Therefore, there's going to be a lot more pressure for infill development. But that can't continue, said Chiaramonte, who lives in Disney's Celebration development, itself a modern throwback. Ready access to small parks, cafes, boutiques and a village green where nearby residents can gather. Driving this evolution is the changing demographics, Chiaramonte said. Today's market is becoming more segmented into household lifestyles and backgrounds.
Divorce creates two homes.
Baby boomers are quickly becoming empty-nesters. And single, professional women are a growing and coveted target audience of home builders. You can't underestimate these trends in development because it will change our communities. Planning Commission executive director Robert Hunter said the agency has to anticipate these trends if it is going to help shape the county's future. And places like New Tampa are where these changes are likely to appear next.