Now & Next: MRP Realty Breaks Ground On Phase 1 Of River North.

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Today marked a historic milestone, the start of construction on Phase 1 of River North. Developed by MRP Realty and Creek Lane Capital, the project will span 13-acres at the south-end of the River North district (close to Top Golf).

River North will anchor the redevelopment of the Cumberland River’s East Bank with a walkable waterfront district.  Once complete, the development will provide creative office space, vibrant retail, a 4-acre riverfront park, as well as two luxury apartment buildings: Oxbow and The Wayward. This phase of the development is slated for completion in 2023. Here’s the quick rundown:

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Development Rundown

River North Phase 1

• What’s Now: Previous Industrial Site
• What’s Next: Mixed-Use Development
• Developer: MRP Realty / Creek Lane Capital
• Architect: SK&I
• Status: Under Construction – Walsh

Building Stats

• 817,070 square feet of mixed-use space
• 651 residential apartment units
• 8,000 square feet of office
• approximately 80,000 square feet of retail space

All of this spread across 4 buildings on the riverfront site.

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Formerly the site of a rail yard and shipping terminal, the project’s design pays homage to its historical setting by embracing the river as a central theme of the development.  River North incorporates artfully restored warehouses and modern industrial finishes into the architecture and design.

Below are a few more photos from the Groundbreaking ceremony today. For more on River North click on the banner at the bottom of this article.

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