Multifamily: NOVEL by Crescent Communities
Our settings. Their stories.
True to the “NOVEL” name, each and every property is uniquely developed with its own singular identity and amenities to match. NOVEL promises a one-of-a-kind living experience rather than another cookie-cutter “luxury” apartment. Every detail coheres with a well-considered vision, woven into the fabric of neighborhood surroundings.
Extraordinary locations
Unexpected design
World-class amenities
Neighborhood programming
Multifamily: RENDER by Crescent Communities
Elevated lifestyles in suburban settings.
Render by Crescent Communities redefines suburban living by curating what matters most for an elevated, mid-market multifamily experience.
For those who desire the ease and convenience of suburban living but also appreciate outstanding, efficient design, our Render portfolio promises affordability combined with quality. Useful spaces with just the right balance of style and function are infused with local character and personality.
Quality over quantity
Functional spaces
Designed with character
Distinctly local
Our Communities
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NOVEL River Oaks is a luxury apartment community that features retail and restaurants befitting of this exclusive neighborhood. Residents enjoy the convenience of this premier location while also enjoying the beauty of the tree-lined streets, proximity to many parts of Houston and the exclusive dining and retail.
As part of the Waters Edge master redevelopment plan located less than a half-mile from the J.W. Clay Blvd. Station and less than a mile from the Barton Creek Greenway, NOVEL University Place adds charmed, luxury living to a dynamic new center of University City. With easy access to miles of existing greenway trails and leading employers, this vibrant, walkable new development will breathe new life into University City, offering a community space where office workers, nearby residents and community members can enjoy the waterfront park and refurbished one-mile path around the lake.
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NOVEL RiNo is located in the funky and eclectic River North Art District of Denver and offers 483 luxury apartment homes with over 15,000 sq ft of retail space. The community embraces the artistic roots of the unique area and offer residents a life rich in vibrant color, art, and beauty.
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- Mixed-Use
NOVEL Daybreak brings boldness, distinction and connectivity to its residents through design and programming. It is a hub for engagement and a place where the outdoors can be enjoyed to their fullest with a planned festival square, gaming lawn, fire pit and dog park. We look forward to creating this new center of energy at NOVEL Daybreak.
Taking inspiration from the surrounding Lake Nona community, NOVEL Nona is designed around a holistic wellness approach to living, delivering an immersive living experience tailored to enriching the mind, body, and spirit of each of its residents. With 260 luxurious apartment homes located along Narcoossee Road, NOVEL Nona sets the tone for the community and transforms living beyond a physical space to an immersive exploration of wellness, casual elegance and individualized service.
West Midtown is widely recognized as one of Atlanta’s most sought-after neighborhoods and NOVEL West Midtown brings a new level of living to this premier destination. Located along the future Westside Beltline trail and less than a mile from the new Westside Reservoir Park, NOVEL West Midtown adds convenience to experience. Located adjacent to Atlanta’s major employment hubs and surrounded by the city’s best shops, restaurants and nightlife, NOVEL is the premier West Midtown address. With curated home features, designer finishes, and an abundance of peaceful green space and courtyards, NOVEL West Midtown has something for everyone.
Render Covington, the first community under the Render brand, fills a void for those seeking a suburban lifestyle without wanting to sacrifice thoughtful design, functional space and local character. Anchored by what matters most to residents and their lifestyle needs, Render Covington is rooted in design and convenience encouraging a highly socialized and energetic environment. With direct access to the 2.5-mile multi-use Eastside Trail, a centralized lobby and leasing space, a dynamic fitness center, multipurpose rooms and abundant outdoor spaces, Render Covington makes suburban living feel upscale and attainable.
Exhibiting the beauty and charm of European estates, NOVEL Ballantyne raises the bar for residential living with a one-of-a-kind apartment living experience that you’ve only dreamed of. From the bold first impression of our architecture, to the precisely executed details that may not get noticed right away, NOVEL Ballantyne brings curated design and artful experiences to life, welcome to a home where residents can both participate in, and simply enjoy, being part of a bespoke community that is truly one of a kind.
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NOVEL Val Vista will be part of the larger Val Vista Square mixed-use development in Gilbert, AZ. The community will offer luxury apartment homes with high end finishes and unique amenities that renters will love.
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Located along International Parkway, NOVEL Parkway brings the charm and authenticity of main street to the glitz and energy Orlando is known for. With 325 luxury apartment residences spread amongst a village inspired by the likes of Winter Park, Winter Garden, and Sanford, NOVEL Parkway celebrates all that’s local and unique to Central Florida. From strolling sidewalks and window shopping, to sipping cocktails al fresco and picnicking in the park, time is enjoyed and life is better lived at NOVEL Parkway.
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NOVEL Mallard Creek will bring a nature-inspired design and focus on total wellbeing to the forefront of the residential living experience. Strategically located within the rapidly expanding University City Area, this will allow residents the opportunity to experience a community with convent access to a wide array of shopping, working learning, and leisure options.
Embracing a modern architecture styling and a distinctive landscape design, NOVEL Mallard Creek will consist of seven multi-story buildings, totaling 310 apartment homes in a mix of studio, 1- and 2-bedroom plans with limited distinctive carriage home options. The site takes advantage of the generous tree canopy, natural stream elements, and steep topography, creating an oasis in the middle of a burgeoning submarket. Onsite amenities include a spacious clubhouse with coworking spaces, a fitness center and workout studio, outdoor lawns, gathering spaces, and a resort pool with lounge seating.
First units expected in Fall of 2023.
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NOVEL Beach Park by Crescent Communities is located just a short drive from some of the best shopping and restaurants in the area and embrace the best of beach club living. The community includes 289 for-rent residences with the vast majority offering unobstructed views of Old Tampa Bay and Tampa’s famous picture-perfect sunsets.
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RENDER Legacy Trail will consist of 450 well-appointed residences within 3 & 4-story elevator served buildings and will be part of a larger master planned community that has direct access to the Legacy Trail that that provides bicycle access to both downtown Venice and downtown Sarasota. Additional recreational amenities include excellent proximity to Oscar Sherer State Park and the white sandy beaches of SW FL, both which are a short car or bike ride from RENDER.
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Situated in Tampa’s Westshore Business District, NOVEL Independence Park will be at the epicenter of one of Florida’s largest concentrations of Class A office space, consisting of over 18 million square feet and nearly 100,000 employees.
This will be a 277-unit community in Tampa, Florida featuring Class A interior home finishes such as stainless-steel appliances, stone surface countertops, and vinyl wood flooring. Community amenities will include a fitness center, resort style swimming pool, rooftop lounge, dog park, detached garages, and a pedestrian nature trail.
The community will feature three five-story buildings and be a part of Independence Park, a 44-acre, mixed-use site that was recently rezoned to accommodate the project as well as future phases that include office, retail, and townhomes.
First units expected in Q2 of 2024.
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NOVEL Scott’s Addition will sit at the northern edge of Richmond’s vibrant Scott’s Addition neighborhood. The location is also adjacent to the Diamond and just 2.5 miles from the City Center. A five-story wrap building with a seven-story corner pop-out will offer 275 for-rent residences, featuring a mix of studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom apartment homes with a limited number of unique loft homes making up the top floor.
This community is designed to blend the areas vibrant personality with sophisticated and elevated living. Amenities will include a resort style pool with expansive pool deck, multiple dining and gathering spaces – including a fireside lounge, a library, co-working rooms, a dog park and spa, Garden Dining Room, Sky Deck and even a resident Speakeasy.
First residences are expected in early 2024.
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- Mixed-Use
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NOVEL Morrisville is located within a walkable master-planned, multi-use community that is anchored by the Wake Competition Center sports complex, a multi-sport facility and practice home of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. The community is also adjacent to Apple’s upcoming campus at Research Triangle Park, Lake Crabtree, Perimeter Park, and the RDU airport. The four-story building will offer 336 for-rent residences, featuring ten townhomes and a mix of studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartment homes.
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- Mixed-Use
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Reflecting the neighborhood’s soulful and bold personality, NOVEL 14th Street by Crescent Communities will bring a mix of studio, 1, and 2-bedroom homes to the bustling 14th St. corridor.
Consisting of 197 for-rent residences with an integrated Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee + Social in the ground floor amenity lobby and a roof-top pool and interior/exterior amenity space providing excellent monument views, the FitWel and LEED Silver targeted community will bring a new experience to the 14th St. and Columbia Heights neighborhoods.
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NOVEL Uptown will be a 10-story building just a few blocks from Denver’s bustling business district in a unique position between the historic Uptown and eclectic East Colfax neighborhoods. The community includes 261 residences with a rooftop pool, unobstructed views of downtown, the mountains, and the iconic spires of the nearby Archdiocese of Denver.
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Render Stockbridge adds to the growing Render portfolio, filling a void for those seeking a suburban lifestyle without wanting to sacrifice thoughtful design, functional space and local character. Anchored by what matters most to residents and their lifestyle needs, Render Stockbridge is rooted in design and convenience encouraging a highly socialized and energetic environment. With a centralized lobby and leasing space, a dynamic fitness center, multipurpose rooms and abundant outdoor spaces, Render Stockbridge makes suburban living feel upscale and attainable.
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RENDER Turner Lake will consist of 300 residences within 5 4-story buildings and an abundance of greenspace. The project will utilize Crescent’s recently developed RENDER 60-unit per building prototype design with elevators, creating a differentiated product from our current Covington project and the only offering within the submarket with elevators. The property will offer direct access to 158-acre Turner Lake Park offering four softball fields, a 34K athletics building, a football/cheerleading field, and a 26-acre lake. The site is also adjacent to an Ingles-anchored shopping center. The community will be conveniently located directly off 1-20 providing quick access to the interstate and connectivity to Atlanta.
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RENDER Douglasville will be a surface parked multifamily community with 300 apartments, comprised of five 4-story buildings and connectivity to the larger “The Trails” development. The Trails which will consist of a town center retail node, office, hotel and residential. Amenities will include rentable garages, abundant greenspace, resort-style pool, fitness center, co-working space, yoga studio, outdoor grills, and a dog park.
NOVEL Blandtown by Crescent Communities is coming to Huff Road in the West Midtown neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. This community will include 250-unit luxury apartment homes featuring high-end finishes, a covered parking deck, and vibrant ground-level retail spaces. Residents will enjoy premium amenities, including rooftop spaces designed for relaxation and entertainment. Set to open in early 2027, NOVEL Blandtown is being built by Fortune-Johnson LLC. Construction is underway, so pardon our dust as we create this exceptional addition to the neighborhood!
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