Introduction: Discover the River District in Charlotte NC
What Is the River District?
A Closer Look at Phase One: Westrow
Builders and Home Options in Westrow
What’s Coming Next: Phases 2 and Beyond
World-Class Amenities Set This Community Apart
Affordable Housing & Community Focus
Final Thoughts – Why the River District is Charlotte’s Future

Introduction: Discover the River District in Charlotte NC

If you’ve heard about Ballantyne or South End, it’s time to meet the River District — Charlotte’s most talked-about new master-planned community. Situated on over 1,400 acres between the Catawba River and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, this transformative development is shaping up to be one of the best places to live in Charlotte NC.

Whether you’re relocating to Charlotte or just exploring real estate investments, here’s everything you need to know about the River District and why it’s generating so much buzz.

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What Is the River District?

The River District is a decades-long development project by Crescent Communities, the same developer behind Ballantyne. With an emphasis on sustainability, walkability, and nature, this visionary neighborhood will offer a true live-work-play lifestyle for residents of all ages.

Once completed, the community will include:

2,300 single-family homes
2,350 multifamily units
500,000 sq. ft. of retail space
8 million sq. ft. of commercial space
1,000 hotel rooms
550+ acres of protected natural land
30 parks and 30+ miles of trails

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A Closer Look at Phase One: Westrow

Phase one of the River District is known as Westrow — the urban heart of this massive project. Spread over 70 acres, Westrow will act as the town center, featuring:

A two-acre working farm and orchard
A community market and coffee house called The Forge
An event lawn, open-air pavilion, and large playground
600 apartments (including the Novel River District with 318 units)
60 townhomes and 48 single-family homes
40,000+ sq. ft. of office, retail, and restaurant space
Greenways connecting future villages

Builders and Home Options in Westrow

Four hand-picked builders are setting the tone for Westrow’s high-quality design and diverse housing styles.

1. Saussy Burbank

13 single-family homes in Phase 1
9 alley-fed garages, 4 front-load with walkout basements
Prices starting at $795,000
2,500–3,000 sq. ft.
No townhomes or waterfront homes in initial phases

2. Toll Brothers

63 three-story luxury townhomes
Rooftop terraces, 3–4 bedrooms, up to 2,280 sq. ft.
Prices from mid-$500,000s

3. DRB Homes

Townhomes priced from upper $400,000s
3–4 bedrooms, 2–3 baths, 2-car garage
Around 1,900–2,400 sq. ft.

4. David Weekley Homes

17 single-family homes in Phase 1
Starting in mid-$500,000s
Five unique floor plans
Phase 2 will include 43 more homes
Buyers in the first 100 homes receive a free e-bike

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What’s Coming Next: Phases 2 and Beyond

Basswood – Phase 2

Launching late 2025
40–50 single-family homes only
Quieter, wooded, “forest” theme
Mountain-modern architecture with front porches and deeper setbacks

River Point – Phase 3

Coming Summer 2026
219 homes wrapping around Charlotte’s first public riverfront park
Features: kayak launches, boardwalks, and miles of trails
Direct access to the Catawba River and Lake Wylie

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World-Class Amenities Set This Community Apart

Airline Bike Park: Charlotte’s first modern mountain bike park
Riverfront Park: Public access to kayaking, fishing piers, and picnic lawns
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is planning to build a new elementary and middle school on a 50-acre site
30+ miles of greenways interconnect neighborhoods and natural spaces

Affordable Housing & Community Focus

In addition to high-end options, the River District is planning an 87-unit building for residents earning 80% or less of the area median income, led by Laurel Street Residential. This makes the community more inclusive while maintaining top-tier standards.

Final Thoughts – Why the River District is Charlotte’s Future

Whether you're moving in 9 days or 90, the River District offers something no other Charlotte neighborhood does: a walkable, amenity-rich lifestyle nestled in nature but close to the city. With home styles ranging from modern townhomes to luxury single-family homes, there's something here for everyone.

Thinking about moving to Charlotte or investing in the River District? Now’s the time to explore — before it becomes the next Ballantyne.

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