Charlotte's River District unveils Westrow Forge Village's look

Crescent Communities, the developer behind the River District, has unveiled new renderings of Westrow Forge Village.

The plans include a playground, a 2-acre farm, a lawn pavilion for events, a building with a café and store selling produce from the farm, and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

• Construction begins late this summer on the village. Work is underway on the surrounding apartments, townhomes and houses.

See the construction and progress of Charlotte's new River District

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