Charlotte’s engineering department reports that construction should begin in early 2021 on the future I-85 North Bridge connecting University Place and University Research Park. The bridge and associated new and upgraded roadways should open in early 2024. Funded by...
Janelle Goodrich
Post-holiday withdrawal? Re-energize with these great activities!
January can seem especially dull after the calendar-packed days of December – but you never have to be bored in University City! Here's a quick look at a few of the opportunities that await you, including several that are free! FEATURED: Enjoy 3 Faculty and...
3,800 grads and UNC Charlotte leaders celebrate
Both 3,800 students and UNC Charlotte administrators have reasons to celebrate on Dec. 13-14. The students will receive bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees during Fall Commencement. The university’s good news: winning recognition as a national leader in...
Help Mecklenburg plan for our collective future
Do you care about improving our parks, schools and social services? Be sure to add completing the Mecklenburg County Budget Survey to your December to-do list. Your responses could influence next year's county budget priorities. Here are details about the survey as...
Joint UNC Charlotte/UCP program explores the future of our workforce
What will our future workforce look like? And how can Charlotte prepare our workers for the skills they’ll need? To help provide answers, UNC Charlotte’s Research and Economic Development and University City Partners recently hosted a talk by Dr. Jennifer Gresham,...
Run through the holidays with 2 great events!
Close out 2019 and launch 2020 with two great running events sponsored by University City Partners and our Healthy UCity Race Series friends. Celebrate the season and even win a costume contest in the Run Run Rudolph 10K and 5K on Dec. 21. Race into 2020 at the...
Darlene Heater receives ULI Charlotte leadership award
University City Partners Executive Director Darlene Heater is among 11 women who were honored on Dec. 9 as ULI Charlotte Champions in Real Estate by the group’s Women’s Leadership Initiative. The new award recognizes the most influential women in the real estate...