University City

The city within a city.

Charlotte’s place to be for education, innovation and growth. Offering a broad spectrum of places to live, operate a business or work with 14 miles of greenway, LYNX Blue Line service to NoDa, South End and Uptown, University City has it all.

Doing Business

The art of Transforming
a Community

From wooded business parks hosting some of Charlotte’s largest employers to a wide spectrum of spaces dotting the LYNX Blue Line, there is a place for your business to locate and expand right here. Superior road and transit infrastructure, direct access to UNC Charlotte’s talent pipeline and access to neighborhoods add to the package that make University City Charlotte’s second largest employment center.

Live, Play,
Learn

Housing choices range from apartments and condos near the LYNX Blue Line, to custom homes overlooking forested greenway trails. You will find international cuisine, festivals, live theater, sporting events, arena concerts and some of the best shopping in the region here in University City.

News

Zoning Seminar 2024

On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, University City Partners and Planning Commissioner Will Russel invite you to a Zoning Seminar aimed at delving into crucial growth and development issues shaping the landscape of Charlotte. This interactive session will focus on three key...
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A Day Out With Mom in University City

From spa treatments and new ’dos to great food and drinks, treat Mom to a full day of pampering and relaxation this Mother’s Day in University City. 🧖Hit the Spa Treat Mom to a massage, facial or other spa treatment at one of these University City spots: Nuimage Skin...

What Will Vanguard’s Move Mean for University City?

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Addressing Truck Parking Challenges: University City Takes Action

By Keith Stanley Commercial trucking stands as the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, ensuring communities swiftly receive essential goods. From same-day deliveries to vital supplies like food and medicine, the trucking community is indispensable. Yet, amidst the demand...

Community Supported Agriculture boxes now available!

The Farm at Dover Vineyards is a small fruit and vegetable farm located in Concord. They planted their first crops around 15 years ago on family land and, today, strive to keep agriculture alive in Charlotte. The farm offers weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly...

Improving Walkability: Survey Results from Earth Day Festival 2024

University City Partners was excited to participate in UNC Charlotte’s Earth Day Festival 2024. Senior Development Manger Drew Gaertner and Intern Caleb Brewer spent several hours at the UCP booth answering questions about the organization, getting feedback from...

Armored Cow: Crafting Beer, Creating Community

Since National Beer Day is April 7, we decided to check in with Armored Cow Brewing Company's head brewer Andrew Kalinoski to ask him a few questions about what makes the brewery so special to the University City community.  What makes Armored Cow unique in the beer...

WCNC covers University City Partners’ Small Business Initiative

Locally owned businesses in University City get more resources Charlotte recently granted University City Partners more than $200,000. The nonprofit is pouring that money back into local entrepreneurs. MORE ABOUT OUR SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE Behind every small...

Vanguard announces move to University Research Park

Vanguard recently announced the consolidation of its Charlotte operations into an office complex in University Research Park. The Pennsylvania-based investment giant will move thousands of employees into the 700,000-square-foot space, which sits on 91 acres in...

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