Doing Business

Take your business to the next level.

Charlotte’s epicenter for education, innovation and growth, University City is the place to grow your business. Not only is University City strategically located near I-77, I-85, and I-485, UNC Charlotte is located in the district. Talent pool, easy access to interstates and two airports make this an ideal location for your growing business.

Why University City?

University City is Charlotte’s second largest employment center. A community rich in green and beautiful office parks, the area has ideal work spaces, superior road and transit infrastructure, direct access to UNC Charlotte’s talent pipeline and multidisciplinary research that contribute to a vibrant, global economy.

Development Opportunities

One of the fastest growing parts of Charlotte, University City is undergoing a transformation to support its urban core and green beltway. There are opportunities for investment along the transit corridor and throughout the area. Explore Vision Plan to learn more about the area’s growth and existing opportunities.

Transportation & Mobility

Nearby air, light rail, major highways and boulevards, and greenways make University City an ideal location for business. The area holds one of the lowest commute and travel time averages in the region.

Business Opportunities

A vibrant area with everything needed to move forward. University City is a great place for businesses and startups. From a rural neighborhood on the edge of Charlotte to an innovative business center and diverse residential community, University City has emerged as Charlotte’s leading city within the city.

News

Healthy Choices in University City

From choosing healthy foods to taking time to enjoy nature and connect with community, here are a few ways to make healthy choices in University City. Choose healthy food. Learn more about University City's newest prepared health food store, Project LeanNation. Help a...

Spotlight On: Project LeanNation University City

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Ted Williams, along with Domonique Williams, who's originally from Columbus, Ohio, opened Project LeanNation University City in September 2023. Though the two share a last name, there's no relation. They met through a group of...

Cybersecurity Tips: How to Keep Your Network Secure

By Nate Delanoy, Sr. Director of Product Management, Segra In Charlotte, NC, 100 business owners participated in a recent Travelers Institute survey giving their perception of cyber threats. Over half (51%) of them view cyberattacks as inevitable, while just under a...

5 Questions With: Chef Tara Quinones, Papi’s Puerto Rican Cuisine

Where are you from and when did you open Papi’s? I was born in Manhattan and raised in the Catskill Mountains of New York. I opened Papi's four years ago in June. Our family has been in the restaurant business sharing Puerto Rican cuisine for generations. My...

Get to Know Rob White, Owner of University City Axe House

Why did you decide to open Axe House in University City? We opened in February in University City, because it’s growing and expanding exponentially. I saw a niche for more diverse entertainment. There’s a lot for kids, but I wanted to create a live entertainment venue...

What will microtransit mean for University City?

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) plans to launch a new microtransit pilot program this year that removes the rigidity of bus stops and schedules from the transportation equation in University City.  For years, University City Partners, CATS, and other invested...

University City Real Estate: What’s the Outlook? 

Ellen Morgan has worked in Charlotte real estate since 1999. About a year ago, she joined Allen Tate’s University City office as the branch leader and broker-in-charge. As we move into the second quarter of 2023, we asked her to break down University City’s real...

2023 Charlotte NYD 5K

Photos by Mariah Graham and Tracy Watts.

Albemarle Technology Park: 5 Questions with CTO Glen Merfeld 

In mid-December, Albemarle Corporation announced a $180 million plan to establish a major technology campus in University City. Albemarle Technology Park expects to create 200 jobs and provide a $644.5 million boost to North Carolina’s economy over 12 years. Here, we...

University City Multifamily Development News, November 2022

November 29, 2022 Miami-based Related Group purchased 64 acres at 6540 University City Blvd. from IBM Corp. for $14.5 million, with plans for a multifamily development of 450 apartments and up to 150 townhomes. Pennsylvania-based High Associates is filed a petition to...