OUR VISION
Build Community.
Better People's Lives.
About us
Crescent Communities is a nationally recognized, market-leading real estate investor, developer, and operator of mixed-use "communities." We create high-quality, differentiated multifamily and commercial communities in many of the fastest growing markets in the United States. Since 1963, our development portfolio has included more than 85 multifamily communities and 24 million square feet of commercial space. Crescent Communities has offices in Charlotte, DC, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville, Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix. Our multifamily communities are branded NOVEL, RENDER and HARMON by Crescent Communities, our industrial developments are branded AXIAL by Crescent Communities, and our life science developments are branded THE YIELD by Crescent Communities.
- DO WHAT'S RIGHT
- BE CURIOUS
- INNOVATE ALWAYS
- DELIVER EXCELLENCE
We treat our people, partners, and places with respect. We act responsibly, ethically, and with the best interests of these core groups in mind. We choose what’s right over what’s easy.
We are explorers, charting our own course as we strive to better understand our customers, communities, and industry trends. We look for unexpected synergies and opportunities to reinforce our unique approach.
We are thought-leaders, acting with courage and conviction in seeking out technology, tools, partners, and perspectives to improve our company as well as the lives of our team members and communities.
We build community and better people’s lives, striving every day to achieve and surpass expectations and goals. The caliber of our people, our work, and our organizational culture reflects this relentless pursuit.
The Crescent Communities way.
At Crescent Communities, we embrace a fully integrated approach to development and view each community as an opportunity to create an extraordinary place to live or work. Or as we like to say, the greatest place for its purpose. From amenity-rich resorts to efficiency-focused offices, we look to create exceptional environments that deliver what matters most to our customers and the people who will live and work there. Our communities go beyond bricks and mortar to ensure long-term success and sustainability. By paying close attention to the fine details of each of five workstreams, we can work simultaneously and efficiently to create the best possible community in line with objectives. It takes a powerful combination of planning and creativity to deliver exceptional designs that differentiate our communities, all grounded by a clear focus on sustainable financial performance.
CANVAS™
Bringing Creativity to Development
Modern communities require a progressive, multi-disciplined and long-term perspective to create lasting value. Developing and community planning at scale and with consistency requires discipline. To address these requirements, we defined a design and development process called CANVAS™ with a clear philosophy to bring creativity to an industry that is often overly formulaic. We emphasize research and consumer insights to keep us focused on addressing market demand. We develop a vision and story to create emotional connections between each new community and the individuals who will live or work there. We bring together the best planning and creative talent to deliver exceptional designs. And always, these criteria are grounded by a clear focus on sustainable financial performance. This combination has proven to be a differentiator.
LEARN ABOUT CANVASThe responsible oversight and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.
Stewardship Defined
The responsible oversight and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.
Being good stewards is fundamental to the pursuit of our mission to Build Community and Better People’s Lives. Learn more about what STEWARDSHIP means to us.
LEARN MOREKeeping Art at the center of our communities
Collaboration & Transformation
We strive to incorporate public art into many of our projects with the belief it is part of the fabric of a community – a welcoming identifier of a neighborhood or city. From Phoenix to Charlotte to Dallas, we’ve partnered with talented local artists to transform blank walls and parking decks into vibrant, colorful creations that draw people in to experience the community. Our artists have created truly unique and transformative pieces that have quickly become landmarks that make residents proud to be part of our community. Art is passion, understanding and transformative, but most of all, art is an invitation to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
LEARN MOREDiversity & Inclusion
We welcome and celebrate diversity both in our offices and on our job sites. If you’re interested in helping us ensure more people have the opportunity to participate in and benefit from the development reshaping our hometown of Charlotte, NC, let’s chat.
LEARN MOREOUR PARTNERS
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2022 USGBC Green Gala Awards: Ally Charlotte Center 'Most Sustainable & WELL' and 'People's Choice Award'
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2022 Charlotte Center City Partners Vision Award: NOVEL Stonewall Station
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2021 NMHC Top 25 Developers
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2021 NAHB Best Community Amenities: NOVEL West Nashville
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2021 Multi-Housing News Silver Winner for Development Company of the Year: Crescent Communities
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2021 ULI Crane Watch: Elizabeth on Seventh
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2021 Charlotte Business Journal Top Mixed-Use Development: Ally Charlotte Center
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2021 NAHB Best Leasing or Sales Campaign: NOVEL LoSo Station
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2021 Building NC Awards: Ally Charlotte Center
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2021 Sustain Charlotte Sustainability Finalist Inspiring Building Project: NOVEL Atherton
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2021 Multi-Housing News Gold Winner for Best Marketing & Advertising: NOVEL Upper Westside
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2021 Southeast Building Conference Aurora Awards for Best Commercial 20,0000sqft & Best Mixed-Use Project: Ally Charlotte Center
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2021 NAHB Finalist for Best Garden Apartment Community (4 stories or less): NOVEL West Nashville
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2021 Multi-Housing News Silver Winner for Best Marketing Campaign: NOVEL Deep Ellum
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2021 ABC Carolinas Eagle Award: Ally Charlotte Center
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2021 IIDA Carolinas Designworks Awards Honorable Mention: Escent Research Park
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2021 ENRSoutheast Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Merit Award: Ally Charlotte Center
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2020 Charlotte Business Journal Top Mixed-use Development: NOVEL Atherton
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2020 NAHB Silver for Best Overall Advertising Campaign: NOVEL Atherton
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2020 Greater Charlotte Apartment Association Property of the Year: NOVEL Atherton
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2020 Multi-Housing News Gold Winner for Best Marketing Program: NOVEL Deep Ellum
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2020 Southeast Building Conference Best Overall Advertising Campaign, Best Mixed-Use Project and Residential Community of the Year Multifamily: NOVEL ATHERTON
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2020 Multifamily Executive Merit Winner Best Marketing & Advertising: NOVEL Deep Ellum
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2020 Multi-Housing News Honorable Mention for Best Marketing Program: NOVEL South Capitol
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2019 NAHB Multifamily Development Firm of the Year: Crescent Communities, Inc.
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2019 NAHB Best Overall Leasing or Sales Campaign: NOVEL South Capitol
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2019 NAHB Finalist for Best Interior Merchandising of a Common Area: NOVEL Bishop Arts
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2019 NAHB Finalist for Best Low-Rise Apartment Community: NOVEL Rio
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2019 Home Innovation Research Labs NGBS Green Partners of Excellence: Crescent Communities, Inc.
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2019 Charlotte Business Journal Top Mixed-Use Development: NOVEL Stonewall Station
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2019 Multi-Housing News Honorable Mention for Development & Design Low-Rise: NOVEL Providence Farm
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2018 Charlotte Business Journal Top Apartment Development: NOVEL NoDa
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2018 Charlotte Business Journal Honorable Mention Top Apartment Development: NOVEL Providence Farm
