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

Caregiver Mental Wellness: Navigating the Challenges of Family Caregiving

by Carolyn Dowdy Family caregiving is a quiet, often invisible burden, yet it touches nearly every household. As the founder and president of Caregiver Mental Wellness, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, I bring over sixteen years of family caregiving experience and a...

UCity Public Safety Collaborative Forum

Working Together for a Safer, Cleaner Community By Janelle Goodrich On November 7th, University City Partners will host the UCity Public Safety Collaborative Forum at the Hilton University City, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders dedicated to making our...

Kick Off the Holidays at UCity Lights Winter Celebration!

By Janelle Goodrich and Janet Godfrey The holidays are just around the corner, and University City is ready to kick off the season in style! Join us for the annual UCity Lights Winter Celebration—a magical evening filled with sparkling lights, joyful entertainment,...

PHOTOS: The Drury Inn & Suites Updates

University City's hospitality industry received a recent boost as the Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place celebrated its redesign. The Drury has been a hospitality staple for over 25 years. The hotel updated rooms, fixtures, and the lobby to elevate the...

UNC Charlotte’s Board of Visitors: A Bridge Between University and Community

By Keith Stanley As President & CEO of University City Partners and a proud member of the UNC Charlotte Board of Visitors, I am honored to share the vital role this board plays in supporting our local University City community, where UNC Charlotte is not only...

Our City, Our Future: A Vote for Housing, Transit, and Neighborhoods

Charlotte is at a pivotal moment, with the chance to shape a brighter, more inclusive future. The City of Charlotte has proposed a $400 million bond referendum this election season that will invest in critical projects for affordable housing, transportation...

University City Partners Hosts Public Safety Collaborative Meeting

University City Partners is excited to announce the University City Public Safety Collaborative meeting on November 7, 2024, at the Hilton University, Charlotte. This important half-day event will bring together key community stakeholders, city officials, property...

Lake Comeback: This University City Hub Is More Popular Than Ever 

Despite the setbacks small businesses experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic, just a few years later, the lake at University City is making a major comeback.  According to a report from PlacerAi, a software that provides insights on real estate properties, total...

Sneak Peek: University City Regional Library

Earlier this month, University City Partners' President and CEO Keith Stanley and Senior Manager of Economic & Land Development Drew Gaertner joined the Gensler design team and JE Dunn Construction to walk through the University City Regional Library, currently...

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