Ever wonder who's building in that newly cleared site or what's being planned next to the brand-new rezoning sign? A new map created by University City Partners and available to the public has that information and more, including links to rezoning documents, public...
Commercial real estate
Former Solectron – Flextronics facility may become offices
The former Solectron / Flextronics manufacturing facility near IBM Drive could become a multi-tenant office building with up to 455,000 square feet of space, a rezoning petition for adjacent property reveals. The Charlotte City Council held a hearing on the rezoning...
Hundreds of new homes near our LYNX stations
Two residential communities near our North Tryon Street LYNX stations took big steps in the last week. Demolition began on two office buildings beside North Tryon Street to make way for ATAPCO's five-story apartment building near the McCullough Station. Blu at...
Learn more about university hotel-conference center at May 7 community meeting
What do the Metropolitan at Midtown, Aloft at the EpiCentre and Ritz-Carlton in Chicago have to do with University City? Three companies that helped create or operate each are working with UNC Charlotte to build its hotel and conference center at the JW Clay Boulevard...
New Belgate buildings to offer dining and more
Two retail buildings near IKEA in the Belgate shopping center will soon come to life with shops and restaurants. Chipotle Mexican Grill and AT&T authorized retailer Portables recently received building permits for their stores at 6925 University City Blvd. Four...
Next big apartment building going up near campus
The next big student apartment building is under construction across from campus on University City Boulevard. Haven Campus Communities recently took out building permits for nearly $35 million of construction, to build 332 apartments and a six-floor parking deck. The...
The Arbors retail center sells for $25.1 million
The Arbors shopping center on Mallard Creek Church Road has a new owner. Westwood Financial recently bought the center, home to Trader Joes, Hickory Tavern and 17 other national and regional specialty retailers, for $25.1 million. The center is located across the...