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

Juneteenth Art Fest 2025: A Day of Joy, Art, and Community Vibes!

– by Janelle Goodrich The sun was shining (and yes, it was hot enough to melt a slushie!), but that didn’t stop University City from showing up and showing out for the 2025 Juneteenth Art Festival. From colorful art displays to foot-tapping live performances and...

Sunshine & Trail Time: Your July Passport to Outdoor Joy

 – By Janelle Goodrich Step onto the Path… Close your eyes for a moment and picture this: you’re standing beneath a cathedral of oaks, patches of sunlight flickering across the trail like confetti. A hush settles over the woods, broken only by the chatter of...

NINER SPOTLIGHT: Striking Gold: Tim Albin Takes the Helm of Charlotte 49ers Football

Charlotte Athletics has tapped Tim Albin, fresh off a Mid-American Conference championship run at Ohio, to become the 49ers’ fourth full-time head football coach. Albin compiled a 33-19 record in Athens, engineering three straight 10-win seasons—the most successful...

From Bucket Brigades to Digital Displays: Explore Charlotte’s New Fire Museum

 – by Janelle Goodrich “Firefighters don’t go where the fire is safe; they make it safe for everyone else.” (Fire-service proverb) Think of this as a five-alarm history lesson you can enjoy right from the couch. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fire Museum & Education...

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Marcus Smith, Our New Treasurer with Big-Block Vision

 – by Janelle Goodrich We’re kicking off our Meet the Board Series with Marcus Smith, Bank of America relationship manager, newly elected Treasurer, and incoming chair of the Finance Committee. Marcus isn’t just a numbers guy—he’s a growth architect who believes...

Peach, Please! The Juicy Journey From Ancient China to University City

 – By Janelle Goodrich Carolina (Peach) On My Mind North Carolina now ranks in the top ten U.S. peach-producing states, with most orchards clustered in the Sandhills. Locals even named two towns—Candor and Peachland—after the beloved stone fruit. Why so good here? Hot...

The Speed Whisperer of University City: Officer Jordan Mook’s Mission to Make Every Mile Safer

– by Janelle Goodrich When Officer Jordan Mook talks about traffic safety, his eyes light up the way most people do when discussing a favorite hobby. It’s a passion born far from Charlotte’s multi-lane arteries, on the quiet backroads of small-town Wisconsin where...

Culture Meets Commerce: Juneteenth Art Fest Sparks Economic Growth in University City

University City’s Juneteenth Art Fest was more than a commemoration of freedom—it was a powerful expression of economic empowerment and cultural pride. Held at University Place, the free festival drew thousands of residents and visitors from across the Charlotte metro...

Flournoy Development Strengthens Growth in University Research Park

University City Partners (UCP) proudly supports the Flournoy development in University Research Park—a thoughtfully designed multifamily residential community that advances the district’s vision for a connected, vibrant, and inclusive University City. Located along...

Public Safety, Clean Streets, and a Community That Cares

By Janelle Goodrich, Director of Operations, University City Partners After more than 25 years of living in the "suburbs" of University City and over 16 years working with University City Partners, I’ve seen our community grow in ways that still amaze me. I’ve...

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