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CRESCENT COMMUNITIES SHARES SIXTH STATEMENT OF STEWARDSHIP
Crescent Communities shares sixth annual Stewardship Report.
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES SHARES FIRST DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION ANNUAL REPORT
Crescent Communities is proud to share our first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Annual Report
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES RECOGNIZED IN NEXT STAGE'S 2021 EDITION OF THE SOCIAL GOOD REPORT
Crescent Communities is honored to be profiled in the current edition of The Social Good Report: Profit & Purpose for our work with The River District in Charlotte, NC.
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES SHARES FIFTH STATEMENT OF STEWARDSHIP
Being good stewards is fundamental to the pursuit of our mission to Build Community and Better People’s Lives. This report highlights the work we do in support of our four pillars of stewardship.
ULI CHARLOTTE, PROJECT DESTINED PARTNER WITH LOCAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS TO LAUNCH INNOVATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Program includes Johnson C. Smith University’s first real estate course.
MAJESTIC 45-FOOT TALL LIVE OAK MAKES NEW HOME AT ALLY CHARLOTTE CENTER
In October, a spectacular live oak tree was relocated from Johns Island, SC to Uptown Charlotte. The stately oak will anchor the forthcoming Ally Charlotte Center's corner plaza at Tryon and Stonewall, strengthening the inviting plaza environment, and serving as a beacon of community, wellness, and sustainability.
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES SUPPLIES BACKPACKS TO HIGH-NEED STUDENTS
The Crescent Communities team supplied backpacks stocked with all essential school supplies for 128 Charlotte-area students housed with Supportive Housing Communities.
MULTIFAMILY GOES GREEN
Crescent Communities recognized by Home Innovation Research Labs as an NGBS Green Partner of Excellence for Third Year
IN RECOGNITION OF INJUSTICE
The Senior Leaders of Crescent Communities share a message in response to recent events.
A LETTER FROM CEO TODD MANSFIELD
CEO Todd Mansfield shares an update on how Crescent Communities is managing through the uncertainty of COVID-19.
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES UNVEILS FOURTH STATEMENT OF STEWARDSHIP
The Fourth Annual Statement of Stewardship highlights our efforts to create a positive impact in areas where our four pillars of stewardship connect.
FOCUS ON WELLNESS ALLOWS OCCUPANTS TO THRIVE
Considering the health and happiness of building occupants while making design decisions can result in the creation of a high-performance space that allows occupants to thrive.
INTRODUCING SMART CITY TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE "THE SOUL OF A CITY IN THE HEART OF NATURE"
The Crescent Communities Commercial Mixed Use team brought together leaders from a wide variety of disciplines to discuss how elements of a "Smart City" can be applied at the River District to enhance "The Soul of a City in the Heart of Nature." Nearly 50 experts convened at the Charlotte Powerhouse Studio in South End to share their thoughts on best practices based on their areas of focus.
RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF CHARLOTTE THROUGH GROUNDBREAKING CONVERSATIONS
Crescent Communities recently held the second in a series of community discussions referred to as the Re: Series.
LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS COFFEE - CREATING LASTING CHANGE BY DOING GOOD
Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee can be found in two of our Atlanta-area communities. Here, Crescent Communities shares the background on their inspiring "Do Good" Initiative, which has changed the lives for thousands of people in the communities responsible for cultivating the beans to produce their coffee. The story will encourage you to appreciate each sip more fully!
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES CELEBRATES NATIONAL TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS AND SONS TO WORK DAY
Crescent Communities celebrated National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day in April with a focus on the art in our communities.
BUILD COMMUNITY. BETTER PEOPLE'S LIVES.
We have restructured our approach and focused our combined efforts and innovative strategies on one simple commitment: to do what’s right. See how
CRESCENT PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SAWMILL TO TREECYCLE
Sustainability is not optional for Crescent Communities. We constantly seek out new and unique ways to lessen the environment impact. Watch how
BEING CURIOUS IS PART OF OUR DNA
We are explorers, seeking information and perspectives that help us consistently generate insight into our customers and our marketplace. See what our leaders have to say
PROJECT MERCURY
In the Spring of 2013, we gathered a group of thinkers and challenged them to change the Charlotte skyline. The outcomes from this three day session now serve as the foundation for our new code name development: Project Mercury
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES’ COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability lies at the heart of everything we do. For every new project, sustainable planning, building and development choices are required in order to maintain our commitment to doing what’s right
PUBLIC PLACES: INTRODUCTION
While building high-quality, sustainable residential spaces remains a priority, well-designed outdoor spaces allow our homes to connect as part of a functional, vibrant and sustainable community
WE'RE READY TO PLAY
We won't lie. It takes a lot of work to deliver outstanding projects. That doesn't mean we can't have fun doing it. At Crescent, we strive to cultivate a creative workplace and apply lessons learned during "play" back into our work
ARE PUBLIC SPACES THE KEY TO COMMUNITY?
It’s not just about buildings. The urban fabric that connects people and places is equally important. Well thought-out public spaces can create a sense of community, raise land values, and improve the health and longevity of our residents
ESCAPE TO LAKE RHODHISS
Lake Rhodhiss is one of the best kept secrets in the Carolinas. And now, through Crescent Land Management, a unique development opportunity exists for the 900 acre Decker Road Tract
LISTEN TO THE LAND
What if the land brought people together? At Oakland Park that is exactly what’s happening. From residents to planners, they agree that a development can successfully meet the needs of both its people and the land
A COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATION
Some of the work we are most proud of, is how we handle the land we don’t develop. Since 1970 we have conserved over 60,000 acres of land. Our Lake James land donation is a demonstration of this commitment to both the environment and the community
OAKLAND PARK GREEN HOMES
Oakland Park is a unique community that incorporates sustainability into every level of the development. The overall community is certified under the Florida Green Building Coalition, and all homes within Oakland Park must be certified under FGBC
CRESCENT GREEN PAPER: THE TRUE VALUE OF SUSTAINABILITY
Corporate Social Responsibility’s Return On Investment within the Real Estate Sector. Read Crescent's Green Paper
WE BUILD COMMUNITIES WITH ROOM TO THRIVE
We build communities with room to thrive, including our own work place. Find out how we support professionals, encourages collaboration and promotes health and wellness daily
COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS MUST BE CAREFUL IN ERA OF HIGH-SPEED INTERNET
These are exciting times in Charlotte commercial real estate circles. The local economy is expanding, and tenant demand is growing across all the major property sectors
CREATIVITY AND CULTURE THRIVE IN CHARLOTTE
Crescent Communities is set on building inspiring places and spaces where art and culture can continue to thrive in cities like Charlotte
WE NEED A MORE STREAMLINED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter said Monday that the city and county need a more streamlined, easier-to-navigate process for development, with a unified process for people to go through when seeking to build
THE QUEEN CITY IS A CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYER
When I think of Charlotte these days, the image that often comes to mind, believe it or not, is that of legendary fighter Sugar Ray Leonard. Lean, fleet of foot and possessing a seemingly bottomless supply of energy
SXSW OFFERS LOTS OF SIZZLE – AND PLENTY OF STEAK AS WELL
Another SXSW Interactive has come and gone, and as the years have gone by the annual technology-focused conference in Austin, Texas, has drawn criticism it’s a whole lotta noise without enough underlying substance
2015 STATEMENT OF STEWARDSHIP
We are excited to unveil our first Statement of Stewardship Report
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Wishing all our friends, partners and colleagues a delightful Holiday season and prosperous New Year
HOW CRESCENT INCORPORATES CONSUMER PREFERENCES
Chief Marketing Officer Tyler Niess explains how Crescent Communities incorporates consumer preferences into its communities and chooses strategic locations for development
STATEMENT OF STEWARDSHIP REPORT
We are excited to unveil our second Statement of Stewardship Report
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES: THE RIVER DISTRICT
The River District could generate 50,000 jobs boosting tax base by an estimated $2.78B
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT PALMETTO BLUFF
Artist in Residence is a collaboration between Garden & Gun and Palmetto Bluff that celebrates the arts, fosters creativity and offers a hands-on education
THE RIVER DISTRICT: INFOGRAPHIC ON THE LATEST ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT
Job creation, community benefit and tax base creation all summed up
EXPERIENCE LIFE ON LAKE JAMES
Lake James offers more than 6,510 acres of pristine waters and more than 150 miles of nearly untouched shoreline
ARTISTS COLLABORATE ON CRESCENT HIGHLAND MURALS
Muralists Tato Caraveo and Graham Carew were commissioned by Crescent Communities to create the largest murals downtown Phoenix has seen yet
CRESCENT STONEWALL STATION AMONG NEW DEVELOPMENTS DRIVING JOB GROWTH IN UPTOWN CHARLOTTE
This 12-story, mixed use development is helping to lead the charge of the development surge in the Southeast
WANDERWALL: FROM PARKING GARAGE TO PUBLIC ART
Novel Stonewall Station parking garage to transform into on of Charlotte's largest pieces of public art
THE QUEEN CITY: "BIG ENOUGH TO HAVE INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE, BUT SMALL ENOUGH TO GET THINGS DONE RAPIDLY."
Crescent Communities president, commercial/mixed use, Brian Leary, in reference to the development scene in Charlotte
STANLEY BLACK AND DECKER TO OPEN NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN CRESCENT'S LAKEMONT BUSINESS PARK
The $31 million investment will bring over 500 new jobs to the region
PASSION, PERSEVERANCE ARE KEY SUCCESS DRIVERS IN THE MULTIFAMILY INDUSTRY, ACCORDING TO CRESCENT SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, BENJAMIN COLLINS
Collins interviewed by Multifamily Executive on the heels of his 2017 Rising Star Award
ATTRACTING CONSUMERS WITH EXPERIENCES - NOT THINGS - ACROSS PROPERTY TYPES
How Crescent has shifted community programming from demographics to emotional behavior - and it's working
CRESCENT RELEASES THIRD STATEMENT OF STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Being stewards is not optional. It is a fundamental requirement to doing business the right way
05/25/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES AND PRETIUM ANNOUNCE SECOND HARMON BUILD-TO-RENT COMMUNITY IN GROWING CHARLOTTE MARKET
HARMON Five Points Offers New Approach to Single-Family Living in Historic Charlotte Neighborhood
05/24/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF NOVEL MIDTOWN TAMPA TO CBRE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FUND
Crescent Communities is pleased to announce the sale of NOVEL Midtown Tampa to a fund sponsored by CBRE Investment Management.
05/18/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES AND PARKPROPERTY CAPITAL ANNOUNCE NEW MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN RICHMOND
Construction on NOVEL Scott’s Addition will begin this month
05/10/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP NOVEL INDEPENDENCE PARK IN TAMPA, FLORIDA WITH CP CAPITAL US
277-unit multifamily project to bring much-needed rental housing to Tampa’s fast-growing Westshore Business District
04/14/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES AND OXFORD PROPERTIES GROUP ANNOUNCE NEW LUXURY MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN DENVER
Construction on NOVEL Uptown will begin this month
03/30/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES NEW MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN THE BEACH PARK NEIGHBORHOOD OF TAMPA
Construction on NOVEL Beach Park will begin this month
03/29/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES AND FCP ANNOUNCE NEW MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN SOUTH SARASOTA
RENDER Legacy Trail by Crescent Communities brings upscale character to the mid-market space
03/28/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES AND PRETIUM ANNOUNCE NEW HARMON BUILD-TO-RENT COMMUNITY IN GROWING GULF COAST MARKET
HARMON Legacy Trail in Metro Sarasota, FL Offers New Approach to Single-Family Living
03/18/2022
THE RIVER DISTRICT IS TAKING SHAPE.
The River District is beginning to take shape in west Charlotte. And it’s promising to reshape Charlotte’s growth far beyond the 1,400 acres Crescent Communities is developing there.
03/07/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES LAUNCHES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS
Crescent Communities Real Estate Opportunities Fund will focus on select multifamily investments
03/02/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES SALE OF NOVEL MIDTOWN PHOENIX
Midcentury modern inspired community acquired by MAA
02/22/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES AND NUVEEN REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCE LAND CLOSE FOR TRANSFORMATIVE MIXED-USE PROJECT, CARSON SOUTH END
Leasing and predevelopment underway on development located at the gateway to Charlotte’s key business and technology districts, Uptown and South End
02/18/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES’ ELIZABETH ON SEVENTH ANNOUNCES FIRST RESTAURANT
Creative office and retail community in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood signs first retail lease with Rosemont Market and Wine Bar
02/17/2022
DESIGN AND ZONING APPROVED FOR HERITAGE PARK IN GILBERT, ARIZ.
Joint venture between Creation, Crescent Communities, and FCP to deliver an exceptional mixed-use community in the Heritage District
02/17/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES' AXIAL INDUSTRIAL CLOSES SALE OF LAKELAND NORTH BUSINESS CENTER IN LAKELAND, FL
High Street Logistics Properties purchases 300,000 SF speculative shallow bay industrial development
02/14/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ADDS ANOTHER MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY TO UNIVERSITY CITY PORTFOLIO
Construction of NOVEL Mallard Creek will begin this month
02/10/2022
ON THE HEELS OF THREE MAJOR INDUSTRIAL LAND CLOSINGS, CRESCENT COMMUNITIES DEBUTS NEW INDUSTRIAL UMBRELLA BRAND, AXIAL INDUSTRIAL
Delivering 1.65 million total square feet of industrial property across three states, AXIAL Crosspoint, AXIAL Bonds Farm, and AXIAL 301 Manatee investments mark the official launch of AXIAL Industrial brand
02/09/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES AND NUVEEN REAL ESTATE ACQUIRE 120 ACRES IN HOLLY SPRINGS, NC TO EXPAND MASSIVE $500 MILLION, TWO MILLION SQUARE FOOT LIFE SCIENCES CAMPUS, THE YIELD
Crescent Communities’ life science presence in the Triangle area expands with significant new investment
01/12/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF 134,000 SF OFFICE INVESTMENT: SOUTHCOURT
The premier class-A office building near transformative University Hill submarket in South Durham
01/06/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES NEW SUBURBAN MARKET MULTIFAMILY BRAND
RENDER by Crescent Communities brings upscale charm and character to the suburban market space
01/06/2022
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES COMPLETES LAKEMONT LOGISTICS CENTER
Completion of 291,819 SF project caps off successful year of growth for Crescent Communities’ Industrial portfolio
12/22/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES SALE OF MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN CHARLOTTE
NOVEL Atherton in Historic South End acquires new ownership this month
12/13/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES BREAKS GROUND ON HOLLY SPRINGS LIFE SCIENCE CAMPUS, IN RALEIGH DURHAM-AREA, THE YIELD
Phase 1 of construction for The Yield campus has begun; Rezoning for additional 1 million square feet approved
12/06/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES AND PRETIUM ANNOUNCE START OF CONSTRUCTION FOR BUILD-TO-RENT COMMUNITY HARMON BALLANTYNE
Furthers Commitment to Invest $1 Billion in Key Sunbelt Markets with Second Community Under Development by Joint Venture
11/15/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES NEW MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN BALLANTYNE
Construction of NOVEL Ballantyne will begin this month
11/10/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING ON NEW MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY
NOVEL University Place broke ground on Thursday, November 4
10/29/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING OF FIRST BUILD-TO-RENT COMMUNITY
HARMON Foxbank broke ground on Thursday, October 28
10/13/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES NEW MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN UNIVERSITY CITY
Construction of NOVEL University Place will begin in November
10/11/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES NEW RETAIL TENANT AT NOVEL EDGEHILL
Boutique reformer Pilates studio, BODYROK, will open in early 2022
10/05/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF TWO MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITIES IN DALLAS
NOVEL Bishop Arts and NOVEL Deep Ellum sell to Barvin and Equity Residential respectively
10/04/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES NAMES BRIAN NATWICK AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Crescent Communities today announces the promotion of Brian Natwick to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
09/16/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES AND PRETIUM ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE FOR SINGLE-FAMILY BUILD-TO-RENT PLATFORM
Partnership Expects to Invest $1 Billion in Key Sunbelt Markets
09/02/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES CLOSES SALE OF ALLY CHARLOTTE CENTER TO ALLY FINANCIAL
The prominent, 26-story skyscraper is located between Charlotte’s Uptown and South End Historic District
08/26/2021
NOW OPEN: NOVEL LOSO STATION AND LTH COFFEE & SOCIAL
Multifamily community offers Charlotte residents a space to live, stay, play in LoSo
08/03/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES NEW MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN LAKE MARY, FL
Construction of NOVEL Parkway will begin next month
07/27/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING ON NEW MIXED-USE, MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY
NOVEL RiNo broke ground on Tuesday, July 20
07/19/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES HOSTED GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN SOUTH JORDAN
NOVEL Daybreak broke ground on Thursday, July 15
07/13/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES HOSTS OFFICIAL GROUNDBREAKING FOR MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN ATLANTA'S WEST MIDTOWN
NOVEL West Midtown groundbreaking ceremony to take place Wednesday, July 14
06/30/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES CLOSES SALE OF STATELINE LOGISTICS CENTER
104,000 square foot industrial building in Fort Mill, S.C.
06/16/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES NEW MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN DENVER METRO AREA
Construction of NOVEL White Fence Farm will begin in June.
06/15/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES HOSTS GRAND OPENING FOR WEST NASHVILLE COMMUNITY
NOVEL West Nashville grand opening ceremony to be held on Wednesday, June 16.
06/15/2021
CRESCENT COMMUNITIES HOSTS OFFICIAL GROUNDBREAKING FOR MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY IN NASHVILLE'S BELLEVUE NEIGHBORHOOD
NOVEL Harpeth Heights groundbreaking ceremony to be held on June 15.