Development of rural land isn’t often associated with sustainability — but the 1,400-acre, $6 billion mixed-used River District project in west Charlotte is helping change that viewpoint.
The budding new neighborhood has earned the One Plant Living designation , a title that stems from that supports social, economic and environmental sustainability. Developer Crescent Communities announced the designation Tuesday morning, on Earth Day.
The designation was created in 2003 by Bioregional, a U.K.-based charity and social enterprise that educates developers, businesses and community members on practical ways to increase sustainability and foster healthy living…