![](https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/imagecache/2048x1536xUP/images/story/2012/aaconsumerv3_2233.png)
- Lennar Corp’s (NYSE:LEN) wholly-owned subsidiary LMC and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) have formed a new joint venture (JV) to develop multifamily residential communities.
- CPP Investments and LMC have allocated $979 million in equity to the joint venture.
- CPP Investments will own a 96% stake, and LMC will own the remaining 4%.
- The JV will focus on urban and suburban communities across major U.S. markets.
- The venture will launch with five seed assets: One in Boston, one in Miami, and three in Denver, together totaling 1,371 apartment homes.
- Price Action: LEN shares are trading lower by 2.91% at $86.83 on the last check Tuesday.