A 2021 rendering of One River North vs a 2025 photo of the actual building. However, seventeen months after opening, the reality of One River North doesn’t quite align with the initial renderings. Minimal vegetation was visible on the balcony of One River North in May 2025. Hannah MetzgerOne River North spokesperson Marvin Roca Jr. says disappointed residents simply need to be patient. “One River North was designed with a living landscape that is intended to evolve over time, and naturally evolve with the building.