximately 44.741.3 million square feet of gross leaseable area, that is either owned by us or others. We have a diversified tenant base, with our largest tenant comprising only 3.1%2.8% of base minimum rental revenues during 20162017. Total revenues generated by our centers located in Houston and its surrounding areas was 20.5%19.6% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 20162017, and an additional 9.5%9.2% of total revenue was generated in 20162017 from centers that are located in other parts of Texas. Also, in Florida and California, an additional 17.5% and 16.7%, respectively, of total revenue was generated in 2017.
Basis of Presentation
Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our subsidiaries, certain partially owned real estate joint ventures or partnerships and VIEs which meet the guidelines for consolidation. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. Such statements require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. We have evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure in our consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
Rental revenue is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, which generally begins the date the tenant takes control of the space. Revenue from tenant reimbursements of taxes, maintenance expenses and insurance is subject to our interpretation of lease provisions and is recognized in the period the related expense is recognized. Revenue based on a percentage of tenants’ sales is recognized only after the tenant exceeds their sales breakpoint. In circumstances where we provide a tenant improvement allowance for improvements that are owned by the tenant, we recognize the allowance as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Other revenue is income from contractual agreements with third parties, tenants or partially owned real estate joint ventures or partnerships, which is recognized as the related services are performed under the respective agreements.
Property
Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method, generally over estimated useful lives of 18-40 years for buildings and 10-20 years for parking lot surfacing and equipment. Major replacements where the betterment extends the useful life of the asset are capitalized, and the replaced asset and corresponding accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. All other maintenance and repair items are charged to expense as incurred.
Acquisitions of properties are accounted for utilizing the acquisition of an asset method and, accordingly, the results of operations of an acquired property are included in our results of operations from the date of acquisition. Estimates of fair values are based upon estimated future cash flows and other valuation techniques in accordance with our fair value measurements accounting policy. Fair values are used to allocate and record the purchase price of acquired property among land, buildings on an “as if vacant” basis, tenant improvements, other identifiable intangibles and any goodwill or gain on purchase. Other identifiable intangible assets and liabilities include the effect of out-of-market leases, the value of having leases in place (“as is” versus “as if vacant” and absorption costs), out-of-market assumed mortgages and tenant relationships. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method, generally over estimated useful lives of 40 years for buildings and over the lease term which includes bargain renewal options for other identifiable intangible assets. Acquisition costsCosts associated with the successful acquisition of an asset are expensedcapitalized as incurred.

Property also includes costs incurred in the development and redevelopment of operating properties. These properties are carried at cost, and no depreciation is recorded on these assets until rent commences or no later than one year from the completion of major construction. These costs include preacquisition costs directly identifiable with the specific project, development and construction costs, interest, insurance and real estate taxes. Indirect development costs, including salaries and benefits, travel and other related costs that are directly attributable to the development of the property, are also capitalized. The capitalization of such costs ceases at the earlier of one year from the completion of major construction or when the property, or any completed portion, becomes available for occupancy.
Property also includes costs for tenant improvements paid by us, including reimbursements to tenants for improvements that are owned by us and will remain our property after the lease expires.
Property identified for sale is reviewed to determine if it qualifies as held for sale based on the following criteria: management has approved and is committed to the disposal plan, the assets are available for immediate sale, an active plan is in place to locate a buyer, the sale is probable and expected to qualify as a completed sale within a year, the sales price is reasonable in relation to the current fair value, and it is unlikely that significant changes will be made to the sales plan or that the sales plan will be withdrawn. Upon qualification, these properties are segregated and classified as held for sale at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell. Prior to April 1, 2014, the disposed property's related operating results were reclassified into discontinued operations. Upon the adoption of new guidance, as of April 1, 2014, ourOur individual property disposals no longerdo not qualify for discontinued operations presentation; thus, the results of these disposals remain in income from continuing operations and any associated gains are included in gain on sale of property.
Some of our properties are held in single purpose entities. A single purpose entity is a legal entity typically established at the request of a lender solely for the purpose of owning a property or group of properties subject to a mortgage. There may be restrictions limiting the entity’s ability to engage in an activity other than owning or operating the property, assuming or guaranteeing the debt of any other entity, or dissolving itself or declaring bankruptcy before the debt has been repaid. Most of our single purpose entities are 100% owned by us and are consolidated in our consolidated financial statements.
Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships
To determine the method of accounting for partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships, management determines whether an entity is a VIE and, if so, determines which party is the primary beneficiary by analyzing whether we have both the power to direct the entity’s significant economic activities and the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses or receive potentially significant benefits. Significant judgments and assumptions inherent in this analysis include the design of the entity structure, the nature of the entity’s operations, future cash flow projections, the entity’s financing and capital structure, and contractual relationships and terms. We consolidate a VIE when we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary.
Primary risks associated with our involvement with our VIEs include the potential funding of the entities’ debt obligations or making additional contributions to fund the entities’ operations.operations or capital activities.
Partially owned, non-variable interest real estate joint ventures and partnerships over which we have a controlling financial interest are consolidated in our consolidated financial statements. In determining if we have a controlling financial interest, we consider factors such as ownership interest, authority to make decisions, kick-out rights and substantive participating rights. Partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships where we do not have a controlling financial interest, but have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for using the equity method.
Management continually analyzes and assesses reconsideration events, including changes in the factors mentioned above, to determine if the consolidation or equity method treatment remains appropriate.
Unamortized Lease Costs, net
Lease costs represent the initial direct costs incurred in origination, negotiation and processing of a lease agreement. Such costs include outside broker commissions and other independent third party costs, as well as salaries and benefits, travel and other internal costs directly related to completing a lease and are amortized over the life of the lease on a straight-line basis. Costs related to supervision, administration, unsuccessful origination efforts and other activities not directly related to completed lease agreements are charged to expense as incurred. Also included are in place lease costs which are amortized over the life of the applicable lease terms on a straight-line basis.

Accrued Rent and Accounts Receivable, net
Receivables include base rents, tenant reimbursements and receivables attributable to the straight-lining of rental commitments. An allowance for the uncollectible portion of accrued rents and accounts receivable is determined based upon an analysis of balances outstanding, historical bad debt levels, tenant creditworthiness and current economic trends. Additionally, estimates of the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims with respect to tenants in bankruptcy are considered in assessing the collectibility of the related receivables. Management’s estimate of the collectibility of accrued rents and accounts receivable is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are primarily held at major financial institutions in the U.S. We had cash and cash equivalents in certain financial institutions in excess of federally insured levels. We have diversified our cash and cash equivalents amongst several banking institutions in an attempt to minimize exposure to any one of these entities. We believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk and regularly monitor the financial stability of these financial institutions.
Restricted Deposits and Mortgage Escrows
Restricted deposits and mortgage escrows consist of escrow deposits held by lenders primarily for property taxes, insurance and replacement reserves and restricted cashdeposits that isare held for a specific use or in a qualified escrow account for the purposes of completing like-kind exchange transactions.
Our restricted deposits and mortgage escrows consists of the following (in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Restricted cash (1)
$23,489
 $1,952
Restricted deposits (1)
6,291
 23,489
Mortgage escrows1,533
 1,122
1,824
 1,533
Total$25,022
 $3,074
$8,115
 $25,022
___________________
(1)
The increasedecrease between the periods presented is primarily attributable to $21.0 million placed inof funds being released from a qualified escrow account for the purpose of completing like-kind exchange transactions.
Other Assets, net
Other assets include an asset related to the debt service guaranty (see Note 6 for further information), tax increment revenue bonds, investments, investments held in a grantor trust, deferred tax assets, prepaid expenses, interest rate derivatives, the value of above-market leases and the related accumulated amortization, deferred debt costs associated with our revolving credit facilities and other miscellaneous receivables. Investments held in a grantor trust and investments in mutual funds are adjusted to fair value at each period with changes included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.Operations and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, respectively. The value of our investments in mutual funds approximates the cost basis. Investments held to maturity are carried at amortized cost and are adjusted using the interest method for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Our tax increment revenue bonds have been classified as held to maturity and are recorded at amortized cost offset by a recognized credit loss (see Note 2221 for further information). Above-market leases are amortized as adjustments to rental revenues over terms of the acquired leases. Deferred debt costs, including those classified in debt, are amortized primarily on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest rate method, over the terms of the debt. Other miscellaneous receivables have a reserve applied to the carrying amount when it becomes apparent that conditions exist that may lead to our inability to fully collect on outstanding amounts due. Such conditions include delinquent or late payments on receivables, deterioration in the ongoing relationship with the borrower and other relevant factors. We would establish a reserve when expected loss conditions exist by reviewing the borrower’s ability to generate revenues to meet debt service requirements and assessing the fair value of any collateral.
Derivatives and Hedging
We manage interest cost using a combination of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt. To manage our interest rate risk, we occasionally hedge the future cash flows of our existing floating-rate debt or anticipated fixed-rate debt issuances, as well as changes in the fair value of our existing fixed-rate debt instruments, principally through interest rate contracts with major financial institutions. Interest rate contracts that meet specific criteria are accounted for as either a cash flow or fair value hedge.

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk:
Our objective in using interest rate derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, we primarily use interest rate swap contracts as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for us making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. For hedges of fixed-rate debt issuances, the interest rate contracts are cash settled upon the pricing of the debt, with amounts deferred in accumulated other comprehensive loss and amortized as an increase/decrease to interest expense over the originally hedged period.
The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings.
Fair Value Hedges of Interest Rate Risk:
We are exposed to changes in the fair value of certain of our fixed-rate obligations due to changes in benchmark interest rates, such as LIBOR. We use interest rate derivatives to manage our exposure to changes in fair value on these instruments attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate. Interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges involve the receipt of fixed-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for us making variable-rate payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount. Changes in the fair value of interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges, as well as changes in the fair value of the related debt being hedged, are recorded in earnings each reporting period.
Sales of Real Estate
Sales of real estate include the sale of tracts of land within a shopping center development, property adjacent to shopping centers, operating properties, newly developed properties, investments in real estate joint ventures and partnerships and partial sales to real estate joint ventures and partnerships in which we participate.
Profits on sales of real estate are not recognized until (a) a sale is consummated; (b) the buyer’s initial and continuing investments are adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay; (c) the seller’s receivable is not subject to future subordination; and (d) we have transferred to the buyer the usual risks and rewards of ownership in the transaction, and we do not have a substantial continuing involvement with the property.
We recognize gains on the sale of real estate to joint ventures and partnerships in which we participate to the extent we receive cash from the joint venture or partnership, if it meets the sales criteria in accordance with GAAP, and we do not have a commitment to support the operations of the real estate joint venture or partnership to an extent greater than our proportionate interest in the real estate joint venture or partnership.
Impairment
Our property is reviewed for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property, including any capitalized costs and any identifiable intangible assets, may not be recoverable.
If such an event occurs, a comparison is made of the current and projected operating cash flows of each such property into the foreseeable future, with consideration of applicable holding periods, on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property. If we determine the carrying amount is not recoverable, our basis in the property is reduced to its estimated fair value to reflect impairment in the value of the asset. Fair values are determined by management utilizing cash flow models, market capitalization rates and market discount rates, or by obtaining third-party broker or appraisal estimates in accordance with our fair value measurements accounting policy.
We review economic considerations at each reporting period, including the effects of tenant bankruptcies, the suspension of tenant expansion plans for new development projects, declines in real estate values, and any changes to plans related to our new development properties including land held for development, to identify properties where we believe market values may be deteriorating. Determining whether a property is impaired and, if impaired, the amount of write-down to fair value requires a significant amount of judgment by management and is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation. If market conditions deteriorate or management’s plans for certain properties change, additional write-downs could be required in the future.

Our investment in partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships is reviewed for impairment each reporting period. The ultimate realization is dependent on a number of factors, including the performance of each investment and market conditions. We will record an impairment charge if we determine that a decline in the estimated fair value of an investment below its carrying amount is other than temporary. There is no certainty that impairments will not occur in the future if market conditions decline or if management’s plans for these investments change.
Our investments in tax increment revenue bonds are reviewed for impairment, including the evaluation of changes in events or circumstances that may indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. Realization is dependent on a number of factors, including investment performance, market conditions and payment structure. We will record an impairment charge if we determine that a decline in the value of the investment below its carrying amount is other than temporary, recovery of its cost basis is uncertain, and/or it is uncertain if the investment will be held to maturity.

Interest Capitalization
Interest is capitalized on land under development and buildings under construction based on rates applicable to borrowings outstanding during the period and the weighted average balance of qualified assets under development/construction during the period.
Interest Expense in Discontinued Operations
Interest expense that is specifically identifiable to property, both held for sale and sold and qualifies as discontinued operations, is included in operating income from discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements. We do not allocate other consolidated interest to operating income from discontinued operations because the interest savings to be realized from the proceeds of the sale of these operations is not material.
Income Taxes
We have elected to be treated as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income we distribute to our shareholders. To be taxed as a REIT, we must meet a number of requirements including defined percentage tests concerning the amount of our assets and revenues that come from, or are attributable to, real estate operations. As long as we distribute at least 90% of the taxable income of the REIT (without regard to capital gains or the dividends paid deduction) to our shareholders as dividends, we will not be taxed on the portion of our income we distribute as dividends unless we have ineligible transactions.
The Tax Relief Extension Act of 1999 gave REITs the ability to conduct activities which a REIT was previously precluded from doing as long as such activities are performed in entities which have elected to be treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries under the IRS code. These activities include buying or developing properties with the express purpose of selling them. We conduct certain of these activities in a taxable REIT subsidiary that we have created. We calculate and record income taxes in our consolidated financial statements based on the activities in this entity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between our carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and net operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. These are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is established for those assets when we do not consider the realization of such assets to be more likely than not.
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted the Tax Act. The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the Internal Revenue Code including, but not limited to, (1) reducing the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, (2) establishing a 20% deduction for REIT dividends (other than any portion that is a capital gain dividend), (3) limiting the deductibility of business interest, (4) allowing full expensing of certain qualifying property, (5) eliminating the corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”) and changing how existing AMT credits can be realized, (6) limiting current net operating loss deductions and providing an indefinite carryforward and (7) limiting the deductibility of certain executive compensation. Management’s evaluation of deferred taxes and the associated valuation allowance includes an estimate of the impact of the Tax Act and was based on the best information available to management at the time (see Note 13 for additional information).
Additionally, GAAP prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. A tax position may only be recognized in the consolidated financial statements if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination. We believe it is more likely than not that our tax positions will be sustained in any tax examinations.
In addition, we are subject to the State of Texas business tax (“Texas Franchise Tax”), which is determined by applying a tax rate to a base that considers both revenues and expenses. Therefore, the Texas Franchise Tax is considered an income tax and is accounted for accordingly.

Share-Based Compensation
We have both share optionoptions and share award plans. In November 2011, we announced changes to theawards outstanding. Since 2012, our employee long-term incentive program under our Amended and Restated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2011 Program Changes"). Currently, grants ofonly awards willthat incorporate both service-based and market-based measures for share awards to promote share ownership among the participants and to emphasize the importance of total shareholder return. The terms of each grant vary depending upon the participant's responsibilities and position within the Company. All awards are recorded at fair value on the date of grant and earn dividends throughout the vesting period.period; however, the dividends are subject to the same vesting terms as the award. Compensation expense is measured at the grant date and recognized over the vesting period. All share awards are awarded subject to the participant’s continued employment with us.
The share awards are subject to a three-year cliff vesting basis. Service-based and market-based share awards are subject to the achievement of select performance goals as follows:
Service-based awards and accumulated dividends typically vest three years from the grant date. These grants are subject only to continued employment and not dependent on future performance measures. Accordingly, if such vesting criteria are not met, compensation cost previously recognized would be reversed.

Market-based awards vest based upon the performance metrics at the end of a three-year period. These awards are based 50% on our three-year relative total shareholder return (“TSR”) as compared to the FTSE NAREIT U.S. Shopping Center Index. The other 50% is tied to our three-year absolute TSR, which is currently compared to an 8% hurdle. At the end of a three-year period, the performance measures are analyzed; the actual number of shares earned is determined; and the earned shares and the accumulated dividends vest. The probability of meeting the market criteria is considered when calculating the estimated fair value on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation. These awards are accounted for as awards with market criteria, with compensation cost recognized over the service period, regardless of whether the market criteria are achieved and the awards are ultimately earned and vest.
Restricted shares granted to trust managers and share awards granted to retirement eligible employees are expensed immediately. Restricted shares and share awards have the same rights of a common shareholder, including the right to vote and receive dividends, except as otherwise provided by our Management Development and Executive Compensation Committee.
Options generally expire upon the earlier of termination of employment or 10 years from the date of grant, and all restricted shares for officers and trust managers are granted at no purchase price. Our policy is to recognize compensation expense for equity awards ratably over the vesting period, except for retirement eligible amounts.
Retirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan:
We sponsor a noncontributory cash balance retirement plan (“Retirement Plan”) under which an account is maintained for each participant. Annual additions to each participant’s account include a service credit ranging from 3%-5% of compensation, depending on years of service, and an interest credit of 4.5%. Vesting generally occurs after three years of service.
Investments of Plan Assets
Our investment policy for our plan assets has been to determine the objectives for structuring a retirement savings program suitable to the long-term needs and risk tolerances of participants, to select appropriate investments to be offered by the plan and to establish procedures for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the investments of the plan. Our overall plan objectives for selecting and monitoring investment options are to promote and optimize retirement wealth accumulation; to provide a full range of asset classes and investment options that are intended to help diversify the portfolio to maximize return within reasonable and prudent levels of risk; to control costs of administering the plan; and to manage the investments held by the plan.
The selection of investment options is determined using criteria based on the following characteristics: fund history, relative performance, investment style, portfolio structure, manager tenure, minimum assets, expenses and operation considerations. Investment options selected for use in the plan are reviewed at least on a semi-annual basis to evaluate material changes from the selection criteria. Asset allocation is used to determine how the investment portfolio should be split between stocks, bonds and cash. The asset allocation decision is influenced by investment time horizon; risk tolerance; and investment return objectives. The primary factor in establishing asset allocation is demographics of the plan, including attained age and future service. A broad market diversification model is used in considering all these factors, and the percentage allocation to each investment category may also vary depending upon market conditions. Re-balancing of the allocation of plan assets occurs semi-annually.

Defined Contribution Plans:
Effective January 1, 2012, we amended our two separate and independent nonqualified supplemental retirement plans (“SRP”) for certain employees to be defined contribution plans. These unfunded plans provide benefits in excess of the statutory limits of our noncontributory cash balance retirement plan. For active participants as of January 1, 2012, annual additions to each participant’s account include an actuarially-determined service credit ranging from 3% to 5% and an interest credit of 4.5%. Vesting generally occurs between five and 10 years of service. We have elected to use the actuarial present value of the vested benefits to which the participant was entitled if the participant separated immediately from the SRP, as permitted by GAAP.
The SRP participants' account balances, prior to January 1, 2012, were converted to a cash balance retirement plan which no longer receives service credits but continues to receive a 7.5% interest credit for active participants and a December 31, 90-day LIBOR rate plus .50% for inactive participants.

We have a Savings and Investment Plan pursuant to which eligible employees may elect to contribute from 1% of their salaries to the maximum amount established annually by the IRS. Employee contributions are matched by us at the rate of 50% for the first 6% of the employee's salary. The employees vest in the employer contributions ratably over a five-year period.
Deferred Compensation Plan
We have a deferred compensation plan for eligible employees allowing them to defer portions of their current cash salary or share-based compensation. Deferred amounts are deposited in a grantor trust, which are included in net other assets, and are reported as compensation expense in the year service is rendered. Cash deferrals are invested based on the employee’s investment selections from a mix of assets selected using a broad market diversification model. Prior to April 1, 2016, deferred share-based compensation could not be diversified, and distributions from this plan were made in the same form as the original deferral.
Our deferred compensation plan was amended, effective April 1, 2016, to permit participants in this plan to diversify their holdings of our common shares six months after vesting. Thus, as of April 1, 2016, the fully vested share awards and the proportionate share of nonvested share awards eligible for diversification waswere reclassified from additional paid-in capital to temporary equity in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. The outstandingIn February 2017, the deferred compensation plan was amended to provide that participants in the plan would no longer have the right to diversify their common shares six months after vesting. Thus, the fully vested share awards are adjusted to their redemption value each reporting period based uponand the market valueproportionate share of our common sharesnonvested share awards eligible for diversification at the end of such reporting period, and such change in valueamendment date were reclassified from the prior reporting period will be reported in net income less than accumulated dividendstemporary equity into additional paid-in capital in our Consolidated Statement of Equity. Balance Sheet. Deferred share-based compensation cannot be diversified, and distributions from this plan are made in the same form as the original deferral.
The following table summarizes the eligible share award activity since inception through the effectiveFebruary 2017 plan amendment date through December 31, 2016 (in thousands):
Value of share awards resulting from: 
Change in classification$39,977
Change in redemption value8,600
Diversification of share awards(3,819)
Balance at December 31, 2016$44,758
Subsequent to December 31, 2016, the deferred compensation plan was amended (see Note 25 for addtional information).
 December 31,
 2017 2016
Balance at beginning of the period/inception$44,758
 $36,261
Change in redemption value619
 8,600
Change in classification988
 3,716
Diversification of share awards
 (3,819)
Amendment reclassification(46,365) 
Balance at end of period$
 $44,758
Fair Value Measurements
Certain financial instruments, estimates and transactions are required to be calculated, reported and/or recorded at fair value. The estimated fair values of such financial items, including debt instruments, impaired assets, acquisitions, investment securities and derivatives, have been determined using a market-based measurement. This measurement is determined based on the assumptions that management believes market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability; including, market capitalization rates, discount rates, current operating income, local economics and other factors. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy).

Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which is typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. The fair value of such financial instruments, estimates and transactions was determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies as prescribed by GAAP.

Internally developed and third party fair value measurements, including the unobservable inputs, are evaluated by management with sufficient experience for reasonableness based on current market knowledge, trends and transactional experience in the real estate and capital markets. Our valuation policies and procedures are determined by our Accounting Group, which reports to the Chief Financial Officer and the results of significant impairment transactions are discussed with the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.
Fair value estimates are based on limited available market information for similar transactions, including our tax increment revenue bonds, investments held to maturity and debt, and there can be no assurance that the disclosed value of any financial instrument could be realized by immediate settlement of the instrument. The following provides information about the methods used to estimate the fair value of the our financial instruments, including their estimated fair values:
Investments and Deferred Compensation Plan Obligations
Investments in mutual funds held in a grantor trust and mutual funds are valued based on publicly-quoted market prices for identical assets. The deferred compensation plan obligations corresponds to the value of our investments held in a grantor trust. Investments held to maturity are carried at amortized cost and are adjusted using the interest method for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.
Derivative Instruments
We use interest rate contracts with major financial institutions to manage our interest rate risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined based on assumptions that management believes market participants would use in pricing, using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. The fair values of our interest rate contracts have been determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves.
We incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counter-party’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we have considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral, thresholds and guarantees. An accounting policy election was made to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio.
Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by ourselves and our counter-parties. However, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and have determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives. As a result, we have determined that the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Tax Increment Revenue Bonds
The fair value estimates of our held to maturity tax increment revenue bonds, which were issued by the Agency in connection with our investment in a development project in Sheridan, Colorado, are based on assumptions that management believes market participants would use in pricing, using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis based on the expected future sales tax revenues of the development project. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the bonds, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, such as market discount rates and unobservable market-based inputs, such as future growth and inflation rates.

Debt
The fair value of our debt may be based on quoted market prices for publicly-traded debt, on a third-party established benchmark for inactively traded debt and on the discounted estimated future cash payments to be made for non-traded debt. For inactively traded debt, our third-party provider establishes a benchmark for all REIT securities based on the largest, most liquid and most frequent investment grade securities in the REIT bond market. This benchmark is then adjusted to consider how a market participant would be compensated for risk premiums such as, longevity of maturity dates, lack of liquidity and credit quality of the issuer. The discount rates used approximate current lending rates for loans or groups of loans with similar maturities and credit quality, assumes the debt is outstanding through maturity and considers the debt’s collateral (if applicable). We have utilized market information as available or present value techniques to estimate the amounts required to be disclosed.
Reportable Segments
Our primary focus is to lease space to tenants in shopping centers that we own, lease or manage. We evaluate the performance of the reportable segments based on net operating income, defined as total revenues less operating expenses and real estate taxes. Management does not consider the effect of gains or losses from the sale of property or interests in real estate joint ventures and partnerships in evaluating segment operating performance.
No individual property constitutes more than 10% of our revenues or assets, and we have no operations outside of the United States of America. Therefore, our properties have been aggregated into one reportable segment since such properties and the tenants thereof each share similar economic and operating characteristics.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component consists of the following (in thousands):
Gain
on
Investments
 
Gain on
Cash Flow
Hedges
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plan
 Total
Balance, December 31, 2016$(964) $(6,403) $16,528
 $9,161
Change excluding amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,228) (1,063) 82
 (2,209)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss651
(1) 
42
(2) 
(1,475)
(3) 
(782)
Net other comprehensive (income) loss(577) (1,021) (1,393) (2,991)
Balance, December 31, 2017$(1,541) $(7,424) $15,135
 $6,170
       
Gain
on
Investments
 
Gain on
Cash Flow
Hedges
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plan
 Total
Gain
on
Investments
 
Gain
on
Cash Flow
Hedges
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plan
 Total
Balance, December 31, 2015$(557) $(8,160) $16,361
 $7,644
$(557) $(8,160) $16,361
 $7,644
Change excluding amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(407) 3,288
 1,719
 4,600
(407) 3,288
 1,719
 4,600
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 (1,531)
(1) 
(1,552)
(2) 
(3,083)


(1,531)
(2) 
(1,552)
(3) 
(3,083)
Net other comprehensive (income) loss(407) 1,757
 167
 1,517
(407) 1,757
 167
 1,517
Balance, December 31, 2016$(964) $(6,403) $16,528
 $9,161
$(964) $(6,403) $16,528
 $9,161
       
Gain
on
Investments
 
Gain
on
Cash Flow
Hedges
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plan
 Total
Balance, December 31, 2014$(656) $(3,416) $16,508
 $12,436
Change excluding amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss99
 (1,946) 1,276
 (571)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss


(2,798)
(1) 
(1,423)
(2) 
(4,221)
Net other comprehensive loss (income)99
 (4,744) (147) (4,792)
Balance, December 31, 2015$(557) $(8,160) $16,361
 $7,644
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(1)This reclassification component is included in interest and other income.
(2)This reclassification component is included in interest expense (see Note 7 for additional information).
(2)(3)This reclassification component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 1817 for additional information).
Retrospective Application of Accounting Standard Update
The retrospective application of adopting Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," ASU No. 2015-02, "Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis"2016-15, "Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments" and ASU No. 2016-18, "Restricted Cash" on prior years' consolidated balance sheetConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows and applicable notes to the consolidated financial statements waswere made to conform to the current year presentation. This change impacted disclosures as described in Note 2.presentation (see Notes 2 and 14 for additional information).

Note 2.      Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Adopted
In April 2014,March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting." This ASU amendswas issued to simplify several aspects of share-based payment transactions, including: income tax consequences, classification of awards as equity or a liability, an option to recognize share compensation forfeitures as they occur and changes to classification within the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area.statement of cash flows. The provisions of ASU No. 2014-08 was2016-09 were effective for us prospectively onas of January 1, 2015; however, early adoption was permitted. We adopted this update effective April 1, 2014.2017. The adoption of this ASU resulted in individual center disposals no longer qualifyinga retrospective reclassification of $6.0 million and $1.8 million in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for discontinued operations presentation; thus, the results of these disposals will remainyear ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from cash flows from operating activities in incomechanges in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, net to cash flows from continuing operations, and any associated gains are includedfinancing activities in gain on sale of property. Centers sold or classified as heldother, net for sale priorshares used to April 1, 2014, are not subject to ASU No. 2014-08 and therefore, continue to be classified as discontinued operations using the previous definition.pay employees' tax withholdings.
In August 2014,2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, "Disclosure2016-15, "Classification of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern.Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments." This ASU's core objective is that management should evaluate whether there are conditionsASU amends guidance to either add or events, consideredclarify the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the aggregate,statement of cash flows. Eight specific issues were identified for further clarification and include: debt prepayment or extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of company-owned life insurance policies, distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions and the classification of cash flows that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern withinhave aspects of more than one year after the date that the financial statements are issuedor are available to be issued.class of cash flows. The provisions of ASU No. 2014-152016-15 are effective for us as of December 31, 2016,January 1, 2018 on a retrospective basis, and early adoption is permitted. We earlyhave adopted this update as of December 31, 2017 on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this ASU resulted in a retrospective reclassification of $.5 million and $.8 million in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from cash flows from operating activities in accrued rent and accounts receivable, net to cash flows from investing activities in other, net for the settlement of insurance claims associated with capital assets. Also, our distributions received from equity method investees are accounted for using the cumulative earnings approach.
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-17, "Interests Held through Related Parties That Are Under Common Control." This ASU amends the consolidation guidance on how a reporting entity that is a single decision maker of a VIE should treat indirect interests in the entity held through related parties that are under common control when determining whether it is the primary beneficiary of that VIE. The provisions of ASU No. 2016-17 were effective for us as of January 1, 2016,2017 on a retrospective basis. We have adopted this update, and the adoption did not have any impact to our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015,November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, "Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.2016-18, "Restricted Cash." This ASU amends the consolidation analysis required under GAAPprior guidance on restricted cash presentation and requires management to reevaluate all previous consolidation conclusions. ASU No. 2015-02 considers limited partnershipsthat restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents be included in the statement of cash flows. Changes in restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents that result from transfers between different cash categories should not be presented as VIEs, unlesscash flow activities in the limited partners have either substantive kick-out or participating rights. The presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership has also been eliminated.statement of cash flows. The ASU amendsalso requires an entity to disclose information about the effect that fees paid to a decision maker or service provider have on the consolidation analysis,nature of restricted cash, as well as amends how variable interests held by a reporting entity's related parties affectreconciliation between the consolidation conclusion. The ASU also clarifies how to determine whether equity holders as a group have power over an entity.statement of financial position and the statement of cash flows when the statement of financial position has more than one line item for cash, cash equivalent, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalent. The provisions of ASU No. 2015-02 were2016-18 are effective for us as of January 1, 2016. Upon2018 on a retrospective basis, and early adoption is permitted. We have adopted this ASU as of this update, we have reported 10December 31, 2017 on a retrospective basis, as reflected in our cash flow statement presentation and related notes (see Notes 1 and 14 for additional entities as VIEs, sinceinformation). For the limited partners in these entities do not have either substantive kick-out or participating rights. The adoption expanded our VIE disclosures for these 10 entities, but had no impact to our consolidated balance sheets or consolidated statements of operations oryear ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, cash flows asfrom investing activities in the consolidation statusConsolidated Statements of these entities did not change. Retrospective disclosures associated with our VIEs were made to conform toCash Flows no longer reflects the current year presentation.change in restricted deposits and mortgage escrows totaling $20.0 million and $76.6 million, respectively.
In September 2015,January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, "Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments.2017-01, "Business Combinations." This ASU allows measurement-period adjustments associated withnarrows the definition of a business combinations recorded in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined, rather than retrospectively, as if the accountingand provides a framework for theevaluating whether a transaction is an acquisition of a business combination had been completed asor an asset. The amendment provides a screen to evaluate whether a transaction is a business and requires that when substantially all of the acquisition date.fair value of the acquired assets can be concentrated in a single asset or identifiable group of similar assets, then the assets acquired are not a business. If the screen is not met, then to be considered a business, the assets must have an input and a substantive process to create outputs. The provisions of ASU No. 2015-16 were2017-01 are effective for us as of January 1, 2016.2018, and early adoption is permitted. We have adopted this ASU prospectively as of January 1, 2017. Under this guidance, we expect most acquisitions of property to be accounted for as an asset acquisition. Additionally, certain acquisition costs that were previously expensed may be capitalized. For for the year ended December 31, 2016, we expensed acquisition costs of $1.4 million.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation: Scope of Modification Accounting." This ASU provides guidance about the types of changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award which would require an entity to apply modification accounting. This ASU requires an entity to account for the effects of a modification in the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award, unless three criteria are met relating to the fair value, vesting conditions and classification of the modified awards. The provisions of ASU No. 2017-09 are effective for us as of January 1, 2018 on a prospective basis, and early adoption is permitted. We have adopted this update as of December 31, 2017, and the adoption did not have have any impact to our consolidated financial statements.
Not Yet Adopted
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This ASU's core objective is for an entity to recognize revenue based on the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for goods or services. Additionally, this ASU requires entities to use a single model in accounting for revenues derived from contracts with customers. ASU No. 2014-09 replaces prior guidance regarding the recognition of revenue from sales of real estate, except for revenue from sales that are part of a sale-leaseback transaction. The provisions of ASU No. 2014-09, as amended in subsequently issued amendments, are effective for us on January 1, 2018, and are required to be applied either on a retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. In anticipationWe have elected to apply this guidance on a modified retrospective approach upon adoption.
Our evaluation has resulted in the identification of adopting this ASU,primarily three types of customer contracts: (1) management contracts with partially owned real estate joint ventures or partnerships or third parties, (2) licensing and occupancy agreements and (3) certain non-tenant contracts. Based on our evaluation, we have formed a teamwill continue to determinerecognize these fees as we currently do with the elementsexception of the ASU that impact our contracts. As each sale contract is uniquetiming associated with the performance obligation in our industry, many ofmanagement contracts related to leasing and lease preparation related services. Upon adoption at January 1, 2018, we recognized the contracts will have to be re-reviewed. We are assessingcumulative effect for these fees which has increased retained earnings and contract assets by $.3 million, respectively. In addition, we evaluated controls around the impact, if any, that the adoptionimplementation of this ASU and have concluded there will havebe no significant impact on our control structure. We are still evaluating the impact to the notes in our consolidated financial statements, which may include the timing related to sales recognition on real estate. Also, we are evaluating whether we will adopt on a retrospective basis or modified retrospective basis.statements.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, "Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." This ASU will require equity investments, excluding those investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee, to be measured at fair value with the changes in fair value recognized in net income; will simplify the impairment assessment of those investments; will eliminate the disclosure of the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value for financial instruments measured at amortized cost and change the fair value calculation for those investments; will change the disclosure in other comprehensive income for financial liabilities that are measured at fair value in accordance with the fair value options for financial instruments; and will clarify that a deferred asset related to available-for-sale securities should be included in an entity's evaluation for a valuation allowance. The provisions of ASU No. 2016-01 are effective for us as of January 1, 2018. We are currently assessing2018 and is required to be applied on a modified retrospective approach. Upon adoption, we recognized the impact, if any, thatcumulative effect for the adoptionfair value of thisequity investments which has increased retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive loss each by $1.5 million and includes the effects of ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements.No. 2018-02, "Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income."
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases." The ASU sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. The ASU requires lessees to adopt a right-of-use asset approach that will bring substantially all leases onto the balance sheet, with the exception of short-term leases. The subsequent accounting for this right-of-use asset will be based on a dual-model approach, under which the lease will be classified as either a finance or an operating lease. The lessor accounting model under this ASU is similar to current guidance, but certain underlying principles in the lessor model have been aligned with the new revenue recognition standard. The provisions of ASU No. 2016-02 are effective for us as of January 1, 2019, are required to be applied on a modified retrospective approach and early adoption is permitted. We anticipate adopting this ASU on January 1, 2019.
In January 2018, the FASB issued an exposure draft ("2018 Exposure Draft") which, if adopted as written, would allow lessors a practical expedient by class of underlying assets to account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component if certain criteria are currently assessingmet. Also, the 2018 Exposure Draft indicates that companies may be permitted to recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption in lieu of the modified retrospective approach and provides other optional practical expedients.

We are in the process of evaluating the impact to our 5,8005,400 lessor leases and other lessee leases, if any, that the adoption of this ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements. Additionally,Within our lessor leases, we are entitled to receive tenant reimbursements for operating expenses such as real estate taxes, insurance and common area maintenance (“CAM”). Currently upon adoption of this ASU, CAM reimbursement revenue will be accounted for in accordance with Topic 606 (ASU No. 2014-09 as discussed above). We have currently identified some areas we believe may be impacted by this ASU. These include:
The bifurcation of lease arrangements in which contractual amounts due are on a gross basis and the amount under contract is not allocated between rental and expense reimbursements, such as real estate taxes and insurance. This process would be based on the underlying fair values of these items.
We have ground lease agreements in which we are the lessee for land underneath all or a portion of 13 centers and three administrative office leases that we account for as operating leases. Rental expense associated with these operating leases was, in millions: $2.9 in 2017; $3.0 in 2016 and $3.2 in 2015. We have one capital lease in which we are the lessee of two centers with a $21 million lease obligation. We will record any rights and obligations under these leases as an asset and liability at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets.
Determination of costs to be capitalized associated with leases. This ASU will limit the capitalization associated with certain costs, primarily certain internally-generated leasing commissions, primarily internally-generated lease commissions,and legal costs, of which we capitalized internal costs of $7.2$10.8 million duringand$10.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017 and 2016, respectively. We believe we will be able to continue to capitalize internal leasing commissions that are a direct result of obtaining a lease.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." This ASU amends prior guidance on the impairment of financial instruments, and adds an impairment model that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses with the recognition of an allowance based on an estimate of expected credit losses. The provisions of ASU No. 2016-13 are effective for us as of January 1, 2020, and early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently assessing the impact, if any, that the adoption of this ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016,February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, "Classification2017-05, "Clarifying the Scope of Certain Cash ReceiptsAsset Derecognition Guidance and Cash Payments.Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets." ThisThe ASU amends guidanceclarifies that a financial asset is within the scope of Subtopic 610-20 if it meets the definition, as amended, of an in substance nonfinancial asset. If substantially all of the fair value of assets that are promised to either add or clarifya counterparty in a contract is concentrated in nonfinancial assets, then all of the classificationfinancial assets promised to the counterparty are in substance nonfinancial assets within the scope of certain cash receipts and payments in the statementSubtopic 610-20, including a parent transferring control of cash flows. Eight specific issues were identified for further clarification and include: debt prepayment or extinguishment costs, settlementa nonfinancial asset through a transfer of zero-coupon debt instruments, contingent consideration payments made afterownership interests of a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of company-owned life insurance policies, distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions and the classification of cash flows that have aspects of more than one class of cash flows.consolidated subsidiary. The provisions of ASU No. 2016-152017-05 are effective for us as of January 1, 2018 and depending on the contract type may be recorded on a retrospective or modified retrospective approach. As a result of our contract analysis under ASU 2014-09, the majority of our contracts relate to property sales to be accounted for under this ASU and could result in future gains being recognized sooner. Upon adoption, we applied the modified retrospective approach for all contract types. We recognized the cumulative effect for contracts in which gains would have been realized and have increased retained earnings and other assets by $4.0 million, respectively, at January 1, 2018.
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, "Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pensions Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost." The ASU requires the service cost component to be reported as compensation costs arising from services rendered by pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net periodic benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside income from operations. Additionally, only the service cost component will be eligible for capitalization when applicable. The provisions of ASU No. 2017-07 are effective for us as of January 1, 2018 on a retrospective basis for the presentation within the income statement and early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessingprospectively for the impact, if any, that thecapitalization of costs. Upon adoption of this ASU, our income statement presentation and notes will be impacted, but it does not have ona material impact to our consolidated financial statements. For the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, net periodic benefit cost, excluding the service cost component, of $.4 million, $.7 million and $.2 million, respectively, will be restated as non-operating expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

In October 2016,August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-17, "Interests Held through Related Parties That Are Under Common Control.2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities." ThisThe ASU amends current hedge accounting recognition and presentation requirements. Items focused on include: alignment of an entity’s risk management activities and its financial reporting for hedging relationships, the consolidation guidanceuse of hedge accounting for risk components in hedging relationships involving nonfinancial risk and interest rate risk, updates for designating fair value hedges of interest rate risk and measuring the related change in fair value of the hedged item, alignment of the recognition and presentation of the effects of the hedging instrument and the hedged item, and permits an entity to exclude certain amounts related to currency swaps. Lastly, the ASU also provides additional relief on how a reporting entity that is a single decision maker of a VIE should treat indirect interests in the entity held through related parties that are under common control when determining whether it is the primary beneficiary of that VIE.effectiveness testing methods and disclosures. The provisions of ASU No. 2016-17 were2017-12 are effective for us as of January 1, 2017 on a retrospective basis,2019, and early adoption wasis permitted. We believe thehave adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2018, which requires a modified retrospective transition method upon adoption. The adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016,January 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, "Restricted Cash.2018-01, "Leases (Topic 842)-Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842." This ASU amends prior guidance on restricted cash presentation and requires that restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents be included in the statement of cash flows. Changes in restricted cash and restricted cash equivalent that results from transfers between different cash categories should not be presented as cash flow activities in the statement of cash flow. The ASU also requiresprovides an entityoptional transition practical expedient to disclose information about the nature of restricted cash,not evaluate existing or expired land easements under ASU No. 2016-02, if they were not previously accounted for as well as a reconciliation between the statement of financial position and the statement of cash flow when the statement of financial position has more than one line item for cash, cash equivalent, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalent.leases under prior guidance. The provisions of ASU No. 2016-182018-01 are effective for us as of January 1, 20182019, are required to be applied on a modified retrospective basis,approach and early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact, if any, that theanticipate adopting this ASU upon adoption of this ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements, including early adoption.No. 2016-02.
In January 2017,February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, "Business Combinations.2018-02, "Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." This ASU narrowsNo. 2018-02 allows for the definition of a business and provides a framework for evaluating whether a transaction is an acquisition of a business or an asset. The amendment provides a screen to evaluate whether a transaction is a business and requires that when substantially allreclassification of the fair value ofstranded tax effects resulting from the acquired assets be concentrated in a single asset or identifiable group of similar assets that the assets acquired are not a business. If the screen is not met, thenTax Act to be considered a business, the assets must have an input and a substantive process to create outputs.retained earnings. The provisions of ASU No. 2017-012018-02 are effective for us as of January 1, 2018,2019, may be applied either at the beginning of the period of adoption or retrospectively, and early adoption is permitted. We have adoptedanticipate adopting this ASU asupon adoption of January 1, 2017. Upon adoption, we expect a reduction in the number of our future acquisitions to be considered a business combination, which would reduce the amount of disclosures in our consolidated financial statements. Upon adoption, certain acquisition costs that were previously expensed may be capitalized. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we incurred acquisition costs of $1.4 million.ASU No. 2016-01.

Note 3.      Property
Our property consistedconsists of the following (in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Land$1,107,072
 $929,958
$1,068,022
 $1,107,072
Land held for development82,953
 95,524
69,205
 82,953
Land under development51,761
 17,367
48,985
 51,761
Buildings and improvements3,489,685
 3,152,215
3,232,074
 3,489,685
Construction in-progress57,674
 67,895
80,573
 57,674
Total$4,789,145
 $4,262,959
$4,498,859
 $4,789,145
During the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, we sold 1812centers and other property. Aggregate gross sales proceeds from these transactions approximated $241.9$446.6 million and generated gains of approximately $100.7 million.$218.6 million. Also, duringfor the year ended December 31, 2016, we acquired three centers and other property with an aggregate gross purchase price of approximately $464.6 million, which included the consolidation of a property from the acquisition of a partner's 50% interest in an unconsolidated tenancy-in-common arrangement, and2017, we invested $63.3$57.2 million in new development projects. Also during 2016, property increased by $58.7 million as a resultprojects, which includes the purchase of the retail portion of a business combination. See Note 23mixed-use project in Seattle, Washington that was subject to a contractual obligation at December 31, 2016.
At December 31, 2017, three centers, totaling $78.7 million before accumulated depreciation, were classified as held for additional information.
sale. At December 31, 2016, one center, totaling $1.6 million before accumulated depreciation, was classified as held for sale. At December 31, 2015, one center, totaling $53.2 million before accumulated depreciation, was classified as held for sale. NeitherNone of these centers qualified to be reported asin discontinued operations, and each wasall but one have been sold subsequent to the end of the applicable reporting period.

Note 4.      Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships
We own interests in real estate joint ventures or limited partnerships and have tenancy-in-common interests in which we exercise significant influence, but do not have financial and operating control. We account for these investments using the equity method, and our interests rangeranged for the periods presented from 20% to 75%90% for the periods presented in 20162017 and 2015.from 20% to 75% in 2016. Combined condensed financial information of these ventures (at 100%) is summarized as follows (in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Combined Condensed Balance Sheets      
      
ASSETS      
Property$1,196,770
 $1,290,784
$1,241,004
 $1,196,770
Accumulated depreciation(261,392) (293,474)(285,033) (261,392)
Property, net935,378
 997,310
955,971
 935,378
Other assets, net114,554
 130,251
115,743
 114,554
Total Assets$1,049,932
 $1,127,561
$1,071,714
 $1,049,932
      
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)$301,480
 $345,186
$298,124
 $301,480
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates12,585
 12,285
12,017
 12,585
Other liabilities, net24,902
 29,509
24,759
 24,902
Total Liabilities338,967
 386,980
334,900
 338,967
Equity710,965
 740,581
736,814
 710,965
Total Liabilities and Equity$1,049,932
 $1,127,561
$1,071,714
 $1,049,932
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Combined Condensed Statements of Operations          
Revenues, net$138,316
 $148,875
 $153,301
$137,419
 $138,316
 $148,875
Expenses:          
Depreciation and amortization38,242
 37,771
 40,235
34,818
 38,242
 37,771
Interest, net16,076
 17,053
 22,657
11,836
 16,076
 17,053
Operating26,126
 26,797
 27,365
23,876
 26,126
 26,797
Real estate taxes, net17,408
 18,525
 18,159
18,865
 17,408
 18,525
General and administrative816
 839
 916
623
 816
 839
Provision for income taxes113
 197
 417
112
 113
 197
Impairment loss1,303
 7,487
 1,526

 1,303
 7,487
Total100,084
 108,669
 111,275
90,130
 100,084
 108,669
Gain on sale of non-operating property373
 
 

 373
 
Gain on dispositions14,816
 5,171
 12,949
12,492
 14,816
 5,171
Net Income$53,421
 $45,377
 $54,975
$59,781
 $53,421
 $45,377

Our investment in real estate joint ventures and partnerships, as reported in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, differs from our proportionate share of the entities’ underlying net assets due to basis differences, which arose upon the transfer of assets to the joint ventures. The net positive basis differences, which totaled $2.62.2 million and $4.92.6 million at December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, respectively, are generally amortized over the useful lives of the related assets.
Our real estate joint ventures and partnerships have determined from time to time that the carrying amount of certain centers was not recoverable and that the centers should be written down to fair value. ForThere was no impairment charge for the year ended December 31, 20162017,. For the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and 2014, our unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships recorded an impairment charge of $1.3 million, and $7.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively, associated primarily with various centers that have been marketed and sold during the period.
Fees earned by us for the management of these real estate joint ventures and partnerships totaled $6.2 million in 2017, $5.1 million in 2016, and $4.5 million in 2015.
During 2017, two centers were sold with aggregate gross sales proceeds of approximately $19.6 million, of which our share of the gain, included in equity earnings in real estate joint ventures and $4.6 million in 2014. During 2016, we paid an unconsolidated jointpartnerships totaled $6.2 million. In June 2017, a venture $4.8acquired land with a gross purchase price of $23.5 million for a receivable that was included in their Other assets, net at December 31, 2015.mixed-use development project, and we simultaneously increased our ownership interest to 90% (See Note 20 for additional information).
During 2016, five centers and a land parcel were sold with aggregate gross sales proceeds of approximately $78.7 million, of which our share of the gain, included in equity earnings in real estate joint ventures and partnerships, totaled $3.9 million. Additionally, a venture acquired one center with a gross purchase price of $73 million, was acquired, of which our aggregated interest aggregatedwas 69%.
In September 2016, we acquired our partner's 50% interest in an unconsolidated tenancy-in-common arrangement for approximately $13.5 million that we had previously accounted for under the equity method. This transaction resulted in the consolidation of the property in our consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, an unconsolidated joint venture distributed land to both us and our partner, totaling $4.4 million.
In December 2016, we entered into a new joint venture agreement for the development of a mixed-use project, of which we anticipate having an aggregated 90% interest upon the future purchase of land in 2017 (See Note 21 for additional information).
As of December 31, 2015, we held a combined 51% interest in an unconsolidated real estate joint venture that owned three centers in Colorado with total assets and debt of $43.7 million and $72.4 million, respectively. In February 2016, in exchange for our partners' aggregate 49% interest in this venture and $2.5 million in cash, we distributed one center to our partners. We have consolidated this venture as of the transaction date and re-measured our investment in this venture to its fair value (See Note 2322 for additional information).
During 2015, we sold one center held in a 50% owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture for approximately $1.1 million, of which our share of the gain totaled $.6 million. Associated with this transaction, a gain of $.9 million on our investment of this real estate joint venture was realized. Additionally, we sold three centers and other property held in unconsolidated joint ventures for approximately $17.6 million, of which our share of the gain totaled $1.0 million. Also, a 51% owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture acquired real estate assets of approximately $54.1 million.

Note 5.      Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities
Identified intangible assets and liabilities associated with our property acquisitions are as follows (in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Identified Intangible Assets:      
Above-market leases (included in Other Assets, net)$44,595
 $37,595
$44,231
 $44,595
Above-market leases - Accumulated Amortization(13,579) (14,421)(17,397) (13,579)
Below-market assumed mortgages (included in Debt, net)1,671
 1,671

 1,671
Below-market assumed mortgages - Accumulated Amortization(1,564) (1,307)
 (1,564)
In place leases (included in Unamortized Lease Costs, net)232,528
 148,904
224,201
 232,528
In place leases - Accumulated Amortization(82,571) (67,762)(96,202) (82,571)
$181,080
 $104,680
$154,833
 $181,080
Identified Intangible Liabilities:      
Below-market leases (included in Other Liabilities, net)$110,878
 $50,370
$105,794
 $110,878
Below-market leases - Accumulated Amortization(23,109) (22,080)(28,072) (23,109)
Above-market assumed mortgages (included in Debt, net)10,375
 32,777
10,063
 10,375
Above-market assumed mortgages - Accumulated Amortization(5,186) (27,272)(6,081) (5,186)
$92,958
 $33,795
$81,704
 $92,958

These identified intangible assets and liabilities are amortized over the applicable lease terms or the remaining lives of the assumed mortgages, as applicable.
The net amortization of above-market and below-market leases increased (decreased) rental revenues by $2.1$3.7 million,$2.1 million and $(.5) million and $(1.7) millionin 20162017, 20152016 and 20142015, respectively. The significant year over year change in rental revenues in 2016 to 2015 is primarily due to acquisitions during 2016. The estimated net amortization of these intangible assets and liabilities will increase rental revenues for each of the next five years as follows (in thousands):
2017$3,044
20182,963
$2,789
20193,346
3,161
20203,403
3,234
20213,315
3,186
20223,007
The amortization of the in place lease intangible assets recorded in depreciation and amortization, was $18.0$21.0 million,$18.0 million and $12.3 million and $12.0 millionin 20162017, 20152016 and 20142015, respectively. The significant year over year change in depreciation and amortization from 2016 to 2015 is primarily due to acquisitions during 2016. The estimated amortization of these intangible assets will increase depreciation and amortization for each of the next five years as follows (in thousands):
2017$19,789
201817,539
$16,617
201915,291
14,638
202014,081
13,663
202111,930
11,573
20229,516
The net amortization of above-market and below-market assumed mortgages decreased net interest expense by $1.0$1.1 million,$1.0 million and $.7 million and $1.0 millionin 20162017, 20152016 and 20142015, respectively. The estimated net amortization of these intangible assets and liabilities will decrease net interest expense for each of the next five years as follows (in thousands):
2017$1,100
20181,207
$1,207
20191,207
1,207
2020436
436
2021287
287
2022141
Note 6.      Debt
Our debt consists of the following (in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Debt payable, net to 2038 (1)
$2,023,403
 $1,872,942
$1,996,007
 $2,023,403
Unsecured notes payable under credit facilities245,000
 149,500

 245,000
Debt service guaranty liability67,125
 69,835
64,145
 67,125
Obligations under capital leases21,000
 21,000
21,000
 21,000
Total$2,356,528
 $2,113,277
$2,081,152
 $2,356,528
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(1)At December 31, 2017, interest rates ranged from 2.6% to 7.9% at a weighted average rate of 4.0%. At December 31, 2016, interest rates ranged from 1.7% to 7.9% at a weighted average rate of 4.0%. At December 31, 2015, interest rates ranged from 1.0% to 8.6% at a weighted average rate of 4.3%.

The allocation of total debt between fixed and variable-rate as well as between secured and unsecured is summarized below (in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
As to interest rate (including the effects of interest rate contracts):      
Fixed-rate debt$2,089,769
 $1,869,683
$2,063,263
 $2,089,769
Variable-rate debt266,759
 243,594
17,889
 266,759
Total$2,356,528
 $2,113,277
$2,081,152
 $2,356,528
As to collateralization:      
Unsecured debt$1,913,399
 $1,650,521
$1,667,462
 $1,913,399
Secured debt443,129
 462,756
413,690
 443,129
Total$2,356,528
 $2,113,277
$2,081,152
 $2,356,528
We maintain a $500$500 million unsecured revolving credit facility, which was last amended and extended on March 30, 2016.2016. This facility expires in March 2020,, provides for two consecutive six-month extensions upon our request, and borrowing rates that float at a margin over LIBOR plus a facility fee. At both December 31, 2017 and 2016,, the borrowing margin and facility fee, which are priced off a grid that is tied to our senior unsecured credit ratings, were 90 and 15 basis points, respectively. The facility also contains a competitive bid feature that allows us to request bids for up to $250 million.$250 million. Additionally, an accordion feature allows us to increase the facility amount up to $850 million.$850 million.
As of December 31, 2015,Additionally, we hadhave a $500$10 million unsecured revolving creditshort-term facility, that had borrowing rates that floated at a margin over LIBOR plus a facility fee. At December 31, 2015, the borrowing marginwhich was amended and facility fee, which were priced off a grid that was tied to our senior unsecured credit ratings, were 105 and 15 basis points, respectively. The facility also contained a competitive bid feature that allowed us to request bids for up to $250 million. Additionally, an accordion feature allowed us to increase the facility amount up to $700 million.

Effectiveextended on March 2015, we entered into an agreement with a bank for a short-term, unsecured facility totaling $20 million27, 2017, that we maintain for cash management purposes. We extended and amended this agreement to reduce the facility to $10 million on March 27, 2016. The facility,purposes, which matures in March 2018. At December 31, 2017, providesthe facility provided for fixed interest rate loans at a 30-day LIBOR rate plus a borrowing margin, facility fee and an unused facility fee of 125, 10, and 5 basis points, respectively. At December 31, 2016, the borrowing margin, facility fee and an unused facility fee was 125, 10, and 10 basis points, respectively.
The following table discloses certain information regarding our unsecured notes payable under our credit facilities (in thousands, except percentages):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Unsecured revolving credit facility:      
Balance outstanding$245,000
 $140,000
$
 $245,000
Available balance250,140
 355,190
493,610
 250,140
Letter of credit outstanding under facility4,860
 4,810
6,390
 4,860
Variable interest rate (excluding facility fee)1.5% 1.3%
Variable interest rate (excluding facility fee) at end date% 1.5%
Unsecured short-term facility:      
Balance outstanding$
 $9,500
$
 $
Variable interest rate% 1.7%
Variable interest rate at end date% %
Both facilities:      
Maximum balance outstanding during the year$372,000
 $244,500
$245,000
 $372,000
Weighted average balance141,017
 100,506
133,386
 141,017
Year-to-date weighted average interest rate (excluding facility fee)1.3% 0.9%1.8% 1.3%

Related to a development project in Sheridan, Colorado, we have provided a guaranty for the payment of any debt service shortfalls until a coverage rate of 1.4x1.4x is met on tax increment revenue bonds issued in connection with the project. The bonds are to be repaid with incremental sales and property taxes and a PIF to be assessed on current and future retail sales and, to the extent necessary, any amounts we may have to provide under a guaranty. The incremental taxes and PIF are to remain intact until the earlier of the date the bond liability has been paid in full or 2040.2040. Therefore, a debt service guaranty liability equal to the fair value of the amounts funded under the bonds was recorded. As of December 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, we had $67.1$64.1 million and $69.8$67.1 million outstanding for the debt service guaranty liability, respectively.
DuringIn December 2016, we repaid $75 million of fixed-rate unsecured medium term notes upon maturity at a weighted average interest rate of 5.5%.
In August 2016, we issued $250 million of 3.25% senior unsecured notes maturing in 2026. The notes were issued at 99.16% of the principal amount with a yield to maturity of 3.35%. The net proceeds received of $246.3 million were used to reduce the amount outstanding under our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility.
In June 2016, we amended an existing $90 million secured note to extend the maturity to 2028 and reduce the interest rate from 7.5% to 4.5% per annum. In connection with this transaction, we have recorded a $2.0 million gain on extinguishment of debt that has been classified as net interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In May 2015, we issued $250 million of 3.85% senior unsecured notes maturing in 2025. The notes were issued at 99.23% of the principal amount with a yield to maturity of 3.94%. The net proceeds received of $246.5 million were used to reduce the amount outstanding under our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility.
In March 2015, we entered into a $200 million unsecured term loan. We used the proceeds to pay down amounts outstanding under our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility. The loan matures in March 2020, and we have the option to repay the loan without penalty at any time. Borrowing rates under the agreement float at a margin over LIBOR and are priced off a grid that is tied to our senior unsecured credit ratings, which is currently 97.5 basis points, which have been swapped to a fixed rate of 2.5%. Additionally, the loan contains an accordion feature which allows us to increase the loan amount up to an additional $100 million.

During 2015, we repaid $90 million of fixed-rate unsecured medium term notes upon maturity at a weighted average interest rate of 5.4%. Additionally, we amended an existing $66 million secured note to extend the maturity to 2025 and reduced the interest rate from 7.4% to 3.5% per annum. In connection with this transaction, we have recorded $6.1 million of debt extinguishment costs that have been classified as net interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Various leases and properties, and current and future rentals from those leases and properties, collateralize certain debt. At both December 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, the carrying value of such propertyassets aggregated $.7 billion and $.8 billion, respectively.billion.
Scheduled principal payments on our debt (excluding $245.0 million unsecured notes payable under our credit facilities, $21.0 million of certain capital leases, $(6.1)$(5.4) million net premium/(discount) on debt, $(10.6)$(8.9) million of deferred debt costs, $5.1$4.0 million of non-cash debt-related items, and $67.1$64.1 million debt service guaranty liability) are due during the following years (in thousands):
2017$86,710
201880,427
$113,427
201956,245
56,245
2020237,779
237,779
202117,667
17,667
2022307,857
307,614
2023305,705
305,694
2024255,965
255,954
2025303,314
303,302
2026277,304
277,291
202738,288
Thereafter106,025
93,024
Total$2,034,998
$2,006,285
Our various debt agreements contain restrictive covenants, including minimum interest and fixed charge coverage ratios, minimum unencumbered interest coverage ratios, minimum net worth requirements and maximum total debt levels. We are not aware of any non-compliance with our public debt and revolving credit facility covenants as of December 31, 20162017.
Note 7.      Derivatives and Hedging
The fair value of all our interest rate swap contracts was reported as follows (in thousands):
Assets LiabilitiesAssets Liabilities
Balance Sheet
Location
 Amount 
Balance Sheet
Location
 Amount
Balance Sheet
Location
 Amount 
Balance Sheet
Location
 Amount
Designated Hedges:        
December 31, 2017Other Assets, net $2,035
 Other Liabilities, net $
December 31, 2016Other Assets, net $126
 Other Liabilities, net $
Other Assets, net 126
 Other Liabilities, net 
December 31, 2015Other Assets, net 2,664
 Other Liabilities, net 725

The gross presentation, the effects of offsetting for derivatives with a right to offset under master netting agreements and the net presentation of our interest rate swap contracts is as follows (in thousands):
      
Gross Amounts Not
Offset in Balance
Sheet
        
Gross Amounts Not
Offset in Balance
Sheet
  
Gross
Amounts
Recognized
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in
Balance
Sheet
 
Net
Amounts
Presented
in Balance
Sheet
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash
Collateral
Received
 Net Amount
Gross
Amounts
Recognized
 
Gross
Amounts
Offset in
Balance
Sheet
 
Net
Amounts
Presented
in Balance
Sheet
 
Financial
Instruments
 
Cash
Collateral
Received
 Net Amount
December 31, 2017           
Assets$2,035
 $
 $2,035
 $
 $
 $2,035
December 31, 2016                      
Assets$126
 $
 $126
 $
 $
 $126
126
 
 126
 
 
 126
           
December 31, 2015           
Assets2,664
 
 2,664
 (346) 
 2,318
Liabilities725
 
 725
 (346) 
 379
Cash Flow Hedges:Hedges
As of December 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, we had three interest rate swap contracts, maturing through March 2020, with an aggregate notional amount of $200 million that were designated as cash flow hedges and fix the LIBOR component of the interest rates at 1.5%. We have determined that these contracts are highly effective in offsetting future variable interest cash flows.
During 2016, we entered into and settled a forward-starting interest rate swap contract with an aggregate notional amount of $200 million hedging future fixed-rate debt issuances, which fixed the 10-year swap rates at 1.5% per annum. Upon settlement of this contract in August 2016, we paid $2.1 million resulting in a loss of $2.0 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
During 2015, we entered into and settled two forward-starting interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $215 million hedging future fixed-rate debt issuances, which fixed the 10-year swap rates at 2.0% per annum. Upon settlement of these contracts during 2015, we received $5.0 million resulting in a gain in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
As of December 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, the net gain balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss relating to active and previously terminated cash flow interest rate swap contracts was $7.4 million and $6.4 million, and $8.2 million, respectively, and will be reclassified to net interest expense as interest payments are made on the originally hedged debt.respectively. Within the next 12 months, a loss of approximately $.2$1.4 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss is expected to be reclassified as a reduction to net interest expense related to our interest rate contracts.
SummaryA summary of cash flow interest rate swap contract hedging activity is as follows (in thousands):
Derivatives Hedging
Relationships
 
Amount of (Gain)
Loss
Recognized
in Other
Comprehensive
Income on
Derivative
(Effective
Portion)
 
Location of Gain
(Loss) 
Reclassified
from Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss into Income
 
Amount of Gain
(Loss) 
Reclassified
from Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain
(Loss)
Recognized in
Income on
Derivative
(Ineffective
Portion and
Amount 
Excluded from
Effectiveness
Testing)
 
Amount of Gain
(Loss)
Recognized
in Income on
Derivative
(Ineffective
Portion and
Amount 
Excluded from
Effectiveness
Testing)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 
Amount of (Gain)
Loss
Recognized
in Other
Comprehensive
Income on
Derivative
(Effective
Portion)
 
Location of Gain
(Loss) 
Reclassified
from Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss into Income
 
Amount of Gain
(Loss) 
Reclassified
from Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain
(Loss)
Recognized in
Income on
Derivative
(Ineffective
Portion and
Amount 
Excluded from
Effectiveness
Testing)
 
Amount of Gain
(Loss)
Recognized
in Income on
Derivative
(Ineffective
Portion and
Amount 
Excluded from
Effectiveness
Testing)
Year Ended December 31, 2017 $(1,063) 
Interest expense,
net
 $42
 
Interest expense,
net
 $
Year Ended December 31, 2016 $3,192
 
Interest expense,
net
 $(1,435) 
Interest expense,
net
 $(96) 3,192
 Interest expense,
net
 (1,435) Interest expense,
net
 (96)
Year Ended December 31, 2015 (1,946) Interest expense,
net
 (2,798) Interest expense,
net
 
 (1,946) Interest expense,
net
 (2,798) Interest expense,
net
 
Year Ended December 31, 2014 (131) Interest expense,
net
 (1,682) Interest expense,
net
 (370)
Fair Value Hedges:
Associated with the refinancing of a secured note, on June 24, 2016, we terminated two interest rate swap contracts that were designated as fair value hedges and had an aggregate notional amount of $62.9 million. Upon settlement, we received $2.2 million, which was recognized as part of the gain on extinguishment of debt related to the hedged debt.
As of December 31, 2015, we had two interest rate swap contracts, maturing through October 2017, with an aggregate notional amount of $63.7 million that were designated as fair value hedges and convert fixed interest payments at rates of 7.5% to variable interest payments ranging from 4.41% to 4.44%. We have determined that our fair value hedges were highly effective in limiting our risk of changes in the fair value of fixed-rate notes attributable to changes in interest rates.
A summary of fair value interest rate swap contract hedging activity is as follows (in thousands):
Gain (Loss) 
on
Contracts
 
Gain (Loss) 
on
Borrowings
 
Net Settlements
and Accruals
on Contracts (1) (3)
 
Amount of Gain 
(Loss)
Recognized in
Income (2) (3)
Gain (Loss) 
on
Contracts
 
Gain (Loss) 
on
Borrowings
 
Net Settlements
 and Accruals
on Contracts (1) (3)
 
Amount of Gain 
(Loss)
Recognized in
Income (2) (3)
Year Ended December 31, 2016              
Interest expense, net$(418) $418
 $3,140
 $3,140
$(418) $418
 $3,140
 $3,140
Year Ended December 31, 2015              
Interest expense, net(1,228) 1,228
 2,030
 2,030
(1,228) 1,228
 2,030
 2,030
Year Ended December 31, 2014       
Interest expense, net(1,386) 1,386
 2,179
 2,179
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(1)Amounts in this caption include gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives and net cash settlements.
(2)No ineffectiveness was recognized during the respective periods.
(3)Included in theeach caption for the year ended December 31, 2016 is $2.2 million received upon the termination of two interest rate swap contracts.
Note 8.      Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest
On May 8, 2015, we redeemed the remaining outstanding Series F depositary shares totaling $150.0 million. Upon redemption of these shares, $9.7 million was reported as a deduction in arriving at net income attributable to common shareholders. The Series F Preferred Shares paid a 6.5% annual dividend and had a liquidation value of $2,500 per share.
The following table discloses the cumulative redeemable preferred dividends declared per share:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2015 2014 Year Ended December 31, 2015
Series of Preferred Shares:      
Series F $64.55
 $162.50
 $64.55
Note 9.      Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
In August 2016, we established a new ATMWe had an at-the-market ("ATM") equity offering program, which terminated on September 29, 2017, under which we may, but are not obligated to,could sell up to $250 million of common shares, in amounts and at times as we determine,determined, at prices determined by the market at the time of sale. TheNo common shares under this new program include common shares having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $34.1 million previously registered but unsold under the February 2015 ATM equity offering agreement. Actual sales may depend on a variety of factors including, among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common shares, and determinations by management of the appropriate sources of funding for us. We intend to use the net proceeds from future sales for general trust purposes, which may include acquisitions and reducing borrowings under our $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility, repaying other indebtedness or repurchasing outstanding debt.
In February 2015, we entered into an ATM equity offering agreement under which we may, but were not obligated to, sell up to $200 million of common shares. No shares remain available for sale under this agreement.program.

No shares were sold under the ATM equity offering program during the year ended December 31, 2017. The following shares were sold under the ATM equity offering programs during the year ended December 31, 2016 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2016
Shares sold 3,465
 1,129
 3,465
Weighted average price per share $38.35
 $36.18
 $38.35
Gross proceeds $132,884
 $40,836
 $132,884
As of the date of this filing, $242.2 million of common shares remained available for sale under the ATM equity program.
In October 2015, our Board of Trust Managers approvedWe have a $200 million share repurchase plan. Under this plan, we may repurchase common shares from time-to-time in open-market or in privately negotiated purchases. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligations to repurchase any amount of our common shares under the plan. As of the date of this filing, we have not repurchased any shares under this plan.
Common dividends declared per share were $2.29, $1.46 $1.38 and $1.55$1.38 for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016 2015 and 2014,2015, respectively. The regular dividend rate per share for our common shares for each quarter of 20162017 and 20152016 was $.365$.385 and $.345,$.365, respectively. Also in December 2014,2017, we paid a special dividend onfor our common shares in the amount of $0.25$.75 per share, which was due to the significant gains on dispositions of property. Subsequent to December 31, 2016,2017, our Board of Trust Managers approved a first quarter dividend of $.385$.395 per common share, an increase from $.365$.385 per common share in 2016.for the respective quarter of 2017.

Note 10.      Noncontrolling Interests
The following table summarizes the effect of changes in our ownership interest in subsidiaries on the equity attributable to us as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Net income adjusted for noncontrolling interests$238,933
 $174,352
 $288,008
$335,274
 $238,933
 $174,352
Transfers from the noncontrolling interests:          
Increase in equity for operating partnership units
 111
 

 
 111
Net increase in equity for the acquisition of noncontrolling interests2,139
 
 11,015

 2,139
 
Change from net income adjusted for noncontrolling interests
and transfers from the noncontrolling interests
$241,072
 $174,463
 $299,023
$335,274
 $241,072
 $174,463
Note 11.      Leasing Operations
The terms of our leases range from less than one year for smaller tenant spaces to over 25 years for larger tenant spaces. In addition to minimum lease payments, most of the leases provide for contingent rentals (payments for real estate taxes, maintenance and insurance by lessees and an amount based on a percentage of the tenants’ sales).

Future minimum rental income from non-cancelable tenant leases, excluding leases associated with property held for sale and estimated contingent rentals, at December 31, 20162017 is as follows (in thousands):
2017$410,810
2018356,719
$392,337
2019301,351
342,151
2020246,181
289,691
2021184,156
231,199
2022166,880
Thereafter603,330
533,824
Total$2,102,547
$1,956,082
Contingent rentals for the year ended December 31, are as follows (in thousands):
2017$129,635
2016$114,505
114,505
2015107,931
107,931
2014109,714

Note 12.      Impairment
The following impairment charges were recorded on the following assets based on the difference between the carrying amount of the assets and the estimated fair value (see Note 21 for additional fair value information) (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Continuing operations:          
Property marketed for sale or sold (1)
$98
 $153
 $808
Properties held for sale, marketed for sale or sold (1)
$12,203
 $98
 $153
Land held for development and undeveloped land (1)
2,719
 
 
Other
 
 216
335
 
 
Total impairment charges98
 153
 1,024
15,257
 98
 153
Other financial statement captions impacted by impairment:          
Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net326
 1,497
 305

 326
 1,497
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests21
 
 
Net impact of impairment charges$424
 $1,650
 $1,329
$15,278
 $424
 $1,650
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(1)Amounts reported were based on changes in management's plans for the properties, third party offers.offers, recent comparable market transactions and/or a change in market conditions.
Note 13.      Income Tax Considerations
We qualify as a REIT under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and therefore, no tax is imposed on our taxable income distributed to shareholders. To maintain our REIT status, we must distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income to our shareholders and meet certain income source and investment restriction requirements. Our shareholders must report their share of income distributed in the form of dividends.
Taxable income differs from net income for financial reporting purposes primarily because of differences in the timing of recognition of depreciation, rental revenue, repair expense, compensation expense, impairment losses and gain from sales of property. As a result of these differences, the book value of our net fixed assets is in excess of tax basis by $268.7$193.4 million and $228.0268.7 million at December 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively.

The following table reconciles net income adjusted for noncontrolling interests to REIT taxable income (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Net income adjusted for noncontrolling interests$238,933
 $174,352
 $288,008
$335,274
 $238,933
 $174,352
Net (income) loss of taxable REIT subsidiary included above(14,497) 340
 (4,092)
Net loss (income) of taxable REIT subsidiary included above4,220
 (14,497) 340
Net income from REIT operations224,436
 174,692
 283,916
339,494
 224,436
 174,692
Book depreciation and amortization including discontinued
operations
162,534
 145,940
 150,616
Book depreciation and amortization162,964
 162,534
 145,940
Tax depreciation and amortization(104,734) (87,416) (90,328)(95,512) (104,734) (87,416)
Book/tax difference on gains/losses from capital transactions(64,917) (53,902) (87,387)6,261
 (64,917) (53,902)
Deferred/prepaid/above and below-market rents, net(13,114) (5,375) (3,617)(11,146) (13,114) (5,375)
Impairment loss from REIT operations including discontinued
operations
369
 1,536
 942
Impairment loss from REIT operations5,071
 369
 1,536
Other book/tax differences, net(2,694) (1,679) (6,399)(244) (2,694) (1,679)
REIT taxable income201,880
 173,796
 247,743
406,888
 201,880
 173,796
Dividends paid deduction (1)
(201,880) (174,628) (247,743)(406,888) (201,880) (174,628)
Dividends paid in excess of taxable income$
 $(832) $
$
 $
 $(832)
___________________
(1)For 20162017 and 2014,2016, the dividends paid deduction includes designated dividends of $112.8 million and $16.8 million from 2018 and $114.0 million from 2017, and 2015, respectively.

For federal income tax purposes, the cash dividends distributed to common shareholders are characterized as follows:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Ordinary income80.7% 92.7% 54.0%23.0% 80.7% 92.7%
Capital gain distributions19.3% 4.3% 46.0%77.0% 19.3% 4.3%
Return of capital (nontaxable distribution)% 3.0% %% % 3.0%
Total100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Our deferred tax assets and liabilities, including a valuation allowance, consisted of the following (in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Deferred tax assets:   
Deferred tax assets (1):
   
Impairment loss (1)(2)
$13,476
 $13,538
$7,220
 $13,476
Allowance on other assets117
 100
15
 117
Interest expense9,246
 11,707
5,703
 9,246
Net operating loss carryforwards (2)(3)
8,413
 10,071
7,428
 8,413
Straight-line rentals813
 337
916
 813
Book-tax basis differential4,380
 3,777
1,676
 4,380
Other348
 421
188
 348
Total deferred tax assets36,793
 39,951
23,146
 36,793
Valuation allowance (3)(4)
(25,979) (27,230)(15,587) (25,979)
Total deferred tax assets, net of allowance$10,814
 $12,721
$7,559
 $10,814
Deferred tax liabilities:   
Deferred tax liabilities (1):
   
Book-tax basis differential (1)(2)
$10,998
 $7,205
$6,618
 $10,998
Other553
 333
517
 553
Total deferred tax liabilities$11,551
 $7,538
$7,135
 $11,551
___________________
(1)As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, deferred tax assets and liabilities were measured at the statutory rate of 21% and 35%, respectively, as a result of the enactment of the Tax Act on December 22, 2017.
(2)Impairment losses and book-tax basis differential liabilities will not be recognized until the related properties are sold. Realization of impairment losses is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income in the year the property is sold.
(2)(3)
We have net operating loss carryforwards of $23.735.4 million that expire between the years of 2029 and 20342037.
(3)(4)Management believes it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax assets, which primarily consists of impairment losses, interest expense and net operating losses, will not be realized and established a valuation allowance. However, the amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable could be reduced if estimates of future taxable income are reduced.

We are subject to federal, state and local income taxes and have recorded an income tax (benefit) provision (benefit) as follows (in thousands):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014
Net income (loss) before taxes of taxable REIT subsidiary$20,295
 $(989) $1,446
Federal provision (benefit) at statutory rate of 35%$7,103
 $(346) $506
Valuation allowance decrease(1,251) (309) (3,003)
Other(54) 6
 (149)
Federal income tax provision (benefit) of taxable REIT subsidiary (1)
5,798
 (649) (2,646)
Texas franchise tax (2)
1,058
 701
 1,403
Total$6,856
 $52
 $(1,243)
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
Net (loss) income before taxes of taxable REIT subsidiary$(5,788) $20,295
 $(989)
Federal (benefit) provision at statutory rate of 35%$(2,026) $7,103
 $(346)
Valuation allowance decrease
 (1,251) (309)
Effect of change in statutory rate on net deferrals282
 
 
Other176
 (54) 6
Federal income tax (benefit) provision of taxable REIT subsidiary (1)
(1,568) 5,798
 (649)
Texas franchise tax1,551
 1,058
 701
Total$(17) $6,856
 $52
___________________
(1)All periods presented are open for examination by the IRS.
(2)For all periods presented, amounts include the effects that are reported in discontinued operations. See Note 14 for additional information.
Also, a current tax obligation of $1.01.6 million and $.81.0 million has been recorded at December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, respectively, in association with these taxes.

Note 14.      Discontinued Operations
Since the adoption of the new qualification criteria for discontinued operations on April 1, 2014, no dispositions have qualified as discontinued operations.
During 2014, we sold 12 centers, three in each of Georgia and Texas and two in each of Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina. These dispositions represent the centers that were classified as discontinued operations or held for sale prior to April 1, 2014, our adoption date for the new qualification criteria for discontinued operations (see Note 2 for additional information).
The operating results have been reclassified and reported as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in thousands):
  Year Ended December 31,
  2014
Revenues, net $1,062
Depreciation and amortization (260)
Operating expenses (285)
Real estate taxes, net (136)
General and administrative (2)
Interest, net (19)
Provision for income taxes (18)
Operating income from discontinued operations 342
Gain on sale of property from discontinued operations 44,582
Income from discontinued operations $44,924

Note 15.14.      Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents consists of the following (in thousands):
 December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
Cash and cash equivalents$13,219
 $16,257
 $22,168
Restricted deposits and mortgage escrows (see Note 1)8,115
 25,022
 3,074
Total$21,334
 $41,279
 $25,242
Non-cash investing and financing activities are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Accrued property construction costs$5,738
 $9,566
 $6,265
$7,728
 $5,738
 $9,566
Increase in equity for the acquisition of noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate joint ventures2,139
 
 11,015

 2,139
 
Exchange of operating partnership units for common shares
 111
 

 
 111
Decrease in notes receivable from real estate joint ventures and partnerships in association with our contribution in an unconsolidated real estate joint venture
 
 (6,431)
Reduction of debt service guaranty liability(2,710) (2,270) (1,635)(2,980) (2,710) (2,270)
Property acquisitions and investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures:          
Increase in property, net10,573
 
 

 10,573
 
Decrease in real estate joint ventures and partnerships - investments(2,315) 
 

 (2,315) 
Increase in debt, net
 20,966
 

 
 20,966
Sale of property and property interest:     
Decrease in property, net
 
 (127,837)
Decrease in real estate joint ventures and partnerships - investments
 
 (17)
Decrease in other, net
 
 (34)
Decrease in debt, net due to debt assumption
 
 (11,069)
Decrease in security deposits
 
 (459)
Decrease in noncontrolling interests
 
 (155,278)
Consolidation of joint ventures (see Note 23):     
Consolidation of joint ventures (see Note 22):     
Increase in property, net58,665
 
 

 58,665
 
Increase in restricted deposits and mortgage escrows30
 
 
Increase in security deposits169
 
 

 169
 
Increase in debt, net48,727
 
 

 48,727
 
Decrease in equity associated with deferred compensation plan (see Note 1)(44,758) 
 
Increase (decrease) in equity associated with deferred compensation plan (see Note 1)44,758
 (44,758) 

Note 16.15.      Earnings Per Share
Earnings per common share – basic is computed using net income attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding – basic. Earnings per common share – diluted includes the effect of potentially dilutive securities. Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders includes gain on sale of property in accordance with SEC guidelines. Earnings per common share – basic and diluted components for the periods indicated are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Numerator:          
Continuing Operations:
 



 


Income from continuing operations$176,117
 $121,601
 $116,365
$132,104
 $176,117
 $121,601
Gain on sale of property100,714
 59,621
 146,290
218,611
 100,714
 59,621
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(37,898) (6,870) (19,623)(15,441) (37,898) (6,870)
Dividends on preferred shares
 (3,830) (10,840)
 
 (3,830)
Redemption costs of preferred shares
 (9,687) 

 
 (9,687)
Income from continuing operations attributable to
common shareholders – basic
238,933
 160,835
 232,192
335,274
 238,933
 160,835
Income attributable to operating partnership units1,996
 
 2,171
3,084
 1,996
 
Income from continuing operations attributable to
common shareholders – diluted
$240,929
 $160,835
 $234,363
$338,358
 $240,929
 $160,835
Discontinued Operations:     
Income from discontinued operations$
 $
 $44,924
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 52
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common
shareholders – basic and diluted
$
 $
 $44,976
Net Income:     
Net income attributable to common shareholders – basic$238,933
 $160,835
 $277,168
Net income attributable to common shareholders – diluted$240,929
 $160,835
 $279,339
Denominator:          
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic126,048
 123,037
 121,542
127,755
 126,048
 123,037
Effect of dilutive securities:          
Share options and awards1,059
 1,292
 1,331
870
 1,059
 1,292
Operating partnership units1,462
 
 1,497
1,446
 1,462
 
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted128,569
 124,329
 124,370
130,071
 128,569
 124,329
Anti-dilutive securities of our common shares, which are excluded from the calculation of earnings per common share – diluted, are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Share options (1)
2
 463
 908

 2
 463
Operating partnership units
 1,472
 

 
 1,472
Total anti-dilutive securities2
 1,935
 908

 2
 1,935
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(1)Exclusion results as exercise prices were greater than the average market price for each respective period.

Note 17.16.      Share Options and Awards
In April 2011, our Long-Term Incentive Plan for the issuance of options and share awards expired, and issued options of .5.4 million remain outstanding as of December 31, 20162017.
In May 2010, our shareholders approved the adoption of the Amended and Restated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan, under which 3.0 million of our common shares were reserved for issuance, and options and share awards of .9.5 million are available for future grant at December 31, 20162017. This plan expires in May 2020.
Compensation expense, net of forfeitures, associated with share options and restricted shares totaled $8.5$8.6 million in 2016, $7.42017, $8.5 million in 20152016 and $7.9$7.4 million in 2014,2015, of which $1.9$1.7 million in 2017, $1.9 million in 2016, and $1.5 million in 2015 and $2.3 million in 2014was capitalized.

Options
The fair value of share options issued prior to 2012 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing method based on the expected weighted average assumptions.
Following is a summary of the option activity for the three years ended December 31, 20162017:
Shares
Under
Option
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Shares
Under
Option
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding, January 1, 20143,543,746
 $29.16
Forfeited or expired(307,413) 39.73
Exercised(339,210) 22.98
Outstanding, December 31, 20142,897,123
 28.76
Outstanding, January 1, 20152,897,123
 $28.76
Forfeited or expired(435,840) 37.37
(435,840) 37.37
Exercised(94,633) 26.55
(94,633) 26.55
Outstanding, December 31, 20152,366,650
 27.26
2,366,650
 27.26
Forfeited or expired(460,722) 47.42
(460,722) 47.42
Exercised(971,727) 21.95
(971,727) 21.95
Outstanding, December 31, 2016934,201
 $22.85
934,201
 22.85
Forfeited or expired(4,042) 43.37
Exercised(101,805) 16.11
Outstanding, December 31, 2017828,354
 $23.58
The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $1.7 million in 2017, $14.9 million in 2016, and $.9 million in 2015 and $4.2 million in 2014. As of December 31, 2016, allAll share options were vested, and there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to share options. As of December 31, 2015, there was approximately $.05 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share options, which was amortized over a weighted average of 0.2 years.
The following table summarizes information about share options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 20162017:
Range of
Exercise Prices
 Outstanding Exercisable Outstanding Exercisable
Number 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(000’s)
 Number 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(000’s)
Number 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(000’s)
 Number 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(000’s)
$11.85 -��$17.78  241,979
 2.2 years $11.85
   241,979
 $11.85
 2.2 years  
$11.85 - $17.78  166,981
 1.2 years $11.85
   166,981
 1.2 years $11.85
  
$17.79 - $26.69  479,127
 3.9 years $24.15
   479,127
 $24.15
 3.9 years   465,214
 2.9 years $24.14
   465,214
 2.9 years $24.14
  
$26.70 - $40.05  211,603
 1.2 years $32.31
   211,603
 $32.31
 1.2 years   196,159
 0.2 years $32.22
   196,159
 0.2 years $32.22
  
$40.06 - $49.62  1,492
 0.2 years $49.62
   1,492
 $49.62
 0.2 years  
Total 934,201
 2.8 years $22.85
 $12,089
 934,201
 $22.85
 2.8 years $12,089
 828,354
 1.9 years $23.58
 $7,695
 828,354
 1.9 years $23.58
 $7,695
Share Awards
The fair value of the market-based share awards was estimated on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo valuation model based on the following assumptions:
Year Ended December 31, 2016Year Ended December 31, 2017
Minimum MaximumMinimum Maximum
Dividend yield0.0% 4.0%0.0% 4.1%
Expected volatility (1)
16.0% 20.4%16.1% 19.1%
Expected life (in years)N/A
 3
N/A
 3
Risk-free interest rate0.5% 0.9%0.7% 1.5%
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(1)Includes the volatility of the FTSE NAREIT U.S. Shopping Center Index and Weingarten Realty Investors.

A summary of the status of unvested share awards for the year ended December 31, 20162017 is as follows:
Unvested
Share
Awards
 
Weighted
Average 
Grant
Date Fair 
Value
Unvested
Share
Awards
 
Weighted
Average 
Grant
Date Fair 
Value
Outstanding, January 1, 2016589,906
 $32.05
Outstanding, January 1, 2017590,854
 $32.52
Granted:      
Service-based awards119,958
 34.56
124,549
 35.77
Market-based awards relative to FTSE NAREIT U.S. Shopping Center
Index
50,170
 37.11
54,454
 39.00
Market-based awards relative to three-year absolute TSR50,170
 24.20
54,454
 25.65
Trust manager awards24,983
 37.63
28,280
 32.77
Vested(233,524) 32.05
(231,056) 30.77
Forfeited(10,809) 33.97
(1,929) 34.00
Outstanding, December 31, 2016590,854
 $32.52
Outstanding, December 31, 2017619,606
 $33.81
As of December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, there was approximately $2.0$2.2 million and $2.2$2.0 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share awards, which is expected to be amortized over a weighted average of 1.81.7 years and 0.81.8 years, respectively.

Note 18.17.      Employee Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan:
The following tables summarize changes in the benefit obligation, the plan assets and the funded status of our pension plan as well as the components of net periodic benefit costs, including key assumptions (in thousands). The measurement dates for plan assets and obligations were December 31, 20162017 and 20152016.
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation:      
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$49,715
 $50,218
$52,975
 $49,715
Service cost1,277
 1,252
1,223
 1,277
Interest cost2,078
 1,899
2,123
 2,078
Actuarial loss (gain) (1)
1,976
 (1,830)
Actuarial loss(1)
4,502
 1,976
Benefit payments(2,071) (1,824)(1,825) (2,071)
Benefit obligation at end of year$52,975
 $49,715
$58,998
 $52,975
Change in Plan Assets:      
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$42,341
 $42,606
$45,498
 $42,341
Actual return on plan assets3,228
 59
7,635
 3,228
Employer contributions2,000
 1,500
2,500
 2,000
Benefit payments(2,071) (1,824)(1,825) (2,071)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year$45,498
 $42,341
$53,808
 $45,498
Unfunded status at end of year (included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in 2016 and 2015)$(7,477) $(7,374)
Unfunded status at end of year (included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in 2017 and 2016)$(5,190) $(7,477)
Accumulated benefit obligation$52,824
 $49,632
$58,860
 $52,824
Net loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss$16,528
 $16,361
$15,135
 $16,528
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(1)The year over year change in actuarial loss (gain) is associated primarily to census and mortality table updates and a decrease in the discount rate in 2016.2017.

The following is the required information for other changes in plan assets and benefit obligation recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss (income) (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Net loss$1,719
 $1,276
 $11,118
$82
 $1,719
 $1,276
Amortization of net loss (1)
(1,552) (1,423) (385)(1,475) (1,552) (1,423)
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)$167
 $(147) $10,733
Total recognized in net periodic benefit costs and other
comprehensive loss
$2,103
 $1,262
 $10,967
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss$(1,393) $167
 $(147)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive (income) loss$213
 $2,103
 $1,262
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(1)The estimated net loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $1.5$1.1 million.

The following is the required information with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets (in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Projected benefit obligation$52,975
 $49,715
$58,998
 $52,975
Accumulated benefit obligation52,824
 49,632
58,860
 52,824
Fair value of plan assets45,498
 42,341
53,808
 45,498
The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Service cost$1,277
 $1,252
 $1,008
$1,223
 $1,277
 $1,252
Interest cost2,078
 1,899
 1,800
2,123
 2,078
 1,899
Expected return on plan assets(2,971) (3,165) (2,959)(3,215) (2,971) (3,165)
Recognized loss1,552
 1,423
 385
Amortization of net loss1,475
 1,552
 1,423
Total$1,936
 $1,409
 $234
$1,606
 $1,936
 $1,409
The assumptions used to develop net periodic expensebenefit cost are shown below:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Discount rate4.11% 3.83% 4.70%4.01% 4.11% 3.83%
Salary scale increases3.50% 3.50% 3.50%3.50% 3.50% 3.50%
Long-term rate of return on assets7.00% 7.50% 7.50%7.00% 7.00% 7.50%
The selection of the discount rate is made annually after comparison to yields based on high quality fixed-income investments. The salary scale is the composite rate which reflects anticipated inflation, merit increases, and promotions for the group of covered participants. The long-term rate of return is a composite rate for the trust. It is derived as the sum of the percentages invested in each principal asset class included in the portfolio multiplied by their respective expected rates of return. We considered the historical returns and the future expectations for returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio. This analysis resulted in the selection of 7.00% as the long-term rate of return assumption for 20162017.

The assumptions used to develop the actuarial present value of the benefit obligation are shown below:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Discount rate4.01% 4.11% 3.83%3.50% 4.01% 4.11%
Salary scale increases3.50% 3.50% 3.50%3.50% 3.50% 3.50%
The expected contribution to be paid for the Retirement Plan by us during 20172018 is approximately $2.0 million. The expected benefit payments for the next 10 years for the Retirement Plan is as follows (in thousands):
2017$2,139
20182,154
$2,185
20192,268
2,339
20202,290
2,383
20212,480
2,545
2022-202614,477
20222,690
2023-202715,226
The participant data used in determining the liabilities and costs for the Retirement Plan was collected as of January 1, 20162017, and no significant changes have occurred through December 31, 20162017.
At December 31, 20162017, our investment asset allocation compared to our benchmarking allocation model for our plan assets was as follows:
Portfolio BenchmarkPortfolio Benchmark
Cash and Short-Term Investments2% 1%4% 3%
U.S. Stocks51% 56%52% 57%
International Stocks12% 10%13% 10%
U.S. Bonds29% 29%25% 27%
International Bonds5% 4%4% 3%
Other1% %2% %
Total100% 100%100% 100%
The fair value of plan assets was determined based on publicly quoted market prices for identical assets, which are classified as Level 1 observable inputs. The allocation of the fair value of plan assets was as follows:
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Cash and Short-Term Investments18% 19%17% 18%
Large Company Funds36% 35%36% 36%
Mid Company Funds6% 7%6% 6%
Small Company Funds6% 6%6% 6%
International Funds10% 10%10% 10%
Fixed Income Funds16% 14%16% 16%
Growth Funds8% 9%9% 8%
Total100% 100%100% 100%
Concentrations of risk within our equity portfolio are investments classified within the following sectors: technology, financial services, healthcare, consumer cyclical goods healthcare and industrial, which represents approximately 21%23%, 17%18%, 15%, 15%13% and 9%11% of total equity investments, respectively.

Defined Contribution Plans:
Compensation expense related to our defined contribution plans was $3.9 million in 2017, $3.5 million in 2016 $3.7 million in 2015 and $3.2$3.7 million in 2014.2015.
Note 19.18.      Related Parties
Through our management activities and transactions with our real estate joint ventures and partnerships, we had net accounts receivable of $2.22.0 million and $1.22.2 million outstanding as of December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, respectively. We also had accounts payable and accrued expenses of $.3$.4 million and $5.2$.3 million outstanding as of December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, respectively. ForWe recorded joint venture fee income included in Other Revenue for the year ended December 31, 20162017, 20152016 and 20142015, we recorded joint venture fee income of $6.2 million, $5.1 million $4.5 million and $4.6$4.5 million, respectively.
In September 2016, we acquired a partner's 50% interest in an unconsolidated tenancy-in-common arrangement for approximately $13.5 million that we had previously accounted for under the equity method. This transaction resulted in the consolidation of the property in our consolidated financial statements, and we recognized a gain of $9.0 million on the fair value remeasurement of our equity method investment. (See Note 2322 for additional information).
In October 2016, an unconsolidated joint venture distributed land to both us and our partner, and we recognized a gain of $1.9 million associated with the remeasurement of a land parcel. Also, we paid a payable totaling $4.8 million due to the unconsolidated joint venture (See Note 4 for additional information).venture. In November 2016, we acquired our partner’s interest in two consolidated joint ventures for an aggregate amount of $3.3 million (See Note 10 for additional information).

million.
As of December 31, 2015, we held a combined 51% interest in an unconsolidated real estate joint venture that owned three centers in Colorado with total assets and debt of $43.7 million and $72.4 million, respectively. In February 2016, in exchange for our partners' aggregate 49% interest in this venture and $2.5 million in cash, we distributed one center to our partners. We have consolidated this venture as of the transaction date and re-measured our investment in this venture to its fair value, and recognized a gain of $37.4 million (See Note 2322 for additional information).
Note 20.19.      Commitments and Contingencies
Leases
We are engaged in the operation of shopping centers, which are either owned or, with respect to certain shopping centers, operated under long-term ground leases. These ground leases expire at various dates through 2069, with renewal options. Space in our shopping centers is leased to tenants pursuant to agreements that provide for terms ranging generally from one year to 25 years and, in some cases, for annual rentals subject to upward adjustments based on operating expense levels, sales volume, or contractual increases as defined in the lease agreements.
Scheduled minimum rental payments under the terms of all non-cancelable operating leases in which we are the lessee, principally for shopping center ground leases, for the subsequent five years and thereafter ending December 31, are as follows (in thousands):
2017$3,058
20183,037
$2,889
20192,989
2,810
20202,759
2,527
20212,615
2,378
20222,304
Thereafter114,373
102,063
Total$128,831
$114,971
Rental expense for operating leases was, in millions: $3.0$2.9 in 2017; $3.0 in 2016; and $3.2 in 2015 and .$5.3 in 2014. The decrease in rental expense from 2015 to 2014 is primarily due to dispositions of centers made in 2014.

The scheduled future minimum revenues under subleases, applicable to the ground lease rentals, under the terms of all non-cancelable tenant leases, assuming no new or renegotiated leases or option extensions for the subsequent five years and thereafter ending December 31, are as follows (in thousands):
2017$30,687
201827,484
$28,392
201922,579
24,184
202018,739
20,712
202115,695
17,352
202214,031
Thereafter69,022
57,869
Total$184,206
$162,540
Property under capital leases that is included in buildings and improvements consisted of two centers totaling $16.8 million at December 31, 20162017 and 20152016. Amortization of property under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense, and the balance of accumulated depreciation associated with these capital leases at December 31, 20162017 and 20152016 was $14.2$15.5 million and $13.8$14.2 million,, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under these capital leases total $32.9$31.2 million, of which $11.9$10.2 million represents interest. Accordingly, the present value of the net minimum lease payments was $21.0 million at December 31, 20162017.

The annual future minimum lease payments under capital leases as of December 31, 20162017 are as follows (in thousands):
2017$1,675
20181,683
$1,683
20191,691
1,692
20201,700
1,700
20211,708
1,708
20221,717
Thereafter24,443
22,726
Total$32,900
$31,226
Commitments and Contingencies
As of December 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, we participated in two real estate ventures structured as DownREIT partnerships that have centers in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas. As a general partner, weWe have operating and financial control over these ventures and consolidate them in our consolidated financial statements. These ventures allow the outside limited partners to put their interest in the partnership to us, and we have the option to redeem the interest in cash or a fixed number of our common shares, at our discretion. We also participate in a real estate venture that has a property in Texas that allows its outside partner to put operating partnership units to us. We have the option to redeem these units in cash or a fixed number of our common shares, at our discretion. No common shares were issued in exchange for any of these interests during the twelve months ended December 31, 2016. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, common shares valued at $.1 million were issued in exchange for certain of these interests. The aggregate redemption value of these interests was approximately $52$47 million and $51$52 million as of December 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.
As of December 31, 2016,2017, we have entered into commitments aggregating $41.1$114.7 million comprised principally of construction contracts which are generally due in 12 to 36 months.
We have executed an agreement to purchase the retail portion of a mixed-use project for approximately $24.0 million at delivery by the developer, which is estimated to occur in the first quarter of 2017. Including this payment, our expected total investment in the retail portion of the project is approximately $30.7 million.
We issue letters of intent signifying a willingness to negotiate for acquisitions, dispositions or joint ventures, as well as other types of potential transactions, during the ordinary course of our business. Such letters of intent and other arrangements are non-binding to all parties unless and until a definitive contract is entered into by the parties. Even if definitive contracts relating to the acquisition or disposition of property are entered into, these contracts generally provide the purchaser a time period to evaluate the property and conduct due diligence. The purchaser, during this time, will have the ability to terminate a contract without penalty or forfeiture of any deposit or earnest money. No assurance can be provided that any definitive contracts will be entered into with respect to any matter covered by letters of intent, or that we will consummate any transaction contemplated by a definitive contract. Additionally, due diligence periods for property transactions are frequently extended as needed. An acquisition or disposition of property becomes probable at the time the due diligence period expires and the definitive contract has not been terminated. Our risk is then generally extended only to any earnest money deposits associated with property acquisition contracts, and our obligation to sell under a property sales contract.

We are subject to numerous federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations in the areas where we own or operate properties. We are not aware of any contamination which may have been caused by us or any of our tenants that would have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
As part of our risk management activities, we have applied and been accepted into state sponsored environmental programs which will limit our expenses if contaminants need to be remediated. We also have an environmental insurance policy that covers us against third party liabilities and remediation costs.
While we believe that we do not have any material exposure to environmental remediation costs, we cannot give absolute assurance that changes in the law or new discoveries of contamination will not result in additional liabilities to us.

Litigation
We are involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business. While we are unable to predict the amounts involved, our management and counsel are of the opinion that, when such litigation is resolved, any additional liability, if any, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Note 21.20.      Variable Interest Entities
Consolidated VIEs:
At both December 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, nine and 11 of our real estate joint ventures, whose activities primarily consisted of owning and operating 2522 and 3025 neighborhood/community shopping centers, respectively, were determined to be VIEs. Based on a financing agreement by one of our real estate joint ventures that has a bottom dollar guaranty, which is disproportionate to our ownership, we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary and have consolidated this joint venture. For the remaining real estate joint ventures, we concluded we are the primary beneficiary based primarily on our significant power to direct the entities' activities without any substantive kick-out or participating rights.
In JulyAt December 31, 2016, in conjunction with the acquisition of a property with a net book net value of $249.5 million, at December 31, 2016, we entered intohad a like-kind exchange agreement with a third party intermediary for tax purposes. The third party purchased the property via our financing, and then leased the property to us. Based on the associated agreements, we havehad determined that the entity iswas a VIE, and we arewere the primary beneficiary based on our significant power to direct the entity's activities without any substantive kick-out or participating rights. Accordingly, we consolidated the property and its operations as of the respective acquisition date. Subsequent toDuring the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, the ownership of this property was conveyed to us in accordance with the terms of the like-kind exchange agreement.agreement, and we no longer have a VIE.
A summary of our consolidated VIEs is as follows (in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Assets Held by VIEs (1)
$504,293
 $289,558
$235,713
 $504,293
Assets Held as Collateral for Debt (2)
46,136
 57,735
42,979
 46,136
Maximum Risk of Loss (2)
29,784
 37,178
29,784
 29,784
___________________
(1)Upon adoption$249.5 million of ASU No. 2015-02, "Amendmentsassets at December 31, 2016 ceased to the Consolidation Analysis," prior year's amount was made to conform to the current year presentation. See Note 2 for additional information.be considered a VIE (see above).
(2)Represents the amount of debt and related assets held as collateral associated with the bottom dollar guaranty at one real estate joint venture.
In May 2015, a joint venture agreement was amended to reflect an additional contribution of $43 million made by us to the joint venture in the form of a preferred equity arrangement. The amended agreement specified that these funds were to be used by the joint venture to pay down debt that became due. This arrangement provided the most favorable economics, including financing and taxation considerations, to the joint venture, as well as to us. During 2016, the venture paid off the preferred equity with us.
Restrictions on the use of these assets can be significant because they may serve as collateral for debt. Further, we are generally required to obtain our partner's approval in accordance with the joint venture agreement for any major transactions. Transactions with these joint ventures on our consolidated financial statements have primarily been positive as demonstrated by the generation of net income and operating cash flows, as well as the receipt of cash distributions. We and our partners are subject to the provisions of the joint venture agreements which include provisions for when additional contributions may be required to fund operating cash shortfalls, development expenditures and unplanned capital expenditures. For the year ended December 31,During 2017, $.1 million in additional contributions were made primarily to fund an operating shortfall. During 2016, $2.5 million in additional contributions were made primarily for capital activities. Currently, $.2We currently anticipate that $.1 million of additional contributions are anticipatedwill be made for 2017.2018.

Unconsolidated VIEs:
At both December 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, onetwo unconsolidated real estate joint ventures waswere determined to be VIEs. We have determined that one entity was a VIE through the issuance of a secured loan, since the lender had the ability to make decisions that could have a significant impact on the success of the entity. In December 2016, we entered into one joint venture arrangementBased on the associated agreements for the future development of a mixed-use project. Based on the associated agreements,project, we have determinedconcluded that the other entity iswas a VIE; however,VIE, but we are not the primary beneficiary due toas the substantive participating rights associated with the entity are shared, and we do not have the power to direct the significant activities of the entity.

Our analysis considered that all major decisions require unanimous member consent and those decisions include significant activities such as development, financing, leasing and operations of the entity.
A summary of our unconsolidated VIEs is as follows (in thousands):
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net (1) (2)
$886
 $10,497
$36,784
 $886
Maximum Risk of Loss (3)
34,000
 10,992
34,000
 34,000
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(1)The carrying amount of the investment represents our contributions to the real estate joint ventures, net of any distributions made and our portion of the equity in earnings of the joint ventures. The increase between the periods represents new development funding of a mixed-use project. See Note 4 for additional information.
(2)As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the carrying amount of the investment for one VIE is $(6) million and $(9) million, respectively, which is included in Other Liabilities and results from the distribution of proceeds from the issuance of debt.
(3)The maximum risk of loss has been determined to be limited to our debt exposure for the real estate joint ventures.
We and our partnerpartners are subject to the provisions of the joint venture agreementagreements that specify conditions, including operating shortfalls, development expenditures and unplanned capital expenditures, under which additional contributions may be required. WeWith respect to our future development of a mixed-used project, we anticipate funding approximately $127$93 million in equity and debt associated with the mixed-use project through 2020.
Note 22.21.      Fair Value Measurements
Recurring Fair Value Measurements:
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy in which those measurements fall, are as follows (in thousands):
  
Quoted Prices 
in Active 
Markets for
Identical Assets
and Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant 
Other Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fair Value at
December 31,
2016
 
 Assets:       
 Investments, mutual funds held in a grantor trust$26,328
     $26,328
 Investments, mutual funds7,670
     7,670
 Derivative instruments:       
 Interest rate contracts  $126
   126
 Total$33,998
 $126
 $
 $34,124
 Liabilities:       
 Deferred compensation plan obligations$26,328
     $26,328
 Total$26,328
 $
 $
 $26,328
  
Quoted Prices 
in Active 
Markets for
Identical Assets
and Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant 
Other Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fair Value at
December 31,
2017
 
 Assets:       
 Investments, mutual funds held in a grantor trust$31,497
     $31,497
 Investments, mutual funds7,206
     7,206
 Derivative instruments:       
 Interest rate contracts  $2,035
   2,035
 Total$38,703
 $2,035
 $
 $40,738
 Liabilities:       
 Deferred compensation plan obligations$31,497
     $31,497
 Total$31,497
 $
 $
 $31,497

  
Quoted Prices 
in Active 
Markets for
Identical Assets
and Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant 
Other
Observable  Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fair Value at
December 31,
2015
 
 Assets:       
 Investments, mutual funds held in a grantor trust$20,579
     $20,579
 Investments, mutual funds7,043
 
   7,043
 Derivative instruments:       
 Interest rate contracts  $2,664
   2,664
 Total$27,622
 $2,664
 $
 $30,286
 Liabilities:       
 Derivative instruments:       
 Interest rate contracts  $725
   $725
 Deferred compensation plan obligations$20,579
     20,579
 Total$20,579
 $725
 $
 $21,304
  
Quoted Prices 
in Active 
Markets for
Identical Assets
and Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant 
Other
Observable  Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fair Value at
December 31,
2016
 
 Assets:       
 Investments, mutual funds held in a grantor trust$26,328
     $26,328
 Investments, mutual funds7,670
 
   7,670
 Derivative instruments:       
 Interest rate contracts  $126
   126
 Total$33,998
 $126
 $
 $34,124
 Liabilities:       
 Deferred compensation plan obligations$26,328
     $26,328
 Total$26,328
 $
 $
 $26,328
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements:
Property and Property Held for Sale Impairments
Property is reviewed for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property, including any identifiable intangible assets, site costs and capitalized interest, may not be recoverable. In such an event, a comparison is made of the current and projected operating cash flows of each such property into the foreseeable future on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property. If we conclude that an impairment may have occurred, estimated fair values are determined by management utilizing cash flow models, market capitalization rates and market discount rates, or by obtaining third-party broker valuation estimates, appraisals, bona fide purchase offers or the expected sales price of an executed sales agreement in accordance with our fair value measurements accounting policy. Market capitalization rates and market discount rates are determined by reviewing current sales of similar properties and transactions, and utilizing management’s knowledge and expertise in property marketing.
No assets were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2016. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2017 aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy in which those measurements fall, are as follows (in thousands):
 Quoted Prices 
in Active 
Markets for
Identical 
Assets
and Liabilities
(Level 1)
 Significant 
Other
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Fair Value 
Total Gains
(Losses) 
(1)
Property (2)
  $12,901
 $4,184
 $17,085
 $(7,828)
Total$
 $12,901
 $4,184
 $17,085
 $(7,828)
____________
(1)Total gains (losses) exclude impairments on disposed assets because they are no longer held by us.
(2)In accordance with our policy of evaluating and recording impairments on the disposal of long-lived assets, property with a carrying amount of $24.9 million was written down to a fair value of $17.1 million, resulting in a loss of $7.8 million, which was included in earnings for the first quarter of 2017. Management’s estimate of fair value of these properties was determined using a bona fide purchase offer for the Level 2 inputs. See the quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used for our Level 3 fair value measurements table below.
Fair Value Disclosures:
Unless otherwise listed below, short-term financial instruments and receivables are carried at amounts which approximate their fair values based on their highly-liquid nature, short-term maturities and/or expected interest rates for similar instruments.

Schedule of our fair value disclosures is as follows (in thousands):
December 31,  December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Carrying Value 
Fair Value
Using
Significant 
Other
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Fair Value
Using
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Carrying Value Fair Value
Using
Significant 
Other
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Fair Value
Using
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Carrying Value 
Fair Value
Using
Significant 
Other
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Fair Value
Using
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Carrying Value Fair Value
Using
Significant 
Other
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Fair Value
Using
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Other Assets:           
Tax increment revenue bonds (1)
$23,910
   $23,910
 $25,162
   $25,162
$22,097
   $25,000
 $23,910
   $23,910
Investments, held to maturity (2)
5,240
 $5,248
   1,750
 $1,750
  4,489
 $4,479
   5,240
 $5,248
  
Debt:                      
Fixed-rate debt2,089,769
   2,132,082
 1,869,683
   1,907,579
2,063,263
   2,109,658
 2,089,769
   2,132,082
Variable-rate debt266,759
   265,230
 243,594
   248,460
17,889
   16,393
 266,759
   265,230
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(1)
At December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, the credit loss balance on our tax increment revenue bonds was $31.0 million.
(2)Investments held to maturity are recorded at cost. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, a $10 thousand unrealized loss and an $8 thousand unrealized gain was recognized, on these investments, and at December 31, 2015, no unrealized gain or loss was recognized.respectively.

The quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used for our Level 3 fair value measurements as of December 31, 20162017 and 20152016 reported in the above tables, is as follows:
 Description 
Fair Value at
December 31,
 
Unobservable
Inputs
 Range
 
  2016 2015    Minimum Maximum
  (in thousands) Valuation Technique  20162015 20162015
 
Tax increment
revenue bonds
 $23,910
 $25,162
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 6.5%6.5% 7.5%7.5%
         
Expected future
growth rate
 1.0%1.0% 2.0%2.0%
         
Expected future
inflation rate
 1.0%1.0% 3.0%3.0%
 Fixed-rate debt 2,132,082
 1,907,579
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 3.0%2.4% 5.2%5.5%
 
Variable-rate
debt
 265,230
 248,460
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 1.6%1.3% 2.4%3.2%

  
Fair Value at
December 31,
     Range
  2017 2016     Minimum Maximum
Description (in thousands) Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs 20172016 20172016
Property $4,184
 $
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 10.5%  12.0% 
        Capitalization rate 8.8%  10.0% 
        
Holding period
(years)
 5
  10
 
        
Expected future
inflation rate (1)
    2.0% 
        
Market rent growth
rate (1)
    3.0% 
        
Expense growth
rate (1)
    2.0% 
        
Vacancy rate (1)
    20.0% 
        
Renewal rate (1)
    70.0% 
        
Average market
rent rate (1)
 $11.00
  $16.00
 
        
Average leasing
cost per square
foot (1)
 $10.00
  $35.00
 
Tax increment
revenue bonds
 25,000
 23,910
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 6.5%6.5% 7.5%7.5%
        
Expected future
growth rate
 1.0%1.0% 2.3%2.0%
        
Expected future
inflation rate
 1.0%1.0% 3.0%3.0%
Fixed-rate debt 2,109,658
 2,132,082
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 3.0%3.0% 5.3%5.2%
Variable-rate
debt
 16,393
 265,230
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 2.4%1.6% 3.2%2.4%
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(1)Only applies to one property valuation.

Note 23.22.      Business Combination
Effective February 12, 2016, we acquired a partner’s 49% interest in an unconsolidated joint venture associated with two centers in Colorado, which resulted in the consolidation of these centers (see Note 1918 for additional information). Management has determined that this transaction qualified as a business combination to be accounted for under the acquisition method. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of this transaction were recorded in our Consolidated Balance Sheet at their estimated fair values as of the effective date. Fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and equity interests were estimated using market-based measurements, including cash flow and other valuation techniques. The fair value measurements are based on both significant inputs for similar assets and liabilities in comparable markets and significant inputs that are not observable in the markets in accordance with our fair value measurements accounting policy. Key assumptions include third-party appraisals; a minority interest discount rate of 20%; cash flow discount rates ranging from 6.5% to 8%; a terminal capitalization rate for similar properties ranging from 6% to 7.5%; and factors that we believe market participants would consider in estimating fair value. The result of this transaction is included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations beginning February 12, 2016.

The following table summarizes the business combination, including the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as indicated (in thousands):
 February 12, 2016 
Fair value of our equity interest before business combination$22,514
(1) 
Gain recognized on equity interest remeasured to fair value$37,383
(2) 
   
Amounts recognized for assets and liabilities assumed:  
Assets:  
Property$58,665
 
Unamortized lease costs8,936
 
Accrued rent and accounts receivable102
 
Cash and cash equivalents3,555
 
Other, net4,992
 
Liabilities:  
Debt, net(48,727) 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(1,339) 
Other, net(3,670) 
Total net assets$22,514
 
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(1)Includes $2.5 million of cash received from the partner.
(2)Amount is included in Gain on Sale and Acquisition of Real Estate Joint Venture and Partnership Interests in our Consolidated Statement of Operations.

During 2016, we acquired three shopping centers located in Arizona and Florida, and we consolidated a partner's 50% interest in an unconsolidated tenancy-in-common arrangement related to a property in Colorado. The following table summarizes the transactions related to these acquisitions, including the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as indicated (in thousands):
 December 31, 2016 
Fair value of our equity interest before acquisition$13,579
 
Fair value of consideration transferred$443,745
 
Acquisition costs (included in operating expenses)$936
 
Gain on acquisition$9,015
(1) 
   
Amounts recognized for assets and liabilities assumed:  
Assets:  
Property$433,055
 
Unamortized lease costs80,951
 
Accrued rent and accounts receivable122
 
Cash and cash equivalents556
 
Other, net6,812
 
Liabilities:  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(6,383) 
Other, net(62,254) 
Total net assets$452,859
 
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(1)Amount is included in Gain on Sale and Acquisition of Real Estate Joint Venture and Partnership Interests in our Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The following table summarizes the impact to revenues and net income attributable to common shareholders from our business combination and acquisitions (in thousands):
 
Year Ended December 31,
2016
Increase in revenues$23,337
Increase in net income attributable to common shareholders230
The following table details the weighted average amortization and net accretion periods of intangible assets and liabilities arising from our business combination and acquisitions (in years):
 December 31, 2016
  
Assets: 
In place leases18.4
Above-market leases29.7
  
Liabilities: 
Below-market leases20.3
Above-market assumed mortgages4.8

The following unaudited supplemental pro forma data is presented for the periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, as if these transactions occurring in 2016 were completed on January 1, 2015. The gains and acquisition costs related to these transactions were adjusted to the assumed acquisition date. The unaudited supplemental pro forma data is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of our operations would have been assuming the transactions had been completed as set forth above, nor does it purport to represent our results of operations for future periods (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 
Pro Forma
2016
(1)
 
Pro Forma
2015
(1)
Revenues$567,985
 $547,381
Net income236,461
 234,307
Net income attributable to common shareholders - basic198,563
 213,920
Net income attributable to common shareholders - diluted200,559
 215,823
Earnings per share – basic1.58
 1.74
Earnings per share – diluted1.56
 1.72
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(1)There are no non-recurring pro forma adjustments included within or excluded from the amounts in the preceding table.

Note 24.23.      Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Summarized quarterly financial data is as follows (in thousands):
First Second Third Fourth First Second Third Fourth 
2017        
Revenues$143,663
 $146,023
 $144,110
 $139,367
 
Net income36,396
(1)(2)(4) 
69,193
(1) 
74,473
(1) 
170,653
(1)(4) 
Net income attributable to
common shareholders
30,826
(1)(2)(3)(4) 
63,852
(1)(3) 
72,629
(1) 
167,967
(1)(4) 
Earnings per common
share – basic
.24
(1)(2)(3)(4) 
.50
(1)(3) 
.57
(1) 
1.31
(1)(4) 
Earnings per common
share – diluted
.24
(1)(2)(3)(4) 
.49
(1)(3) 
.56
(1) 
1.30
(1)(4) 
2016                
Revenues$132,417
 $135,676
 $138,599
 $142,863
 $132,417
 $135,676
 $138,599
 $142,863
 
Net income108,667
(1)(2) 
37,651
(1)(3) 
61,337
(1)(2) 
69,176
(1) 
108,667
(1)(4) 
37,651
(1)(5) 
61,337
(1)(4) 
69,176
(1) 
Net income attributable to
common shareholders
107,074
(1)(2) 
35,816
(1)(3) 
51,901
(1)(2)(4) 
44,142
(1)(4) 
107,074
(1)(4) 
35,816
(1)(5) 
51,901
(1)(3)(4) 
44,142
(1)(3) 
Earnings per common
share – basic
.87
(1)(2) 
.28
(1)(3) 
.41
(1)(2)(4) 
.35
(1)(4) 
.87
(1)(4) 
.28
(1)(5) 
.41
(1)(3)(4) 
.35
(1)(3) 
Earnings per common
share – diluted
.85
(1)(2) 
.28
(1)(3) 
.40
(1)(2)(4) 
.34
(1)(4) 
.85
(1)(4) 
.28
(1)(5) 
.40
(1)(3)(4) 
.34
(1)(3) 
2015        
Revenues$125,599
 $126,804
 $130,787
 $129,654
 
Net income49,222
(1)(3) 
37,786
(1) 
45,188
(1) 
49,026
(1) 
Net income attributable to
common shareholders
44,937
(1)(3) 
25,222
(1)(5) 
43,401
(1) 
47,275
(1) 
Earnings per common
share – basic
.37
(1)(3) 
.20
(1)(5) 
.35
(1) 
.38
(1) 
Earnings per common
share – diluted
.36
(1)(3) 
.20
(1)(5) 
.35
(1) 
.38
(1) 
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(1)The quarter results include significant gains on the sale of properties and real estate joint venture and partnership interests and on acquisitions, including gains in equity in earnings from real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net. Gain amounts are: $15.8 million, $34.2 million, $38.6 million and $136.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, June 30, 2017, September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2017, respectively, and $82.8 million, $4.2 million, $31.1 million and $34.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016, September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and $23.4 million, $8.2 million, $13.2 million and $15.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015, and December 31, 2015, respectively.
(2)The quarter results include a $3.1 million lease termination fee and $15.0 million of impairment losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2017.
(3)The quarter results include gains discussed in (1) above in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. Gain amounts in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests are: $3.9 million and $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, respectively, and $5.8 million and $23.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
(4)Deferred tax (benefit) amounts at our taxable REIT subsidiary include $(3.3) million and $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2017, respectively and $5.9 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, respectively, for deferred taxes at our taxable REIT subsidiaryrespectively. These tax amounts result from gains associated with gains fromthe disposition of centers, land and an exchange of properties andproperties. Additionally, a property sale.
(3)The quarter results includechange in the statutory rate was recognized as a (gain) lossresult of the enactment of the Tax Act on extinguishment of debt totaling $(2.0) million and $6.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and March 31, 2015, respectively.
(4)The quarter results include $5.8 million and $23.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively, for gains discussed in (1) above in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.22, 2017.
(5)The quarter results include a $9.7gain on extinguishment of debt totaling $(2.0) million deduction associated withfor the redemption of Series F preferred shares (see Note 8 for additional information).three months ended June 30, 2016.
Note 25.24.      Subsequent Events
In FebruarySubsequent to December 31, 2017, we sold five centers and other property with approximate aggregate gross sales proceeds totaling $220.6 million, which were owned by us either directly or through our deferred compensation plan was amended. Participantsinterest in the plan will no longer be able to diversify their common shares of beneficial interest of Weingarten Realty Investors six months after vesting. In February 2017, approximately $46.4 million in deferred compensation share awardsreal estate joint ventures or partnerships. No impairment losses will be reclassified to shareholders' equity in our Consolidated Balance Sheet.realized associated with these dispositions.
* * * * *

ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.

ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of December 31, 20162017. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 20162017.
There has been no change to our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 20162017 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Weingarten Realty Investors and its subsidiaries (“WRI”) maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act, which is a process designed under the supervision of WRI’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer and effected by WRI’s Board of Trust Managers, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
WRI’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of WRI’s assets;
Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of WRI are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and trust managers of WRI; and
Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of WRI’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
WRI’s management has responsibility for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for WRI. Management, with the participation of WRI’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of WRI’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20162017 based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Based on their evaluation of WRI’s internal control over financial reporting, WRI’s management along with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer believe that WRI’s internal control over financial reporting is effective as of December 31, 20162017.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, WRI’s independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules included in this Form 10-K, has issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of WRI’s internal control over financial reporting.
February 28, 20172018

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trust Managers and Shareholders of
Weingarten Realty Investors
Houston, TexasOpinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Weingarten Realty Investors and subsidiaries (the "Company"“Company”) as of December 31, 2016,2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, of the Company and our report dated February 28, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedules.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’sManagement's Annual Report On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of trust managers, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and trust managersdirectors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of theits inherent limitations, of internal control over financial reporting including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be preventedprevent or detected on a timely basis.detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016, of the Company and our report dated February 28, 2017, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedules.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Houston, Texas
February 28, 20172018  


ITEM 9B. Other Information
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. Trust Managers, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Information with respect to our trust managers and executive officers is incorporated herein by reference to the “Election of Trust Managers - Proposal One," “Compensation Discussion and Analysis - Overview” and “Share Ownership of Beneficial Owners and Management” sections of our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 24, 20172018.
Code of Conduct and Ethics
We have adopted a code of business and ethics for trust managers, officers and employees, known as the Code of Conduct and Ethics. The Code of Conduct and Ethics is available on our website at www.weingarten.com. Shareholders may request a free copy of the Code of Conduct and Ethics from:
Weingarten Realty Investors
Attention: Investor Relations
2600 Citadel Plaza Drive, Suite 125
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 866-6000
www.weingarten.com
We have also adopted a Code of Ethical Conduct for Officers and Senior Financial Associates setting forth a code of ethics applicable to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, chief accounting officer and financial associates, which is available on our website at www.weingarten.com. Shareholders may request a free copy of the Code of Conduct for Officers and Senior Financial Associates from the address and phone number set forth above.
Governance Guidelines
We have adopted governance guidelines, known as the Governance Guidelines,Policies, which are available on our website at www.weingarten.com. Shareholders may request a free copy of the Governance GuidelinesPolicies from the address and phone number set forth above under “Code of Conduct and Ethics.”
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation
Information with respect to executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference to the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Trust Manager Compensation” including the "Trust Manager Compensation Table” section, “Compensation Committee Report,”Report” and “Summary Compensation Table” and “Trust Manager Compensation Table” sections of our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 24, 20172018.
ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
The “Share Ownership of Beneficial Owners and Management” section of our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 24, 20172018 is incorporated herein by reference.
The following table summarizes the equity compensation plans under which our common shares of beneficial interest may be issued as of December 31, 20162017:
Plan category 
Number of 
shares to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
Weighted 
average
exercise price of outstanding  options,
warrants and 
rights
 
Number of 
shares
remaining 
available
for future 
issuance
 
Number of 
shares to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
Weighted 
average
exercise price of outstanding  options,
warrants and 
rights
 
Number of 
shares
remaining 
available
for future 
issuance
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders 934,201 $22.84 861,043 828,354 $23.58 546,530
Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders      
Total 934,201 $22.84 861,043 828,354 $23.58 546,530

ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Trust Manager Independence
The “Governance,” “Compensation"Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” and “Certain Transactions”"Certain Transactions" sections of our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 24, 20172018 are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The “Accounting Firm Fees” section within “Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Proposal Two”Three” of our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 24, 20172018 is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a)The following documents are filed as part of this Report:Page  
     
 (A)
 (B)Financial Statements: 
  (i)
  (ii)
  (iii)
  (iv)
  (v)
  (vi)
 (C)Financial Statement Schedules: 
  II
  III
  IV
All other schedules are omitted since the required information is not present or is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule or because the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

(b) Exhibits:
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.44.6
4.54.7
4.64.8
4.74.9Second Supplemental Indenture, dated October 9, 2012, between Weingarten Realty Investors and The Bank of New York Trust Company, National Association (successor to J.P. Morgan Chase Company, National Association) (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to WRI’s Form 8-K on October 9, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.8
4.94.10
4.104.11
4.114.12
4.124.13

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10.2†
10.3†
10.4†
10.5†
10.6†
10.7†
10.8†
10.9†
10.10†
10.11†
10.12†
10.13†
10.14†
10.15†
10.16†
10.17†
10.18†
10.19†
10.20†

10.21†
10.22†
10.23†
10.24†
10.25†
10.26†
10.27†
10.28†
10.29†
10.30†
10.31†
10.32†
10.33†
10.34†
10.35†
10.36†
10.37†
10.38†
10.16†10.39†
10.17†10.40†
10.18†10.41†
10.19Promissory Note with Reliance Trust Company, Trustee of the Trust under the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated March 12, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10.57 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.20†First Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Retirement Plan, amended and restated, dated December 2, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10.51 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.21†10.42First Amendment to the Master Nonqualified Plan Trust Agreement dated March 12, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10.53 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.22†Second Amendment to the Master Nonqualified Plan Trust Agreement dated August 4, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10.54 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.23†Non-Qualified Plan Trust Agreement for Recordkept Plans dated September 1, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10.55 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.24†Amended and Restated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to WRI’s Form 8-K dated April 26, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.25†Amendment No. 4 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan dated February 26, 2010 (filed as Exhibit 10.57 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.26†Amendment No. 4 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated May 6, 2010 (filed as Exhibit 10.58 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.27First Amendment to Promissory Note with Reliance Trust Company, Trustee of the Master Nonqualified Plan Trust under Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated March 11, 2010 (filed as Exhibit 10.59 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.28†2002 WRI Employee Share Purchase Plan dated May 6, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.60 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.29†Amended and Restated 2002 WRI Employee Share Purchase Plan dated May 10, 2010 (filed as Exhibit 10.61 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.30†Weingarten Realty Investors Executive Medical Reimbursement Plan and Summary Plan Description (filed as Exhibit 10.59 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.31Second Amendment to Promissory Note with Reliance Trust Company, Trustee of the Master Nonqualified Plan Trust under the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated March 11, 2011 (filed as Exhibit 10.58 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.32†Second Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Retirement Plan dated March 14, 2011 (filed as Exhibit 10.59 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.33†Third Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Retirement Plan dated May 4, 2011 (filed as Exhibit 10.60 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.34†Third Amendment to the Master Nonqualified Plan Trust Agreement dated April 26, 2011 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.35Third Amendment to Promissory Note with Reliance Trust Company, Trustee of the Master Nonqualified Plan Trust under the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated February 15, 2012 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to WRI's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.36†Fourth Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Retirement Plan dated March 2, 2012 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to WRI's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.37†Amendment No. 4 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated August 10, 2012 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to WRI's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.38†Amendment No. 5 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated August 10, 2012 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to WRI's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.39†Master Nonqualified Plan Trust Agreement dated August 23, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.53 to WRI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.40†Restatement of the Weingarten Realty Retirement Plan dated November 17, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.54 to WRI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.41Fourth Amendment to Promissory Note with Reliance Trust Company, Trustee of the Master Nonqualified Plan Trust under the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated March 11, 2013(filed as Exhibit 10.2 to WRI's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.42†Restatement of the Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Plan dated December 23, 2013 (filed as Exhibit 10.57 to WRI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.43Fifth Amendment to Promissory Note with Reliance Trust Company, Trustee of the Master Nonqualified Plan Trust under the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated March 11, 2014(filed as Exhibit 10.1 to WRI's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.44†First Amendment to Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Plan dated December 16, 2014 (filed as Exhibit 10.59 to WRI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.45Term Loan Agreement dated March 2, 2015 among Weingarten Realty Investors, the Lenders Party Hereto and Regions Bank, as Administrative Agent, Region Capital Markets, a division of Regions Bank and U.S. Bank National Association, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Syndication Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to WRI’s Form 8-K on March 3, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.4610.43Sixth Amendment to Promissory Note with Reliance Trust Company, Trustee of the Master Nonqualified Plan Trust under the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated March 11, 2015(filed as Exhibit 10.2 to WRI's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.47
10.48†10.44Amended and Restated
10.45
10.46
10.47
10.48
10.49†*10.49Second
10.50*10.50
10.51
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
   
 By:/s/  Andrew M. Alexander
  Andrew M. Alexander
  Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 28, 20172018
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that each of Weingarten Realty Investors, a real estate investment trust organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code, and the undersigned trust managers and officers of Weingarten Realty Investors hereby constitute and appoint Andrew M. Alexander, Stanford Alexander, Stephen C. Richter and Joe D. Shafer or any one of them, its or his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, for it or him and in its or his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, with full power to act alone, to sign any and all amendments to this report, and to file each such amendment to the report, with all exhibits thereto, and any and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as it or he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
 SignatureTitleDate
    
By:/s/ Andrew M. Alexander
Chief Executive Officer,
President and Trust Manager
February 28, 20172018
 Andrew M. Alexander
    
By:/s/ Stanford Alexander
Chairman
and Trust Manager
February 28, 20172018
 Stanford Alexander
    
By:/s/ Shelaghmichael BrownTrust ManagerFebruary 28, 20172018
 Shelaghmichael Brown
    
By:/s/ James W. CrownoverTrust ManagerFebruary 28, 20172018
 James W. Crownover
    
By:/s/ Stephen A. LasherTrust ManagerFebruary 28, 20172018
 Stephen A. Lasher
    
By:/s/ Stephen C. Richter
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
February 28, 20172018
 Stephen C. Richter
    
By:/s/ Thomas L. RyanTrust ManagerFebruary 28, 20172018
 Thomas L. Ryan
    
By:/s/ Douglas W. SchnitzerTrust ManagerFebruary 28, 20172018
 Douglas W. Schnitzer
    
By:/s/ Joe D. Shafer
Senior Vice President/Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
February 28, 20172018
 Joe D. Shafer
    
By:/s/ C. Park ShaperTrust ManagerFebruary 28, 20172018
 C. Park Shaper
    
By:/s/ Marc J. ShapiroTrust ManagerFebruary 28, 20172018
 Marc J. Shapiro

Schedule II
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
December 31, 20162017, 20152016, and 20142015
(Amounts in thousands)
Description 
Balance at
beginning
of period
 
Charged
to costs
and
expenses
 
Deductions(1)
 
Balance
at end of
period
 
Balance at
beginning
of period
 
Charged
to costs
and
expenses
 
Deductions(1)
 
Balance
at end of
period
2017        
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $6,700
 $4,255
 $3,439
 $7,516
Tax Valuation Allowance 25,979
 
 10,392
 15,587
2016                
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $6,072
 $2,427
 $1,799
 $6,700
 $6,072
 $2,427
 $1,799
 $6,700
Tax Valuation Allowance 27,230
 
 1,251
 25,979
 27,230
 
 1,251
 25,979
2015                
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $7,680
 $1,179
 $2,787
 $6,072
 $7,680
 $1,179
 $2,787
 $6,072
Tax Valuation Allowance 27,539
 
 309
 27,230
 27,539
 
 309
 27,230
2014        
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $9,386
 $1,914
 $3,620
 $7,680
Tax Valuation Allowance 30,541
 2,239
 5,241
 27,539
___________________
(1)Write-offsThe tax valuation allowance deductions for the year ended December 31, 2017 represents the effect of the change in the statutory tax rate as a result of the enactment of the Tax Act on December 22, 2017. For other periods presented, deductions included write-offs of amounts previously reserved.

Schedule III

WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 20162017
(Amounts in thousands)
 Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period        Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period       
Description Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
Centers:                                      
10-Federal Shopping Center $1,791
 $7,470
 $936
 $1,791
 $8,406
 $10,197
 $(7,198) $2,999
 $(5,734) 03/20/2008 $1,791
 $7,470
 $1,214
 $1,791
 $8,684
 $10,475
 $(7,396) $3,079
 $(5,624) 03/20/2008
1919 North Loop West 1,334
 8,451
 12,844
 1,337
 21,292
 22,629
 (10,615) 12,014
 
 12/05/2006 1,334
 8,451
 12,906
 1,337
 21,354
 22,691
 (11,448) 11,243
 
 12/05/2006
1935 West Gray 5,965
 955
 8,810
 12,564
 3,166
 15,730
 (52) 15,678
 
 12/01/2015
580 Market Place 3,892
 15,570
 3,554
 3,889
 19,127
 23,016
 (7,784) 15,232
 (15,532) 04/02/2001 3,892
 15,570
 3,918
 3,889
 19,491
 23,380
 (8,467) 14,913
 (15,246) 04/02/2001
8000 Sunset Strip Shopping Center 18,320
 73,431
 5,237
 18,320
 78,668
 96,988
 (10,680) 86,308
 
 06/27/2012 18,320
 73,431
 6,642
 18,320
 80,073
 98,393
 (13,475) 84,918
 
 06/27/2012
Alabama Shepherd Shopping Center 637
 2,026
 7,883
 1,062
 9,484
 10,546
 (5,104) 5,442
 
 04/30/2004 637
 2,026
 7,870
 1,062
 9,471
 10,533
 (5,458) 5,075
 
 04/30/2004
Argyle Village Shopping Center 4,524
 18,103
 5,086
 4,526
 23,187
 27,713
 (9,351) 18,362
 
 11/30/2001 4,524
 18,103
 5,416
 4,526
 23,517
 28,043
 (10,116) 17,927
 
 11/30/2001
Avent Ferry Shopping Center 1,952
 7,814
 1,304
 1,952
 9,118
 11,070
 (3,991) 7,079
 
 04/04/2002 1,952
 7,814
 1,466
 1,952
 9,280
 11,232
 (4,225) 7,007
 
 04/04/2002
Bartlett Towne Center 3,479
 14,210
 1,527
 3,443
 15,773
 19,216
 (6,900) 12,316
 
 05/15/2001
Baybrook Gateway 10,623
 30,307
 2,279
 10,623
 32,586
 43,209
 (2,122) 41,087
 
 02/04/2015 10,623
 30,307
 3,655
 10,623
 33,962
 44,585
 (3,342) 41,243
 
 02/04/2015
Bellaire Blvd. Shopping Center 124
 37
 919
 1,011
 69
 1,080
 (40) 1,040
 
 11/13/2008 124
 37
 936
 1,011
 86
 1,097
 (38) 1,059
 
 11/13/2008
Best in the West 13,191
 77,159
 7,573
 13,194
 84,729
 97,923
 (26,827) 71,096
 
 04/28/2005 13,191
 77,159
 7,817
 13,194
 84,973
 98,167
 (29,385) 68,782
 
 04/28/2005
Blalock Market at I-10 
 4,730
 1,969
 
 6,699
 6,699
 (4,956) 1,743
 
 12/31/1990 
 4,730
 1,970
 
 6,700
 6,700
 (5,202) 1,498
 
 12/31/1990
Boca Lyons Plaza 3,676
 14,706
 5,339
 3,651
 20,070
 23,721
 (7,004) 16,717
 
 08/17/2001 3,676
 14,706
 5,667
 3,651
 20,398
 24,049
 (7,741) 16,308
 
 08/17/2001
Braeswood Square Shopping Center 
 1,421
 1,301
 
 2,722
 2,722
 (2,397) 325
 
 05/28/1969 
 1,421
 1,350
 
 2,771
 2,771
 (2,397) 374
 
 05/28/1969
Broadway Marketplace 898
 3,637
 1,971
 906
 5,600
 6,506
 (3,126) 3,380
 
 12/16/1993 898
 3,637
 2,044
 906
 5,673
 6,579
 (3,400) 3,179
 
 12/16/1993
Broadway Shopping Center 234
 3,166
 794
 235
 3,959
 4,194
 (2,786) 1,408
 
 03/20/2008
Brookwood Marketplace 7,050
 15,134
 7,417
 7,511
 22,090
 29,601
 (5,920) 23,681
 
 08/22/2006 7,050
 15,134
 7,428
 7,511
 22,101
 29,612
 (6,520) 23,092
 
 08/22/2006
Brookwood Square Shopping Center 4,008
 19,753
 925
 4,008
 20,678
 24,686
 (5,045) 19,641
 
 12/16/2003
Brownsville Commons 1,333
 5,536
 315
 1,333
 5,851
 7,184
 (1,672) 5,512
 
 05/22/2006 1,333
 5,536
 328
 1,333
 5,864
 7,197
 (1,852) 5,345
 
 05/22/2006
Buena Vista Marketplace 1,958
 7,832
 1,747
 1,956
 9,581
 11,537
 (3,912) 7,625
 
 04/02/2001
Bull City Market 930
 6,651
 813
 930
 7,464
 8,394
 (2,164) 6,230
 (3,458) 06/10/2005 930
 6,651
 817
 930
 7,468
 8,398
 (2,408) 5,990
 (3,394) 06/10/2005
Cambrian Park Plaza 48,803
 1,089
 89
 48,851
 1,130
 49,981
 (845) 49,136
 
 02/27/2015 48,803
 1,089
 104
 48,851
 1,145
 49,996
 (938) 49,058
 
 02/27/2015
Camelback Village Square 
 8,720
 1,245
 
 9,965
 9,965
 (5,629) 4,336
 
 09/30/1994 
 8,720
 1,244
 
 9,964
 9,964
 (5,925) 4,039
 
 09/30/1994
Camp Creek Marketplace II 6,169
 32,036
 1,551
 4,697
 35,059
 39,756
 (9,479) 30,277
 
 08/22/2006 6,169
 32,036
 1,758
 4,697
 35,266
 39,963
 (10,404) 29,559
 
 08/22/2006
Capital Square 1,852
 7,406
 1,480
 1,852
 8,886
 10,738
 (4,072) 6,666
 
 04/04/2002 1,852
 7,406
 1,482
 1,852
 8,888
 10,740
 (4,280) 6,460
 
 04/04/2002
Centerwood Plaza 915
 3,659
 3,363
 914
 7,023
 7,937
 (2,549) 5,388
 
 04/02/2001 915
 3,659
 3,504
 914
 7,164
 8,078
 (2,924) 5,154
 
 04/02/2001
Charleston Commons Shopping Center 23,230
 36,877
 2,955
 23,210
 39,852
 63,062
 (10,762) 52,300
 
 12/20/2006 23,230
 36,877
 3,180
 23,210
 40,077
 63,287
 (12,025) 51,262
 
 12/20/2006
Cherry Creek Retail Center 5,416
 14,624
 
 5,416
 14,624
 20,040
 (3,671) 16,369
 
 06/16/2011 5,416
 14,624
 463
 5,416
 15,087
 20,503
 (4,321) 16,182
 
 06/16/2011
Chino Hills Marketplace 7,218
 28,872
 12,786
 7,234
 41,642
 48,876
 (21,094) 27,782
 
 08/20/2002
Citadel Building 3,236
 6,168
 8,893
 534
 17,763
 18,297
 (14,553) 3,744
 
 12/30/1975
College Park Shopping Center 2,201
 8,845
 7,808
 2,641
 16,213
 18,854
 (12,536) 6,318
 (11,004) 11/16/1998

Schedule III

 Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period        Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period       
Description Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
Chino Hills Marketplace $7,218
 $28,872
 $12,549
 $7,234
 $41,405
 $48,639
 $(19,582) $29,057
 $
 08/20/2002
Citadel Building 3,236
 6,168
 8,659
 534
 17,529
 18,063
 (14,801) 3,262
 
 12/30/1975
CityCenter Englewood 
 28,441
 14
 
 28,455
 28,455
 (816) 27,639
 (33,000) 02/12/2016
College Park Shopping Center 2,201
 8,845
 7,575
 2,641
 15,980
 18,621
 (11,363) 7,258
 (11,004) 11/16/1998
Colonial Plaza 10,806
 43,234
 14,554
 10,813
 57,781
 68,594
 (26,959) 41,635
 
 02/21/2001 $10,806
 $43,234
 $15,021
 $10,813
 $58,248
 $69,061
 $(29,114) $39,947
 $
 02/21/2001
Countryside Centre 15,523
 29,818
 9,321
 15,559
 39,103
 54,662
 (11,485) 43,177
 
 07/06/2007 15,523
 29,818
 10,466
 15,559
 40,248
 55,807
 (13,286) 42,521
 
 07/06/2007
Crabtree Commons 1,272
 
 2,565
 1,272
 2,565
 3,837
 (7) 3,830
 
 12/12/2016
Creekside Center 1,732
 6,929
 2,143
 1,730
 9,074
 10,804
 (4,267) 6,537
 (7,576) 04/02/2001 1,732
 6,929
 2,160
 1,730
 9,091
 10,821
 (4,586) 6,235
 (7,386) 04/02/2001
Crossing At Stonegate 6,400
 23,384
 183
 6,400
 23,567
 29,967
 (643) 29,324
 (14,587) 02/12/2016 6,400
 23,384
 223
 6,400
 23,607
 30,007
 (1,359) 28,648
 (14,277) 02/12/2016
Cullen Plaza Shopping Center 106
 2,841
 406
 106
 3,247
 3,353
 (2,712) 641
 
 03/20/2008 106
 2,841
 497
 106
 3,338
 3,444
 (2,755) 689
 
 03/20/2008
Cypress Pointe 3,468
 8,700
 1,272
 3,793
 9,647
 13,440
 (6,166) 7,274
 
 04/04/2002 3,468
 8,700
 1,188
 3,793
 9,563
 13,356
 (6,373) 6,983
 
 04/04/2002
Dallas Commons Shopping Center 1,582
 4,969
 94
 1,582
 5,063
 6,645
 (1,363) 5,282
 
 09/14/2006 1,582
 4,969
 160
 1,582
 5,129
 6,711
 (1,496) 5,215
 
 09/14/2006
Danville Plaza Shopping Center 
 3,360
 6,642
 4,292
 5,710
 10,002
 (5,077) 4,925
 
 09/30/1960
Deerfield Mall 10,522
 94,321
 459
 37,128
 68,174
 105,302
 (1,759) 103,543
 
 05/05/2016 10,522
 94,321
 2,243
 37,128
 69,958
 107,086
 (4,474) 102,612
 
 05/05/2016
Desert Village Shopping Center 3,362
 14,969
 1,700
 3,362
 16,669
 20,031
 (2,946) 17,085
 
 10/28/2010 3,362
 14,969
 2,094
 3,362
 17,063
 20,425
 (3,518) 16,907
 
 10/28/2010
Discovery Plaza 2,193
 8,772
 1,303
 2,191
 10,077
 12,268
 (4,129) 8,139
 
 04/02/2001
Eastern Commons 10,282
 16
 (86) 1,569
 8,643
 10,212
 (5,107) 5,105
 
 12/31/2002 10,282
 16
 327
 1,569
 9,056
 10,625
 (5,370) 5,255
 
 12/31/2002
Edgewater Marketplace 4,821
 11,225
 685
 4,821
 11,910
 16,731
 (2,232) 14,499
 (17,600) 11/19/2010 4,821
 11,225
 685
 4,821
 11,910
 16,731
 (2,651) 14,080
 
 11/19/2010
El Camino Promenade 4,431
 20,557
 4,771
 4,429
 25,330
 29,759
 (9,328) 20,431
 
 05/21/2004 4,431
 20,557
 4,896
 4,429
 25,455
 29,884
 (10,144) 19,740
 
 05/21/2004
Embassy Lakes Shopping Center 2,803
 11,268
 1,823
 2,803
 13,091
 15,894
 (4,592) 11,302
 
 12/18/2002 2,803
 11,268
 2,353
 2,803
 13,621
 16,424
 (5,075) 11,349
 
 12/18/2002
Entrada de Oro Plaza Shopping Center 6,041
 10,511
 2,119
 6,115
 12,556
 18,671
 (3,991) 14,680
 
 01/22/2007 6,041
 10,511
 2,187
 6,115
 12,624
 18,739
 (4,392) 14,347
 
 01/22/2007
Epic Village St. Augustine 283
 1,171
 4,065
 320
 5,199
 5,519
 (3,045) 2,474
 
 09/30/2009 283
 1,171
 4,092
 320
 5,226
 5,546
 (3,436) 2,110
 
 09/30/2009
Falls Pointe Shopping Center 3,535
 14,289
 589
 3,542
 14,871
 18,413
 (5,525) 12,888
 
 12/17/2002 3,535
 14,289
 1,094
 3,542
 15,376
 18,918
 (5,964) 12,954
 
 12/17/2002
Festival on Jefferson Court 5,041
 13,983
 3,735
 5,022
 17,737
 22,759
 (6,379) 16,380
 
 12/22/2004 5,041
 13,983
 4,248
 5,022
 18,250
 23,272
 (7,090) 16,182
 
 12/22/2004
Fiesta Trails 8,825
 32,790
 8,528
 11,267
 38,876
 50,143
 (13,656) 36,487
 
 09/30/2003 8,825
 32,790
 8,963
 12,769
 37,809
 50,578
 (14,756) 35,822
 
 09/30/2003
Flamingo Pines Plaza 10,403
 35,014
 (13,326) 5,335
 26,756
 32,091
 (8,123) 23,968
 
 01/28/2005
Fountain Plaza 1,319
 5,276
 1,743
 1,095
 7,243
 8,338
 (4,230) 4,108
 
 03/10/1994 1,319
 5,276
 1,742
 1,095
 7,242
 8,337
 (4,458) 3,879
 
 03/10/1994
Francisco Center 1,999
 7,997
 4,668
 2,403
 12,261
 14,664
 (8,871) 5,793
 (9,996) 11/16/1998 1,999
 7,997
 4,960
 2,403
 12,553
 14,956
 (9,643) 5,313
 (9,996) 11/16/1998
Freedom Centre 2,929
 15,302
 5,697
 6,944
 16,984
 23,928
 (5,967) 17,961
 
 06/23/2006 2,929
 15,302
 5,970
 6,944
 17,257
 24,201
 (6,646) 17,555
 
 06/23/2006
Galleria Shopping Center 10,795
 10,339
 8,468
 10,504
 19,098
 29,602
 (5,026) 24,576
 
 12/11/2006 10,795
 10,339
 8,589
 10,504
 19,219
 29,723
 (5,559) 24,164
 
 12/11/2006
Galveston Place 2,713
 5,522
 5,948
 3,279
 10,904
 14,183
 (8,688) 5,495
 
 11/30/1983 2,713
 5,522
 5,931
 3,279
 10,887
 14,166
 (8,733) 5,433
 
 11/30/1983
Gateway Plaza 4,812
 19,249
 4,957
 4,808
 24,210
 29,018
 (9,792) 19,226
 (23,000) 04/02/2001 4,812
 19,249
 5,361
 4,808
 24,614
 29,422
 (10,684) 18,738
 (23,000) 04/02/2001
Gateway Station 1,622
 3
 11,410
 1,921
 11,114
 13,035
 (4,352) 8,683
 
 09/30/2009
Grayson Commons 3,180
 9,023
 236
 3,163
 9,276
 12,439
 (2,939) 9,500
 (4,952) 11/09/2004 3,180
 9,023
 496
 3,163
 9,536
 12,699
 (3,195) 9,504
 (4,612) 11/09/2004
Green Valley Ranch - Auto Zone 440
 
 
 440
 
 440
 
 440
 
 02/12/2016 440
 
 
 440
 
 440
 
 440
 
 02/12/2016
Greenhouse Marketplace 4,607
 22,771
 4,166
 4,750
 26,794
 31,544
 (10,259) 21,285
 
 01/28/2004
Griggs Road Shopping Center 257
 2,303
 478
 257
 2,781
 3,038
 (1,862) 1,176
 
 03/20/2008
Harrisburg Plaza 1,278
 3,924
 1,083
 1,278
 5,007
 6,285
 (4,271) 2,014
 (8,132) 03/20/2008
HEB - Dairy Ashford & Memorial 1,717
 4,234
 
 1,717
 4,234
 5,951
 (1,098) 4,853
 
 03/06/2012
Heights Plaza Shopping Center 58
 699
 2,596
 1,055
 2,298
 3,353
 (1,622) 1,731
 
 06/30/1995
High House Crossing 2,576
 10,305
 553
 2,576
 10,858
 13,434
 (4,496) 8,938
 
 04/04/2002

Schedule III

 Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period        Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period       
Description Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
Greenhouse Marketplace $4,607
 $22,771
 $4,184
 $4,750
 $26,812
 $31,562
 $(9,411) $22,151
 $
 01/28/2004
Griggs Road Shopping Center 257
 2,303
 399
 257
 2,702
 2,959
 (1,841) 1,118
 
 03/20/2008
Harrisburg Plaza 1,278
 3,924
 1,082
 1,278
 5,006
 6,284
 (4,167) 2,117
 (8,291) 03/20/2008
HEB - Dairy Ashford & Memorial 1,717
 4,234
 
 1,717
 4,234
 5,951
 (910) 5,041
 
 03/06/2012
Heights Plaza Shopping Center 58
 699
 2,611
 1,055
 2,313
 3,368
 (1,534) 1,834
 
 06/30/1995
High House Crossing 2,576
 10,305
 482
 2,576
 10,787
 13,363
 (4,227) 9,136
 
 04/04/2002
Highland Square 
 
 1,887
 
 1,887
 1,887
 (564) 1,323
 
 10/06/1959 $
 $
 $1,887
 $
 $1,887
 $1,887
 $(610) $1,277
 $
 10/06/1959
Hilltop Village Center 3,196
 7,234
 53,819
 3,960
 60,289
 64,249
 (8,467) 55,782
 
 01/01/2016 3,196
 7,234
 53,872
 3,960
 60,342
 64,302
 (13,553) 50,749
 
 01/01/2016
Hope Valley Commons 2,439
 8,487
 403
 2,439
 8,890
 11,329
 (1,623) 9,706
 
 08/31/2010 2,439
 8,487
 485
 2,439
 8,972
 11,411
 (1,891) 9,520
 
 08/31/2010
Horne Street Market 603
 
 2,047
 603
 2,047
 2,650
 (51) 2,599
 
 10/30/2016
Humblewood Shopping Center 2,215
 4,724
 6,982
 1,166
 12,755
 13,921
 (8,479) 5,442
 
 03/09/1977
I45/Telephone Rd. 678
 11,182
 666
 678
 11,848
 12,526
 (6,285) 6,241
 (9,380) 03/20/2008 678
 11,182
 647
 678
 11,829
 12,507
 (6,584) 5,923
 (9,201) 03/20/2008
Independence Plaza I & II 19,351
 31,627
 1,894
 19,351
 33,521
 52,872
 (5,446) 47,426
 (16,224) 06/11/2013 19,351
 31,627
 2,251
 19,351
 33,878
 53,229
 (7,056) 46,173
 (15,190) 06/11/2013
Jess Ranch Marketplace 8,750
 25,560
 596
 8,750
 26,156
 34,906
 (3,576) 31,330
 
 12/23/2013 8,750
 25,560
 631
 8,750
 26,191
 34,941
 (4,803) 30,138
 
 12/23/2013
Jess Ranch Marketplace Phase III 8,431
 21,470
 191
 8,431
 21,661
 30,092
 (3,015) 27,077
 
 12/23/2013 8,431
 21,470
 372
 8,431
 21,842
 30,273
 (4,035) 26,238
 
 12/23/2013
Lakeside Marketplace 6,064
 22,989
 3,242
 6,150
 26,145
 32,295
 (8,255) 24,040
 
 08/22/2006 6,064
 22,989
 3,159
 6,150
 26,062
 32,212
 (8,861) 23,351
 
 08/22/2006
Largo Mall 10,817
 40,906
 6,048
 10,810
 46,961
 57,771
 (16,071) 41,700
 
 03/01/2004 10,817
 40,906
 7,231
 10,810
 48,144
 58,954
 (17,665) 41,289
 
 03/01/2004
Laveen Village Marketplace 1,190
 
 5,128
 1,006
 5,312
 6,318
 (3,312) 3,006
 
 08/15/2003 1,190
 
 5,124
 1,006
 5,308
 6,314
 (3,445) 2,869
 
 08/15/2003
League City Plaza 1,918
 7,592
 1,429
 2,317
 8,622
 10,939
 (5,158) 5,781
 (8,470) 03/20/2008 1,918
 7,592
 1,508
 2,317
 8,701
 11,018
 (5,407) 5,611
 (8,308) 03/20/2008
Leesville Towne Centre 7,183
 17,162
 1,632
 7,223
 18,754
 25,977
 (6,329) 19,648
 
 01/30/2004 7,183
 17,162
 1,690
 7,223
 18,812
 26,035
 (6,879) 19,156
 
 01/30/2004
Lowry Town Center 1,889
 23,165
 132
 3,777
 21,409
 25,186
 (203) 24,983
 
 09/14/2016 1,889
 23,165
 163
 3,777
 21,440
 25,217
 (891) 24,326
 
 09/14/2016
Madera Village Shopping Center 3,788
 13,507
 1,335
 3,816
 14,814
 18,630
 (4,287) 14,343
 
 03/13/2007 3,788
 13,507
 1,391
 3,816
 14,870
 18,686
 (4,709) 13,977
 
 03/13/2007
Market at Town Center - Sugarland 8,600
 26,627
 24,355
 8,600
 50,982
 59,582
 (26,242) 33,340
 
 12/23/1996
Market at Westchase Shopping Center 1,199
 5,821
 2,796
 1,415
 8,401
 9,816
 (6,076) 3,740
 
 02/15/1991 1,199
 5,821
 3,652
 1,415
 9,257
 10,672
 (6,295) 4,377
 
 02/15/1991
Marketplace at Seminole Towne 16,067
 53,743
 8,101
 22,711
 55,200
 77,911
 (15,352) 62,559
 
 08/21/2006 16,067
 53,743
 10,687
 22,711
 57,786
 80,497
 (17,080) 63,417
 
 08/21/2006
Markham West Shopping Center 2,694
 10,777
 5,127
 2,696
 15,902
 18,598
 (8,506) 10,092
 
 09/18/1998 2,694
 10,777
 5,330
 2,696
 16,105
 18,801
 (9,006) 9,795
 
 09/18/1998
Marshall's Plaza 1,802
 12,315
 711
 1,804
 13,024
 14,828
 (4,151) 10,677
 
 06/01/2005
Mendenhall Commons 2,655
 9,165
 1,087
 2,677
 10,230
 12,907
 (2,996) 9,911
 
 11/13/2008 2,655
 9,165
 1,106
 2,677
 10,249
 12,926
 (3,343) 9,583
 
 11/13/2008
Menifee Town Center 1,827
 7,307
 5,248
 1,824
 12,558
 14,382
 (5,020) 9,362
 
 04/02/2001 1,827
 7,307
 5,664
 1,824
 12,974
 14,798
 (5,395) 9,403
 
 04/02/2001
Millpond Center 3,155
 9,706
 1,816
 3,161
 11,516
 14,677
 (4,192) 10,485
 
 07/28/2005 3,155
 9,706
 2,960
 3,161
 12,660
 15,821
 (4,599) 11,222
 
 07/28/2005
Mohave Crossroads 3,953
 63
 35,590
 3,128
 36,478
 39,606
 (20,847) 18,759
 
 12/31/2009
Monte Vista Village Center 1,485
 58
 5,633
 755
 6,421
 7,176
 (4,201) 2,975
 
 12/31/2004 1,485
 58
 5,904
 755
 6,692
 7,447
 (4,291) 3,156
 
 12/31/2004
Moore Plaza 6,445
 26,140
 11,423
 6,487
 37,521
 44,008
 (20,222) 23,786
 
 03/20/1998
Mueller Regional Retail Center 10,382
 56,303
 440
 10,382
 56,743
 67,125
 (8,286) 58,839
 (33,512) 10/03/2013 10,382
 56,303
 1,373
 10,382
 57,676
 68,058
 (10,874) 57,184
 (33,045) 10/03/2013
North Creek Plaza 6,915
 25,625
 4,736
 6,954
 30,322
 37,276
 (11,254) 26,022
 
 08/19/2004 6,915
 25,625
 4,930
 6,954
 30,516
 37,470
 (12,364) 25,106
 
 08/19/2004
North Towne Plaza 960
 3,928
 8,820
 879
 12,829
 13,708
 (8,764) 4,944
 
 02/15/1990
North Towne Plaza 6,646
 99
 (5,580) 259
 906
 1,165
 (576) 589
 
 04/01/2010
Northbrook Shopping Center 1,629
 4,489
 3,764
 1,713
 8,169
 9,882
 (6,811) 3,071
 (9,032) 11/06/1967
Northwoods Shopping Center 1,768
 7,071
 703
 1,772
 7,770
 9,542
 (3,193) 6,349
 
 04/04/2002
Nottingham Commons 19,523
 2,398
 20,133
 19,664
 22,390
 42,054
 (1,759) 40,295
 
 01/01/2017
Oak Forest Shopping Center 760
 2,726
 6,798
 1,705
 8,579
 10,284
 (6,302) 3,982
 (7,509) 12/30/1976
Oak Grove Market Center 5,758
 10,508
 1,122
 5,861
 11,527
 17,388
 (3,532) 13,856
 
 06/15/2007
Oracle Crossings 4,614
 18,274
 29,817
 10,582
 42,123
 52,705
 (12,479) 40,226
 
 01/22/2007
Oracle Wetmore Shopping Center 24,686
 26,878
 7,651
 13,813
 45,402
 59,215
 (13,613) 45,602
 
 01/22/2007

Schedule III

 Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period        Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period       
Description Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
North Towne Plaza $960
 $3,928
 $7,602
 $879
 $11,611
 $12,490
 $(8,526) $3,964
 $
 02/15/1990
North Towne Plaza 6,646
 99
 1,719
 1,005
 7,459
 8,464
 (2,675) 5,789
 
 04/01/2010
Northbrook Shopping Center 1,629
 4,489
 3,727
 1,713
 8,132
 9,845
 (6,745) 3,100
 (9,265) 11/06/1967
Northwoods Shopping Center 1,768
 7,071
 637
 1,772
 7,704
 9,476
 (2,949) 6,527
 
 04/04/2002
Oak Forest Shopping Center 760
 2,726
 5,276
 748
 8,014
 8,762
 (6,015) 2,747
 (7,650) 12/30/1976
Oak Grove Market Center 5,758
 10,508
 1,059
 5,861
 11,464
 17,325
 (3,138) 14,187
 
 06/15/2007
Oracle Crossings 4,614
 18,274
 29,600
 10,582
 41,906
 52,488
 (11,136) 41,352
 
 01/22/2007
Oracle Wetmore Shopping Center 24,686
 26,878
 7,486
 13,813
 45,237
 59,050
 (12,168) 46,882
 
 01/22/2007
Overton Park Plaza 9,266
 37,789
 12,671
 9,264
 50,462
 59,726
 (18,403) 41,323
 
 10/24/2003 $9,266
 $37,789
 $14,080
 $9,264
 $51,871
 $61,135
 $(20,488) $40,647
 $
 10/24/2003
Palmilla Center 1,258
 
 13,164
 2,882
 11,540
 14,422
 (6,956) 7,466
 
 12/31/2002 1,258
 
 13,235
 2,882
 11,611
 14,493
 (7,166) 7,327
 
 12/31/2002
Palms of Carrollwood 3,995
 16,390
 1,942
 3,995
 18,332
 22,327
 (2,878) 19,449
 
 12/23/2010
Paradise Marketplace 2,153
 8,612
 (1,831) 1,197
 7,737
 8,934
 (4,359) 4,575
 
 07/20/1995 2,153
 8,612
 (1,805) 1,197
 7,763
 8,960
 (4,561) 4,399
 
 07/20/1995
Parliament Square II 2
 10
 1,183
 3
 1,192
 1,195
 (885) 310
 
 06/24/2005 2
 10
 1,183
 3
 1,192
 1,195
 (960) 235
 
 06/24/2005
Perimeter Village 29,701
 42,337
 4,466
 34,404
 42,100
 76,504
 (12,237) 64,267
 (32,122) 07/03/2007 29,701
 42,337
 4,483
 34,404
 42,117
 76,521
 (13,941) 62,580
 (31,316) 07/03/2007
Phillips Crossing 
 1
 28,384
 872
 27,513
 28,385
 (12,436) 15,949
 
 09/30/2009 
 1
 28,454
 872
 27,583
 28,455
 (13,948) 14,507
 
 09/30/2009
Phoenix Office Building 1,696
 3,255
 1,334
 1,773
 4,512
 6,285
 (1,689) 4,596
 
 01/31/2007 1,696
 3,255
 1,415
 1,773
 4,593
 6,366
 (1,920) 4,446
 
 01/31/2007
Pike Center 
 40,537
 2,628
 
 43,165
 43,165
 (8,256) 34,909
 
 08/14/2012 
 40,537
 3,174
 
 43,711
 43,711
 (10,299) 33,412
 
 08/14/2012
Plantation Centre 3,463
 14,821
 1,961
 3,471
 16,774
 20,245
 (5,709) 14,536
 
 08/19/2004 3,463
 14,821
 1,965
 3,471
 16,778
 20,249
 (6,208) 14,041
 
 08/19/2004
Prospector's Plaza 3,746
 14,985
 5,738
 3,716
 20,753
 24,469
 (7,687) 16,782
 
 04/02/2001 3,746
 14,985
 5,742
 3,716
 20,757
 24,473
 (8,537) 15,936
 
 04/02/2001
Pueblo Anozira Shopping Center 2,750
 11,000
 4,970
 2,768
 15,952
 18,720
 (9,669) 9,051
 (14,730) 06/16/1994 2,750
 11,000
 5,308
 2,768
 16,290
 19,058
 (10,150) 8,908
 (14,360) 06/16/1994
Raintree Ranch Center 11,442
 595
 17,861
 10,983
 18,915
 29,898
 (10,906) 18,992
 
 03/31/2008 11,442
 595
 17,888
 10,983
 18,942
 29,925
 (12,030) 17,895
 
 03/31/2008
Rancho San Marcos Village 3,533
 14,138
 5,306
 3,887
 19,090
 22,977
 (7,279) 15,698
 
 02/26/2003 3,533
 14,138
 5,454
 3,887
 19,238
 23,125
 (7,871) 15,254
 
 02/26/2003
Rancho Towne & Country 1,161
 4,647
 711
 1,166
 5,353
 6,519
 (3,002) 3,517
 
 10/16/1995 1,161
 4,647
 785
 1,166
 5,427
 6,593
 (3,151) 3,442
 
 10/16/1995
Randalls Center/Kings Crossing 3,570
 8,147
 459
 3,585
 8,591
 12,176
 (5,443) 6,733
 
 11/13/2008 3,570
 8,147
 423
 3,585
 8,555
 12,140
 (5,565) 6,575
 
 11/13/2008
Red Mountain Gateway 2,166
 89
 9,558
 2,737
 9,076
 11,813
 (4,936) 6,877
 
 12/31/2003 2,166
 89
 11,782
 3,317
 10,720
 14,037
 (5,152) 8,885
 
 12/31/2003
Regency Centre 5,616
 18,516
 2,781
 3,581
 23,332
 26,913
 (6,670) 20,243
 
 07/28/2006 5,616
 18,516
 3,512
 3,581
 24,063
 27,644
 (7,529) 20,115
 
 07/28/2006
Reynolds Crossing 4,276
 9,186
 273
 4,276
 9,459
 13,735
 (2,508) 11,227
 
 09/14/2006 4,276
 9,186
 292
 4,276
 9,478
 13,754
 (2,772) 10,982
 
 09/14/2006
Richmond Square 1,993
 953
 13,594
 14,512
 2,028
 16,540
 (1,370) 15,170
 
 12/31/1996 1,993
 953
 13,472
 14,512
 1,906
 16,418
 (1,294) 15,124
 
 12/31/1996
Ridgeway Trace 26,629
 544
 22,992
 16,100
 34,065
 50,165
 (11,908) 38,257
 
 11/09/2006 26,629
 544
 23,645
 16,100
 34,718
 50,818
 (13,891) 36,927
 
 11/09/2006
River Oaks Shopping Center - East 1,354
 1,946
 332
 1,363
 2,269
 3,632
 (1,984) 1,648
 
 12/04/1992 1,354
 1,946
 338
 1,363
 2,275
 3,638
 (1,992) 1,646
 
 12/04/1992
River Oaks Shopping Center - West 3,534
 17,741
 35,828
 4,207
 52,896
 57,103
 (26,309) 30,794
 
 12/04/1992 3,534
 17,741
 35,470
 4,207
 52,538
 56,745
 (27,137) 29,608
 
 12/04/1992
River Point at Sheridan 28,898
 4,042
 15,775
 10,659
 38,056
 48,715
 (8,634) 40,081
 
 04/01/2010 28,898
 4,042
 16,381
 10,659
 38,662
 49,321
 (10,918) 38,403
 
 04/01/2010
Roswell Corners 6,136
 21,447
 3,379
 5,835
 25,127
 30,962
 (7,763) 23,199
 (4,783) 06/24/2004 6,136
 21,447
 3,439
 5,835
 25,187
 31,022
 (8,583) 22,439
 (3,749) 06/24/2004
Roswell Crossing Shopping Center 7,625
 18,573
 1,129
 7,625
 19,702
 27,327
 (3,924) 23,403
 
 07/18/2012 7,625
 18,573
 1,229
 7,625
 19,802
 27,427
 (4,904) 22,523
 
 07/18/2012
San Marcos Plaza 1,360
 5,439
 747
 1,358
 6,188
 7,546
 (2,499) 5,047
 
 04/02/2001 1,360
 5,439
 910
 1,358
 6,351
 7,709
 (2,671) 5,038
 
 04/02/2001
Scottsdale Horizon 
 3,241
 39,224
 12,914
 29,551
 42,465
 (4,587) 37,878
 
 01/22/2007
Scottsdale Waterfront 10,281
 40,374
 320
 32,891
 18,084
 50,975
 (1,142) 49,833
 
 08/17/2016
Sea Ranch Centre 11,977
 4,219
 1,702
 11,977
 5,921
 17,898
 (1,394) 16,504
 
 03/06/2013
Shoppes at Bears Path 3,252
 5,503
 1,615
 3,290
 7,080
 10,370
 (2,524) 7,846
 
 03/13/2007
Shoppes at Memorial Villages 1,417
 4,786
 9,501
 3,332
 12,372
 15,704
 (8,756) 6,948
 
 01/11/2012
Shoppes of South Semoran 5,339
 9,785
 (1,406) 5,672
 8,046
 13,718
 (2,470) 11,248
 
 08/31/2007

Schedule III

 Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period        Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period       
Description Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
Scottsdale Horizon $
 $3,241
 $38,965
 $12,914
 $29,292
 $42,206
 $(3,266) $38,940
 $
 01/22/2007
Scottsdale Waterfront 10,281
 40,374
 35
 32,891
 17,799
 50,690
 (294) 50,396
 
 08/17/2016
Sea Ranch Centre 11,977
 4,219
 1,090
 11,977
 5,309
 17,286
 (1,068) 16,218
 
 03/06/2013
Shoppes at Bears Path 3,252
 5,503
 1,377
 3,290
 6,842
 10,132
 (2,304) 7,828
 
 03/13/2007
Shoppes at Memorial Villages 1,417
 4,786
 9,412
 3,332
 12,283
 15,615
 (8,305) 7,310
 
 01/11/2012
Shoppes of South Semoran 5,339
 9,785
 (1,499) 5,672
 7,953
 13,625
 (2,231) 11,394
 
 08/31/2007
Shops at Kirby Drive 1,201
 945
 276
 1,202
 1,220
 2,422
 (483) 1,939
 
 05/27/2008 $1,201
 $945
 $276
 $1,202
 $1,220
 $2,422
 $(507) $1,915
 $
 05/27/2008
Shops at Three Corners 6,215
 9,303
 10,394
 10,587
 15,325
 25,912
 (10,398) 15,514
 
 12/31/1989 6,215
 9,303
 11,286
 10,587
 16,217
 26,804
 (10,806) 15,998
 
 12/31/1989
Silver Creek Plaza 3,231
 12,924
 3,414
 3,228
 16,341
 19,569
 (7,032) 12,537
 (14,581) 04/02/2001 3,231
 12,924
 4,532
 3,228
 17,459
 20,687
 (7,485) 13,202
 (14,312) 04/02/2001
Six Forks Shopping Center 6,678
 26,759
 6,420
 6,728
 33,129
 39,857
 (13,262) 26,595
 
 04/04/2002 6,678
 26,759
 6,471
 6,728
 33,180
 39,908
 (14,383) 25,525
 
 04/04/2002
Southampton Center 4,337
 17,349
 3,090
 4,333
 20,443
 24,776
 (8,784) 15,992
 (19,750) 04/02/2001 4,337
 17,349
 3,162
 4,333
 20,515
 24,848
 (9,436) 15,412
 (19,750) 04/02/2001
Southgate Shopping Center 232
 8,389
 709
 231
 9,099
 9,330
 (5,696) 3,634
 (5,544) 03/20/2008 232
 8,389
 726
 231
 9,116
 9,347
 (5,801) 3,546
 (5,438) 03/20/2008
Squaw Peak Plaza 816
 3,266
 3,250
 818
 6,514
 7,332
 (3,504) 3,828
 
 12/20/1994 816
 3,266
 3,472
 818
 6,736
 7,554
 (3,841) 3,713
 
 12/20/1994
Stella Link Shopping Center 2,830
 1,841
 119
 2,897
 1,893
 4,790
 (1,624) 3,166
 
 07/10/1970 2,830
 1,841
 122
 2,897
 1,896
 4,793
 (1,641) 3,152
 
 07/10/1970
Stonehenge Market 4,740
 19,001
 2,358
 4,740
 21,359
 26,099
 (8,752) 17,347
 
 04/04/2002 4,740
 19,001
 2,415
 4,740
 21,416
 26,156
 (9,402) 16,754
 
 04/04/2002
Stony Point Plaza 3,489
 13,957
 11,384
 3,453
 25,377
 28,830
 (10,026) 18,804
 (11,036) 04/02/2001 3,489
 13,957
 11,400
 3,453
 25,393
 28,846
 (11,232) 17,614
 (10,832) 04/02/2001
Summerhill Plaza 1,945
 7,781
 2,790
 1,943
 10,573
 12,516
 (5,165) 7,351
 
 04/02/2001
Sunset 19 Shopping Center 5,519
 22,076
 3,515
 5,547
 25,563
 31,110
 (9,445) 21,665
 
 10/29/2001 5,519
 22,076
 13,959
 5,926
 35,628
 41,554
 (10,219) 31,335
 
 10/29/2001
Surf City Crossing 3,220
 52
 5,025
 2,655
 5,642
 8,297
 (2,350) 5,947
 
 12/06/2006 3,220
 52
 5,100
 2,655
 5,717
 8,372
 (2,764) 5,608
 
 12/06/2006
Tates Creek Centre 4,802
 25,366
 1,608
 5,766
 26,010
 31,776
 (8,821) 22,955
 
 03/01/2004 4,802
 25,366
 1,869
 5,766
 26,271
 32,037
 (9,607) 22,430
 
 03/01/2004
The Centre at Post Oak 13,731
 115
 23,956
 17,822
 19,980
 37,802
 (12,682) 25,120
 
 12/31/1996 13,731
 115
 24,782
 17,822
 20,806
 38,628
 (13,460) 25,168
 
 12/31/1996
The Commons at Dexter Lake 2,923
 12,007
 2,674
 2,949
 14,655
 17,604
 (5,770) 11,834
 
 11/13/2008 4,946
 18,948
 3,500
 4,988
 22,406
 27,394
 (8,674) 18,720
 
 11/13/2008
The Commons at Dexter Lake II 2,023
 6,940
 330
 2,039
 7,254
 9,293
 (2,095) 7,198
 
 11/13/2008
The Palms at Town & Country 56,833
 195,203
 65
 45,679
 206,422
 252,101
 (2,602) 249,499
 
 07/27/2016 56,833
 195,203
 429
 102,512
 149,953
 252,465
 (8,324) 244,141
 
 07/27/2016
The Shoppes at Parkwood Ranch 4,369
 52
 10,339
 2,420
 12,340
 14,760
 (6,517) 8,243
 
 12/31/2009 4,369
 52
 10,339
 2,420
 12,340
 14,760
 (7,303) 7,457
 
 12/31/2009
The Westside Center 14,952
 10,350
 105
 14,952
 10,455
 25,407
 (358) 25,049
 
 12/22/2015 14,952
 10,350
 105
 14,952
 10,455
 25,407
 (665) 24,742
 
 12/22/2015
Thompson Bridge Commons 604
 
 625
 513
 716
 1,229
 (112) 1,117
 
 04/26/2005 604
 
 625
 513
 716
 1,229
 (130) 1,099
 
 04/26/2005
Thousand Oaks Shopping Center 2,973
 13,142
 1,037
 2,973
 14,179
 17,152
 (5,090) 12,062
 (9,746) 03/20/2008 2,973
 13,142
 1,030
 2,973
 14,172
 17,145
 (5,457) 11,688
 (9,560) 03/20/2008
TJ Maxx Plaza 3,400
 19,283
 3,550
 3,430
 22,803
 26,233
 (7,468) 18,765
 
 03/01/2004 3,400
 19,283
 3,900
 3,430
 23,153
 26,583
 (8,240) 18,343
 
 03/01/2004
Tomball Marketplace 9,616
 262
 23,802
 6,727
 26,953
 33,680
 (9,844) 23,836
 
 04/12/2006 9,616
 262
 24,702
 6,726
 27,854
 34,580
 (11,666) 22,914
 
 04/12/2006
Trenton Crossing/North McAllen 9,855
 29,133
 483
 9,855
 29,616
 39,471
 (1,178) 38,293
 
 08/31/2015 9,855
 29,133
 827
 9,855
 29,960
 39,815
 (2,134) 37,681
 
 08/31/2015
Tropicana Beltway Center 13,947
 42,186
 1,498
 13,949
 43,682
 57,631
 (14,631) 43,000
 
 11/20/2007 13,947
 42,186
 2,094
 13,949
 44,278
 58,227
 (15,750) 42,477
 
 11/20/2007
Tropicana Marketplace 2,118
 8,477
 (1,208) 1,206
 8,181
 9,387
 (4,137) 5,250
 
 07/24/1995 2,118
 8,477
 (1,263) 1,206
 8,126
 9,332
 (4,252) 5,080
 
 07/24/1995
Valley Shopping Center 4,293
 13,736
 1,602
 8,910
 10,721
 19,631
 (3,182) 16,449
 
 04/07/2006 4,293
 13,736
 1,635
 8,910
 10,754
 19,664
 (3,467) 16,197
 
 04/07/2006
Valley View Shopping Center 1,006
 3,980
 2,342
 1,006
 6,322
 7,328
 (3,617) 3,711
 
 11/20/1996 1,006
 3,980
 2,248
 1,006
 6,228
 7,234
 (3,697) 3,537
 
 11/20/1996
Vizcaya Square Shopping Center 3,044
 12,226
 2,358
 3,044
 14,584
 17,628
 (5,555) 12,073
 
 12/18/2002
Wake Forest Crossing II 395
 940
 2,503
 415
 3,423
 3,838
 (48) 3,790
 
 06/04/2014
Waterford Village 5,830
 
 12,264
 3,775
 14,319
 18,094
 (6,656) 11,438
 
 06/11/2004
Wellington Green Commons & Pad 16,500
 32,489
 2,460
 16,500
 34,949
 51,449
 (2,609) 48,840
 (18,587) 04/20/2015
West Jordan Town Center 4,306
 17,776
 (1,989) 3,269
 16,824
 20,093
 (7,284) 12,809
 
 12/19/2003

Schedule III

 Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period        Initial Cost to Company   Gross Amounts Carried at Close of Period       
Description Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent 
to
Acquisition
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 
Total
(1)
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Total Costs,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Encumbrances
(2)
 
Date of
Acquisition /
Construction
Vizcaya Square Shopping Center $3,044
 $12,226
 $2,187
 $3,044
 $14,413
 $17,457
 $(5,019) $12,438
 $
 12/18/2002
Wake Forest Crossing II 395
 940
 1,095
 395
 2,035
 2,430
 
 2,430
 
 06/04/2014
Waterford Village 5,830
 
 9,747
 3,775
 11,802
 15,577
 (5,906) 9,671
 
 06/11/2004
Wellington Green Commons & Pad 16,500
 32,489
 614
 16,500
 33,103
 49,603
 (1,621) 47,982
 (19,178) 04/20/2015
West Jordan Town Center 4,306
 17,776
 2,141
 4,308
 19,915
 24,223
 (6,816) 17,407
 
 12/19/2003
Westchase Shopping Center 3,085
 7,920
 13,120
 3,189
 20,936
 24,125
 (12,646) 11,479
 
 08/29/1978 $3,085
 $7,920
 $13,586
 $3,189
 $21,402
 $24,591
 $(13,221) $11,370
 $
 08/29/1978
Westhill Village Shopping Center 408
 3,002
 6,125
 437
 9,098
 9,535
 (5,423) 4,112
 
 05/01/1958 408
 3,002
 6,720
 437
 9,693
 10,130
 (5,621) 4,509
 
 05/01/1958
Westland Fair 27,562
 10,506
 (7,851) 12,220
 17,997
 30,217
 (9,415) 20,802
 
 12/29/2000 27,562
 10,506
 (7,267) 12,220
 18,581
 30,801
 (10,027) 20,774
 
 12/29/2000
Westminster Center 11,215
 44,871
 8,582
 11,204
 53,464
 64,668
 (22,675) 41,993
 (47,250) 04/02/2001 11,215
 44,871
 8,832
 11,204
 53,714
 64,918
 (24,301) 40,617
 (47,250) 04/02/2001
Whitehall Commons 2,529
 6,901
 688
 2,522
 7,596
 10,118
 (2,405) 7,713
 
 10/06/2005
Whole Foods @ Carrollwood 2,772
 126
 4,634
 2,854
 4,678
 7,532
 (846) 6,686
 
 09/30/2011
Winter Park Corners 2,159
 8,636
 1,617
 2,159
 10,253
 12,412
 (4,192) 8,220
 
 09/06/2001 2,159
 8,636
 2,057
 2,189
 10,663
 12,852
 (4,552) 8,300
 
 09/06/2001
 1,002,496
 2,630,048
 902,019
 1,036,136
 3,498,427
 4,534,563
 (1,151,835) 3,382,728
 (417,951)  956,026
 2,409,874
 857,210
 1,043,996
 3,179,114
 4,223,110
 (1,131,628) 3,091,482
 (360,110) 
New Development:                                      
Gateway Alexandria 42,163
 2,669
 789
 42,468
 3,153
 45,621
 
 45,621
 
 11/01/2016
Nottingham Commons 19,523
 2,398
 19,161
 21,229
 19,853
 41,082
 (278) 40,804
 
 09/24/2014
West Alex 42,163
 2,669
 31,181
 44,420
 31,593
 76,013
 
 76,013
 
 11/01/2016
The Whittaker 5,237
 19,395
 1,518
 5,366
 20,784
 26,150
 (116) 26,034
 
 03/24/2017
 61,686
 5,067
 19,950
 63,697
 23,006
 86,703
 (278) 86,425
 
  47,400
 22,064
 32,699
 49,786
 52,377
 102,163
 (116) 102,047
 
 
Miscellaneous (not to exceed 5% of total) 130,469
 9,355
 28,055
 141,953
 25,926
 167,879
 (32,433) 135,446
 
  136,434
 10,310
 26,842
 92,430
 81,156
 173,586
 (34,382) 139,204
 
 
Total of Portfolio $1,194,651
 $2,644,470
 $950,024
 $1,241,786
 $3,547,359
 $4,789,145
 $(1,184,546) $3,604,599
 $(417,951)  $1,139,860
 $2,442,248
 $916,751
 $1,186,212
 $3,312,647
 $4,498,859
 $(1,166,126) $3,332,733
 $(360,110) 
___________________
(1)
The book value of our net fixed asset exceeds the tax basis by approximately $268.7$193.4 million at December 31, 20162017.
(2)
Encumbrances do not include $21.850.9 million outstanding under fixed-rate mortgage debt associated with twotenancy-in-common arrangements and properties each held in a tenancy-in-common arrangement, $1.7for sale, $4.0 million of non-cash debt related items and $(1.3) million of deferred debt costs and $5.1 million of non-cash debt related items.costs.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method, generally over estimated useful lives of 18-40 years for buildings and 10-20 years for parking lot surfacing and equipment. Tenant and leasehold improvements are depreciated over the remaining life of the lease or the useful life whichever is shorter.

Schedule III

The changes in total cost of the properties were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Balance at beginning of year$4,262,959
 $4,076,094
 $4,289,276
$4,789,145
 $4,262,959
 $4,076,094
Additions at cost654,513
 319,789
 144,474
137,462
 654,513
 319,789
Retirements or sales(126,666) (79,608) (348,221)(334,105) (126,666) (79,608)
Property held for sale(1,563) (53,163) (9,435)(78,721) (1,563) (53,163)
Impairment loss(98) (153) 
(14,922) (98) (153)
Balance at end of year$4,789,145
 $4,262,959
 $4,076,094
$4,498,859
 $4,789,145
 $4,262,959

Schedule III

The changes in accumulated depreciation were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Balance at beginning of year$1,087,642
 $1,028,619
 $1,058,040
$1,184,546
 $1,087,642
 $1,028,619
Additions at cost131,120
 120,426
 125,226
132,900
 131,120
 120,426
Retirements or sales(33,132) (42,603) (148,882)(127,391) (33,132) (42,603)
Property held for sale(1,084) (18,800) (5,765)(23,929) (1,084) (18,800)
Balance at end of year$1,184,546
 $1,087,642
 $1,028,619
$1,166,126
 $1,184,546
 $1,087,642

Schedule IV
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
DECEMBER 31, 20162017
(Amounts in thousands)
 State 
Interest
Rate
 
Final
Maturity
Date
 
Periodic
Payment
Terms
 
Face
Amount of
Mortgages
 
Carrying
Amount of
Mortgages
(1)
Shopping Centers:           
First Mortgages:           
College Park Realty CompanyNV 7.00% 10/31/2053 At Maturity $3,410
 $3,410
Total Mortgage Loans on
Real Estate
        $3,410
 $3,410
___________________
(1)
The aggregate cost at December 31, 20162017 for federal income tax purposes is $3.4 million, and there are no prior liens to be disclosed. As this is an interest only mortgage loan, there have been no changes in its carrying amount for each year ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Changes in mortgage loans are summarized below (in thousands):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014
Balance, Beginning of Year$3,410
 $3,410
 $15,438
Collections/Reductions of Principal
 
 (12,028)
Balance, End of Year$3,410
 $3,410
 $3,410


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