Lennar’s New “Next Gen” Homes in Four Tampa Communities Focus on Changing American Demographics

TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar has started construction of its first “Next Gen” homes in four Tampa Bay area communities that feature integrated “home within a home” floor plans for live-in relatives or guests.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar’s new five and six bedroom “Next Gen” homes reflect changing American demographics.

“More and more Americans are seeking homes to provide for families that include more than one generation,” Metheny said.

“That may include elderly parents or grandparents, adult children with their own families, in-laws or extended families,” Metheny said.

The “home within a home” features include a complete living suite with eat-in kitchenette, living area, bedroom, walk-in closet, private bath and private entrance.

Metheny unveiled two new “Next Gen” floor plans. One offers 3,357 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and three-car garage.

A second “Next Gen” floor plan offers 3,867 square feet with six bedrooms, four- and-a-half baths and three-car garage.

Lennar will premier its “Next Gen” homes at Ayersworth Glen in Riverview off U.S. 301 and Big Bend Road; Concord Station in Land O’Lakes off SR 54 in Pasco County; Live Oak Preserve in New Tampa and Panther Trace in Riverview.

“Next Gen homes aren’t for every family, but for larger multi-generation and extended families, Next Gen should be the perfect solution,” Metheny said.