Massive change is coming to West Charlotte. One of the biggest Charlotte North Carolina developments to start in decades had its groundbreaking just a couple months ago. When it comes ot major development projects in Charlotte, North Carolina places like Ballantyne and SouthPark come to mind. Another spot, one of the last large undeveloped tracts in Mecklenburg County to be developed, will be added to the list! 

After almost 7 years of planning Crescent Communities broke ground on March 29, 2023. Soon we will be able to see this new community take shape!

The River District: An Overview

On top of over 8,000,000 sqft of office space, 2,300 single family homes, and 2,350 multi-family homes, they also plan to build shops, schools, hotels and parks in the River District. The River District will be built in multiple phases and will take nearly a decade to finish. Once complete, the project will be a magnet for talented workforce to come to North Carolina and the Charlotte region. 

The River District will also be the only city access to the Catawba River, which will be open to the public!

Local Residents Concerned

Water Quality

After the project was unveiled several years ago, the Catawba Riverkeeper was pleased with the  protections to water quality Crescent Communities implemented. The Catawba Riverkeeper said that the developer has gone above and beyond to put safeguards in place to protect the water quality, however it’s something they will need to continue to monitor.

Charlotte’s Tree Canopy

There’s also a growing concern of preserving Charlotte, North Carolina’s tree canopy.  Construction of the River District will clear hundreds of acres of mostly forested land.  Removal of acres of forest has been a growing concern in the Charlotte area, as demand and development engulfs Charlotte, North Carolina. 

On a bright note, Crescent communities will preserve 500 acres of the 1,400 acre development and 40% percent of The River District will also be open spaces.  

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The River District & The Future of West Charlotte

There are concerns and things to monitor, thats true. There is one thing that’s for sure: The River District will bring a long term wave of economic vitality to West Charlotte, North Carolina. Once complete, this project is expected to generate over $5.6 Billion of gross annual economic impact for the region and state.  

Crescent Communities goal is to have The River District become a destination for, not just people who live in the Charlotte area, but for people who are coming into town from the region or even from all over the country.

The River District: What’s next?

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