A new hub focused on financial empowerment has opened in Charlotte, offering residents in underserved communities, tools and support to help break the cycle of poverty. The Charlotte Area Fund in southeast Charlotte has been selected as the city's first site for a...
For CMPD Lt. John Gorrod, keeping University City safe isn’t just a job—it’s personal. Having lived in the area while attending UNC Charlotte and with family still calling the neighborhood home, he has a vested interest in crime prevention and quality of life issues....
Charlotte, get ready to raise your glasses—University City Wine Fest is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more delicious than ever! On Saturday, April 12, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., The Shoppes at University Place will transform into a vibrant oasis of wine, craft brews,...
When it comes to keeping University City clean and safe, we’re not just guessing what works—we’re listening to YOU. Your feedback in the University City Trash Survey is already guiding how we: Focus our Public Safety Initiative Strengthen the Ambassador Program Secure...
University City is undergoing a transformative journey as it evolves into a dynamic live-work-play community. With its proximity to UNC Charlotte, a burgeoning light rail system, and a growing residential population, the area is well-positioned to become a model for...
In the halls of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Mrs. Nicole Colvin stands out as a beacon of inspiration and dedication. Her journey as an educator is deeply rooted in personal experience, driven by a profound understanding of the transformative power of supportive...
🧑🏾🎓 UNC Charlotte’s achievement of R1 status isn’t just a milestone for the University—it’s a game-changer for the entire University City community. As one of the nation's top-tier research institutions, UNC Charlotte’s elevated classification unlocks unparalleled...
Haley Chilcott is our new Marketing Communications Intern here at University City Partners. Haley is an undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is majoring in Communications, with a concentration in Public Relations. After graduation...
University City Partners welcomes its newest members of the UCP Board of Directors: Charlotte City Manager Marcus Smith and Michael Fung, a regional leader for Wells Fargo's Corporate Properties Group. The University City Partners Board of Directors consists of...
Last night our community was at the center of a tragic police incident followed by several hours of demonstration, aggressive agitation and unrest. Our neighborhoods, businesses, retail centers and institutions were impacted with activity that has left us all feeling...
University City Partners is proud to introduce our "Class of 2016" - our fall semester interns from UNC Charlotte. Seniors Hollis Maye-Keye and Cagney Reeves will help us with communications and planning - key functions for our success. We encourage you to consider...
University City Partners has launched a new feature - a monthly video report on how we are investing time and resources to build University City. Today's report: UCP is leading a planning effort to make the area around the future JW Clay Transit station a more...
The dramatic changes taking place across University City can be hard to keep up with - unless you have the University City Partners annual report. Our brand new 2016 University City Partners Annual Report chronicles these changes over the past year (July 2015-June...
University City Partners welcomes four new members to its board of directors, including two UNC Charlotte grads. Tracy Dodson with Lincoln Harris, John McAlister with Electrolux, Phil Nicholenko with TIAA and Jane Wu, founder of Carolina States Regional Center, have...
Our recent invitation to take a brief survey about University City Partners drew more than 100 participants and many useful responses. ”The survey was like a pulse check to make sure that what we are hearing in our meetings also represents the opinions of all of the...
Tobe Holmes has joined University City Partners as its planning and development director. Holmes, formerly with Center City Partners, will oversee all UCP planning and development initiatives. At Center City Partners, Holmes managed economic and community development...
One benefit of having UNC Charlotte nearby is the amazing wealth of student interns. We landed three of the best this semester: Meredith Avant (Communications with PR concentration), Miguel Avila (Economics with innovation focus), and Charles Trowell (Architecture...