ONE PLANET LIVING
One Planet Living is an international sustainability initiative based on the idea that we all need to live within the limits of one planet’s natural resources. We take those words to heart. In fact, The River District will be the first One Planet Living community in the southeast and only the 3rd in the US.
OPL at The River District
We support the planet with action, not just words
10 elements of one planet living
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
EQUITY & LOCAL ECONOMY
CULTURE & COMMUNITY
LAND & NATURE
SUSTAINABLE WATER
LOCAL & SUSTAINABLE FOOD
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
ZERO WASTE
ZERO CARBON
Supporting these principles the community will feature:
500+ ACRES
of preserved green space & connections to nature
ENHANCED BIODIVERSITY
Partnering with local non-profits to reduce invasive species and enhance natural areas for longevity
URBAN FARM
To support local, sustainable food production
WASTE REDUCTION
Partnerships to offer community-wide composting
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Energy efficiency in homes and commercial buildings promoted through recommended certifications (LEED, NGBS, Energy Star)
Community Amenities Create To Impress. And Spoil.
With future amenities like retail, fitness, grocery, hotels, resident-only pools and an exclusive clubhouse, we're planning on everything, so residents will want for nothing.
SUSTAINABLE FARM
BIKE TRAILS & TRAILHEADS
PRESERVED FOREST
RESIDENT POOL & CLUBHOUSE
DOG PARK
FARMERS MARKET
PLAYGROUND
BLUEWAY CONNECTION
PEDESTRIAN TRAILS
LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMS
PARKS AND GREENWAYS
Phase 1 Westrow
Westrow is our 70-acre town center. Here, a small-scale residential, office and retail community surrounds a sustainable 2-acre working farm. Learn more about our homes, apartments and townhomes set to deliver in 2025.
Commercial District
Multiple build-to-suit campus locations. Surrounded by an inspiring natural setting, minutes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Uptown Charlotte, you'll have everything you need including training centers and showrooms
Riverfront Park
Water is integral to every facet of the River District. Opening in 2028, the first phase of our river front access, called River Point, is about creating public access to the Catawba River. This will also be the first - and only river front park in Charlotte.
