Development Opportunities

Fueled by innovation, this employment center has a daytime workforce of 80,000 with Major employers focusing on energy and finance to healthcare, technology, and back office.

If you are interested in a specific parcel or use, contact University City Partners. Detailed parcel information beyond what is provided on this website can also be found at Virtual Charlotte and POLARIS (Land Records Information System).

Commercial Real Estate

As companies look to diversify their office space, adding space outside of the city center or planning a relocation, places like University City rise to the top. Anchored by a major University and connected to the central business district by transit, the location and amenities in the University City sub-market are unparalleled. Interested in learning in-depth market knowledge as you consider your options?

Get in touch! We’re glad to show you everything University City has to offer to see if we’re the right fit for your team.

Office Space

With over 11 million square feet of office space, University City has developed business clusters in energy, finance, healthcare, insurance, and technology. We are home to several of the region’s largest employers including Allstate, AON Hewitt, Atrium Health University City, Centene, Duke Energy, Electrolux, Principal Financial, Rack Room Shoes, TIAA, UNC Charlotte and Wells Fargo.

Over 20 Fortune 500 companies have regional offices here. Business is booming in University City as industry stalwarts have remained and new companies arrive. View our Major Employers.

Retail Space

From international giants like IKEA to small owner-operated stores, University City is home to hundreds of retail stores that cater to residents, businesses, students and visitors. University City’s daytime workforce and residential communities continue to grow around the light rail corridor and in response to Charlotte’s population boom. Adding to the market size, UNC Charlotte has emerged as the second-largest institution in the UNC System with over 33,000 students, faculty and staff.

Medical Office Space

Highly graded Atrium Health University City hospital has anchored the healthcare market in University City for decades. Atrium recently added a Radiation Therapy Center ($10 million expansion) one of 13 in the region. Other leading medical providers like Novant Health and OrthoCarolina are growing in the area.

Most of the medical office space is within two miles of Atrium and includes medical office building, physician group practice clinics, rehabilitation facilities, therapy centers, laboratories, biotech research facilities, and urgent care centers.

University City is flourishing with billions in recent economic investment.

Fueled by innovation, this employment center has a daytime workforce of 80,000 in businesses that range from energy and finance to healthcare and technology. 

If you are interested in a specific parcel or use, contact University City Partners. Detailed parcel information beyond what is provided on this website can also be found at: Virtual Charlotte and POLARIS (Land Records Information System).

News

What Will Vanguard’s Move Mean for University City?

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Addressing Truck Parking Challenges: University City Takes Action

By Keith Stanley Commercial trucking stands as the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, ensuring communities swiftly receive essential goods. From same-day deliveries to vital supplies like food and medicine, the trucking community is indispensable. Yet, amidst the demand...

Improving Walkability: Survey Results from Earth Day Festival 2024

University City Partners was excited to participate in UNC Charlotte’s Earth Day Festival 2024. Senior Development Manger Drew Gaertner and Intern Caleb Brewer spent several hours at the UCP booth answering questions about the organization, getting feedback from...

Armored Cow: Crafting Beer, Creating Community

Since National Beer Day is April 7, we decided to check in with Armored Cow Brewing Company's head brewer Andrew Kalinoski to ask him a few questions about what makes the brewery so special to the University City community.  What makes Armored Cow unique in the beer...

WCNC covers University City Partners’ Small Business Initiative

Locally owned businesses in University City get more resources Charlotte recently granted University City Partners more than $200,000. The nonprofit is pouring that money back into local entrepreneurs. MORE ABOUT OUR SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE Behind every small...

Vanguard announces move to University Research Park

Vanguard recently announced the consolidation of its Charlotte operations into an office complex in University Research Park. The Pennsylvania-based investment giant will move thousands of employees into the 700,000-square-foot space, which sits on 91 acres in...

SpringHill Suites Update 2024

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte University Research Park recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation. In partnership with West Elm, the property elevated the lobby, guest rooms, fitness center, and more. See photos of the updates below. For questions...

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...