The River District is a mere 15 minutes from uptown Charlotte, NC, the largest city in North Carolina and the 20th-largest city in the country. Boasting a population of 2.4 million, Charlotte is one of America’s fastest-growing and best business cities. Its diversified economy is fueled by the finance, manufacturing, energy, technology and entrepreneurial sectors with 291 Fortune 500 operations and seven Fortune 500 headquarters. As accessible as it is welcoming, Charlotte is, on average, a two-hour flight from 60 percent of the U.S. population. With its low cost of living, strategic location, and thriving economy, residents from millennials to retirees are eager to call the Queen City home.
Nestled between the scenic Catawba River and the world's 6th busiest international airport, The River District lies in close proximity to all of the of the advantages and amenities of metropolitan Charlotte. In just a short car ride, you can be cheering on the Carolina Panthers, or ziplining through the trees at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Uptown Charlotte is the heart of the Queen City, and home to the Carolina Panthers' stadium, Charlotte Hornets' arena, parks, restaurants, and more.
Just ten minutes from The River District, residents can fly in and out of Charlotte with easy access to one of the country's busiest international airports.
The River District will be a 1,400-acre master-planned community that embraces its natural resources, features, dramatic topography, preserved tree canopy, and open space as principle organizing elements. It will capture the natural beauty of the Catawba River while maximizing the convenience of proximity to Uptown Charlotte.
The U.S. National White Water Center is a +1,300-acre premier outdoor facility featuring whitewater rafting, biking, zip lines, live music, craft brews, and more.
Just five minutes from The River District, I- 85 is the second longest interstate in North Carolina and links the three largest metropolitan areas: Charlotte, Piedmont Triad and Research Triangle.
Located off I-485, Charlotte Premium Outlets is one of North Carolina's newest upscale outlet centers with over 100 outlet stores, with name brands including Coach, Gap, Nike and Polo Ralph Lauren.
I-485 is the Charlotte's beltline, an interstate encircling the city that loops cars from Mint Hill to Lake Wylie, and all the way up to Huntersville.
UNC-Charlotte's main campus, also known as University City, is located here. Boasting two other locations (Charlotte Research Institute Campus and Center City Campus), UNC-Charlotte offers 23 doctoral, 64 master's, and 140 bachelor's degree programs through nine colleges.
Highway16 runs 475 miles North to South, connecting the High Country to Charlotte. As it runs through the city, it turns into Providence Road and connects into Waxhaw.
Traveling through Charlotte as a major north–south corridor, I-77 connects the Center City with the suburbs of Pineville, Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson.
Charlotte's first streetcar suburb established the in 1890s, Dilworth is now a historic neighborhood with mature oak trees and beautiful bungalows. It features great local restaurants and shops, and is also home to Charlotte's largest area hospital.
Just one mile from Uptown Charlotte, Plaza Midwood is doted as one of the area's most eclectic and diverse neighborhoods with galleries, restaurants and shops.
NoDa, short for North Davidson, is the city’s arts and entertainment district. It's known for its eclectic galleries and music venues, including the Neighborhood Theatre. Artisan gift shops, jewelry stores and tattoo parlors dot North Davidson Street. Local eats include southern fare, Cajun cuisine and pizza, and a number of hip, dive bars.
Queens University of Charlotte is a private comprehensive university located in the heart of the Myers Park neighborhood. A beautiful campus, Queens offers 34 undergraduate majors and 10 graduate programs.
Southpark Mall is an upscale shopping mall just five minutes south of Uptown. Shoppers can enjoy everyday brands like J.Crew and Gap to high-end clothing and products available at Nieman Marcus, Tiffany's, Hermes, and more.
Myers Park is a neighborhood and historical district in the heart of Charlotte. The neighborhood features some of Charlotte's most beautiful homes, tree-lined streets, and curving drives.
Located just 8 miles north of the center city, Northlake Mall is a premier retail location offering shopping options at Dillards, Macy's Belk, Dick's Sporting Goods, and more.
Amazon chose Charlotte as 1 of 6 locations across the country to prototype a new kind of state-of-the-art automated facility, located in the Southwest corner of I-485 and Wilkinson Blvd.
Located just south of The River District, Berewick was Charlotte's top-selling master-planned community based on 2017 sales. The community offers both single-family and multifamily housing, alongside retail, restaurants, and trails.
A vision for The River District
Discover a different type of community for Charlotte — a dynamic live, work, and play environment with a unique sense of place designed to stand the test of time.