Crescent Communities
Real EstateNorth Carolina, United States201-500 Employees
Crescent Communities is a real estate investor, developer, and operator that focuses on creating mixed-use communities across the United States. The company targets high-quality multifamily and commercial properties in rapidly growing markets, delivering differentiated living and working environments. Founded in 1963, Crescent has built a portfolio of more than 86 multifamily communities and 25 million square feet of commercial space, with its base in Charlotte, North Carolina and offices in several major markets. It operates distinct brand lines across asset classes, including NOVEL, RENDER, and HARMON for multifamily, AXIAL for industrial, and THE YIELD for life science developments. In March 2026 Crescent, in partnership with EDENS and NTT Urban Development, broke ground on Novel Lulah Hills, a 303-unit multifamily community in Decatur, Georgia, illustrating its collaborative development approach.