Charlotte, NC – RKW Residential, a leading third-party multifamily property management firm, was selected to manage NOVEL River District, a newly built luxury apartment community within The River District, a 1,200-acre master-planned neighborhood along the banks of the Catawba River in west Charlotte, NC. The assignment marks RKW’s seventh year working with Crescent Communities, reflecting a longstanding partnership rooted in shared vision.
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Located near Charlotte Douglas International Airport and west of historic Belmont, The River District is being developed as a new mixed-use submarket that integrates residential communities with retail, dining, recreation and schools. Designed and built from the ground up, the neighborhood blends urban accessibility with direct access to natural surroundings and is emerging as a major growth corridor within the Charlotte metro area.
Luxury Living Anchors a Fast-Growing Master-Planned Community
NOVEL River District offers newly built studio, one and two-bedroom apartment homes with features that include quartz countertops, open-concept layouts, luxury vinyl plank flooring, designer lighting, full-size washers and dryers, mudrooms and bike storage. Community amenities include a grotto-inspired resort-style pool, fitness center with technology-based equipment, plant room, outdoor recreation areas, dog park, hospitality and gathering spaces and gear and bike wash stations.
Residents also benefit from proximity to a growing mix of retail, dining, recreation and educational options within The River District, including Charlotte Premium Outlets, Berewick Tonw Center, Airline Bike Park, Topgolf and multiple public schools serving southwest Charlotte.
“Our continued work with Crescent Communities demonstrates the trust built through years of collaboration and performance,” said Kevin Owens, President of Property Management at RKW Residential. “As The River District takes shape, we are proud to support a development that is establishing a new standard for large-scale, thoughtfully planned communities in the Charlotte market.”
Strengthening a Long-Term Partnership in the Southeast
With this assignment, RKW further strengthens its role as a premier partner for multifamily developers seeking operational expertise and consistent service. The firm has secured top rankings for resident satisfaction and operational excellence, including a No. 4 national ranking in the 2025 J Turner Research ORA® (Online Reputation Assessment) Power Ranking, as well as recognition in the 2024 SatisFacts and ApartmentRatings Awards.
Industry analysts view the project as another milestone in Charlotte’s westward expansion, an area that has seen rapid infrastructure investment and corporate relocation activity. The River District is expected to deliver thousands of housing units over the coming decade, along with office space, neighborhood retail and miles of greenways connecting to the Catawba River.
RKW Residential’s involvement signals confidence in the long-term viability of the submarket. The firm manages communities across the Carolinas and Sun Belt, focusing on technology-driven operations, resident engagement and preventive maintenance programs designed to preserve asset value.
As leasing begins at NOVEL River District, both companies say they are focused on creating a hospitality-style living experience that aligns with the broader vision for the neighborhood—one that balances urban convenience, outdoor recreation and community connectivity.
Originally reported by RKW Residential in City Biz.
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