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Pro-Rata Share Less: Asset impairment charges Asset Impairment Charges Less: Changes in fair value of non-hedge derivative instruments Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net Less: Losses on the modification or extinguishment of debt and capital lease obligations Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment or Restructuring of Debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment or Restructuring of Debt Less: Acquisition and transaction expenses Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Less: Equity-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Less: Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net (loss) income attributable to shareholders Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Finite-Lived 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Market Leases, Amortization Expense, Net, Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Below Market Leases, Amortization Expense, Net, After Year Five Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Below Market Leases, Amortization Expense, Net, After Year Five Total Finite-Lived intangible assets and Below Market Leases, Net Finite-Lived intangible assets and Below Market Leases, Net Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Loans payable Loans Payable [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Container Loan 1 Container Loan 1 [Member] Container Loan 1 [Member] Container Loan 2 Container Loan 2 [Member] Container Loan 2 [Member] Series 2012 Bonds Series 2012 Bonds [Member] Series 2012 Bonds [Member] Note receivable Loans receivable interest rate Note Receivable, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Note Receivable, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Fair value of bonds payable Long-term Debt, Fair Value Impairment charges EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Property, plant and equipment acquired Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions Disposals of railroad equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals Depreciation expense Depreciation Total revenues Current: Current Federal, State and Local, Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State and local Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current provision Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State and local Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total deferred provision Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total provision for income taxes U.S. federal tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Basis of Accounting Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Variable Interest Entities Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Risks and Uncertainties Risks and Uncertainties [Policy Text Block] Risks and Uncertainties [Policy Text Block] Goodwill Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block] Concentration of Credit Risk Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Provision for Doubtful Accounts Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Financial Instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net (loss) income Other comprehensive (loss) income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Change in fair value of cash flow hedge Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to shareholders Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Ownership Percentage Carrying Value Options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Stock options outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited and canceled (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Stock options outstanding, ending balance (in shares) Stock options exercisable, ending balance (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number Weighted-Average Exercise Price (per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Outstanding (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Equipment Leasing Revenues Equipment Leasing Revenues [Member] Equipment Leasing Revenues [Member] Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and Amortization [Member] Depreciation and Amortization [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Lease Agreements Lease Agreements [Member] Customer Relationships Customer Relationships [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Amortization of lease intangible assets and liabilities Amortization of Lease Intangible Assets and Liabilities, Net Amortization of Lease Intangible Assets and Liabilities, Net Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities Amortization of Intangible Assets and Liabilities, Net Amortization of Intangible Assets and Liabilities, Net SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Number of primary businesses Number of Operating Segments Schedule of Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Table] Schedule of Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Table] Onshore Fund Fortress Worldwide Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LP [Member] Fortress Worldwide Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LP Offshore Fund Fortress Worldwide Transportation and Infrastructure Offshore LP [Member] Fortress Worldwide Transportation and Infrastructure Offshore LP Sale of Stock [Axis] Sale of Stock [Axis] Sale of Stock [Domain] Sale of Stock [Domain] IPO IPO [Member] Over-Allotment Option Over-Allotment Option [Member] Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] Beneficial owners percentage of ownership Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest Partner ownership percentage Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest Common stock shares issued (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Common stock price (in dollars per share) Shares Issued, Price Per Share Ownership percentage of shareholders Ownership Percentage, Public Shareholders Ownership Percentage, Public Shareholders Ownership Percentage, Initial Shareholders Ownership Percentage, Initial Shareholders Ownership Percentage, Initial Shareholders Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block] FINANCE LEASES, NET Capital Leases in Financial Statements of Lessor Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues Revenues [Abstract] Expenses Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses Operating Expenses General and administrative General and Administrative Expense Acquisition and transaction expenses Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Interest expense Interest Expense Total expenses Costs and Expenses Other income (expense) Other Income, Nonoperating [Abstract] Gain on sale of equipment, net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Interest income Interest Income, Other Other income, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other income (expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) (Loss) Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Net (loss) income Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries (Loss) Earnings per Share: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic and Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Summary of Leasing Equipment Schedule of Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Table Text Block] Director Expected volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Risk free interest rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected dividend yield Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Number of additional reportable segments Number of Additional Reportable Segments Number of Additional Reportable Segments Other income (expense) Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Gain on sale of equipment, net FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Off-Market Favorable Lease Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member] Intangible assets: Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Acquired finite-lived intangibles Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Total Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Total intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible liabilities: Below Market Lease [Abstract] Acquired unfavorable lease intangibles Below Market Lease, Gross Accumulated amortization Below Market Lease, Accumulated Amortization Total acquired unfavorable lease intangibles, net Below Market Lease, Net Net (loss) income attributable to shareholders Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted (in shares) Basic and Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) Antidilutive shares excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Equity in loss (earnings) of unconsolidated entities Gain on sale of equipment Security deposits and maintenance claims included in earnings Proceeds from Forfeited Security Deposits Proceeds from Forfeited Security Deposits Equity-based compensation Change in current and deferred income taxes Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Change in fair value of non-hedge derivative Amortization of lease intangibles and incentives Amortization of Lease Intangibles and Incentives Amortization of Lease Intangibles and Incentives Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of Financing Costs Operating distributions from unconsolidated entities Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Other Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Change in: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Management fees payable to affiliate Increase (Decrease) in Due to Related Parties Other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Change in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Payments to Acquire Notes Receivable Construction deposit related to vessel Payments to Acquire Other Investments Principal collections on finance leases Proceeds from Collection of Lease Receivables Acquisition of leasing equipment Payments to Acquire Equipment on Lease Acquisition of property plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisition of lease intangibles Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Acquisition of CMQR Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired cash flow, acquisition of pre-existing debt relationship cash flow, acquisition of pre-existing debt relationship cash flow, acquisition of pre-existing debt relationship Purchase deposit for aircraft and aircraft engines Payments for Deposits on Leasing Equipment Payments for Deposits on Leasing Equipment Proceeds from sale of leasing equipment Proceeds From Sale of Equipment on Lease Proceeds From Sale of Equipment on Lease Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of equipment held for sale Proceeds from Sale of Equipment Held for Sale Proceeds from Sale of Equipment Held for Sale Return of capital distributions from unconsolidated entities Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Repayment of debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Payments of Financing Costs Payments of Financing Costs Receipt of security deposits Increase in Security Deposits Increase in Security Deposits Return of security deposits Decrease in Security Deposits Decrease in Security Deposits Receipt of maintenance deposits Increase in Maintenance Deposits Increase in Maintenance Deposits Release of maintenance deposits Decrease in Maintenance Deposits Decrease in Maintenance Deposits Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of underwriter's discount Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Common shares issuance costs Payments of Stock Issuance Costs Capital contributions from shareholders Proceeds from Partnership Contribution Capital distributions to shareholders Payments of Capital Distribution Capital contributions from non-controlling interests Proceeds from Contributions from Affiliates Capital distributions to non-controlling interests Payments of Distributions to Affiliates Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Acquisition of leasing equipment Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed Acquisition of CMQR Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired Settled and assumed security deposits Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Security Deposits Settled and Assumed Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Security Deposits Settled and Assumed Billed, assumed and settled maintenance deposits Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Maintenance Deposits Billed and Assumed Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Maintenance Deposits Billed and Assumed Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Noncash Financial or Equity Instrument Consideration, Shares Issued Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Noncash Financial or Equity Instrument Consideration, Shares Issued Common share issuance costs Stock Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction Stock Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction Change in fair value of cash flow hedge Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table] Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table] Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] Finance leases Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received Unearned revenue Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Deferred Income Finance leases, net Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases Business Combinations [Abstract] ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] REVENUES Revenue Disclosure [Text Block] Revenue Disclosure [Text Block] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Bonds payable Corporate Bond Securities [Member] Note payable to non-controlling interest Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] FTAI Pride Credit Agreement FTAI Pride Credit Agreement [Member] FTAI Pride Credit Agreement [Member] CMQR Credit Agreement CMQR Credit Agreement [Member] CMQR Credit Agreement [Member] Jefferson Terminal Credit Agreement Jefferson Terminal Credit Agreement [Member] Jefferson Terminal Credit Agreement [Member] Series 2010 Bonds Series 2010 Bonds [Member] Series 2010 Bonds [Member] Note payable to non-controlling interest Note Payable to Non-controlling Interest [Member] Note Payable to Non-controlling Interest [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Total debt Unamortized premium Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium Total debt due within one year Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net Leasing equipment, net Finance leases, net Financing Receivable, Net Property, plant, and equipment, net Tendered bonds Restricted Investments Intangible assets, net Goodwill Goodwill Other assets Other Assets Total assets Liabilities Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Maintenance deposits Maintenance Deposit Liability Maintenance Deposit Liability Security deposits Security Deposit Liability Other liabilities Other Liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Common shares ($0.01 par value per share; 2,000,000,000 shares authorized; 75,718,183 and 53,502,873 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively) Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid in capital Additional Paid in Capital Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Shareholders' equity Members' Equity Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter Total future minimum payments receivable Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Reportable Subsegments [Member] Jefferson Terminal [Member] Infrastructure [Member] Operating Segments [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Goodwill [Member] Goodwill [Member] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] Retaining Shareholders Retaining Shareholders [Member] Retaining Shareholders [Member] Private Equity Fund Private Equity Fund [Member] Private Equity Fund [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member] Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Aggregate purchase price Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Assumed liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Long-term Debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Equity consideration Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Percent interest acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Remaining non-controlling interest Loan obtained through acquisition Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred Measurement period adjustments for goodwill and estimated liabilities assumed Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs 2015 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years 2017 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Three Years 2018 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years 2019 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Five Years Thereafter Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable Thereafter Total Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Liabilities Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Below Market Leases Schedule of Below Market Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of Below Market Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of Intangible Liabilities Schedule of Intangible Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Intangible Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Net Annual Amortization of Intangibles Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense, and Below Market Leases, Future Amortization Income, Net [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Below Market Leases, Amortization Expense, Net [Table Text Block] Remaining expense to be recognized, if all vesting conditions are met Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Remaining expense to be recognized, if all vesting conditions are met Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized