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

Teacher of the Month: Ms. Edna Ramirez

Meet Ms. Edna Ramirez from Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology at Parkside, our Teacher of the Month (November 2025)! Originally a psychology major at CPCC and UNC Charlotte, Ms. Ramirez discovered her love for teaching while volunteering with children. Inspired...

A New Stay in Town: The Mecklen Hotel Opens Its Doors in University City

By Janelle Goodrich, Director of Operations, University City Partners  If you’ve driven down J.W. Clay Boulevard recently, you might have noticed something new: a familiar building with a fresh look and a brand-new name. What was once the Holiday Inn has been...

Get Ready to Light Up Your Holiday Season! The Return of UCity Lights Winter Celebration

Get ready to light up your holidays—literally! The third annual UCity Lights Winter Celebration, presented by AT&T, returns to The Shoppes at University Place on Saturday, November 22, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. This free, family-friendly event transforms University...

Good Things Are Happening in University City (And We’re Just Getting Started)

Transportation, connection, and a few great surprises at University City Partners’ 22nd Annual Meeting. “Progress isn’t just what we build—it’s who we build it with.” By Janelle Goodrich, Director of Operations, University City Partners  On October 8, 2025, more than...

A Cleaner, Safer University City: How We’re Turning Local Action into Lasting Change

By Janelle Goodrich, Director of Operations, University City Partners  For more than three years, I’ve spent countless mornings driving the streets of University City, documenting everything from graffiti and broken lights to overgrown brush and abandoned shopping...

Celebrating Niner Nation Week: Pride, Partnership, and Community in Full Swing

Niner Nation Week is here, and University City is alive with 49er pride! From October 12-19, UNC Charlotte’s Homecoming celebration brings together students, alumni, and the entire community for a week filled with tradition, energy, and Charlotte spirit. As the campus...

Building Momentum for a Safer, Stronger University City

  On September 18, University City Partners hosted its third Public Safety Forum, bringing together more than 45 office property managers, security leads, and community partners for an energizing conversation on safety, cleanliness, and collaboration. Hosted at...

Building the Future of Mobility in Charlotte: Why the Transportation Mobility Referendum Matters

On November 4, Mecklenburg County voters will face one of the most important decisions for our region’s future: whether to approve a 1-cent sales tax increase dedicated to transportation. The Transportation Mobility referendum would generate nearly $19.4 billion over...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in University City

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the culture, traditions, and entrepreneurial spirit that enrich our communities. In University City, Hispanic-owned and -operated businesses bring energy, creativity, and connection to our neighborhoods, strengthening both...

Growing Together: Securing Strong Health Care for University City’s Future

  University City is experiencing a notable surge – new residents, rising business growth, and expanding enrollment at UNC Charlotte are transforming our district. While older sources put University City’s population at over 160,000 (Wikipedia, “University City,...

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