On March 20, just a short walk from the brand-new University City Blvd LYNX light-rail station, small-business leaders networked, celebrated the long-awaited opening of LYNX service and discussed plans to use light rail as an engine for change. "University City is on...
Economic Development
Does a vision for CLT matter? Join the discussion on March 22
Why is it important to have a vision for Charlotte's future? How can Charlotte turn vision into reality? How is that process tied to an ordinance? Join us on March 22 for Planning to Win: Charlotte's Vision, a presentation on these questions by Mitchell Silver, one of...
National Jr. College Athletic Assn. opening office here
When then-college student Cam Newton needed a fresh start, he turned to Blinn College, a junior college with an NJCAA football program. Now the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) is coming to University City, to open a national office to help other...
Help shape Charlotte’s future at UDO Summit
Charlotte is planning a major overhaul of how it guides future development - and it wants YOUR help. The city invites us all to take part in the UDO Summit on March 24. Learn why City planners believe the Unified Development Ordinance will help us create the livable,...
Apartments OK’d; city to weigh URP townhomes next
Charlotte City Council has approved a four-story apartment community beside the Cochran Commons shopping center on Mallard Creek Church Road. Next up: the council on March 19 will hold hearings for two proposed townhome communities within University Research Park....
Builder proposing Research Park’s first for-sale townhomes
North America's largest privately owned homebuilder could soon become University City's leading townhome builder. Mattamy Homes plans to build three townhome communities within University Research Park and a fourth nearby, if Charlotte City Council approves. Rezoning...
Outback Steakhouse opening Oct. 16 near IKEA
A new Outback Steakhouse is bloomin’ in University City's Belgate Shopping Center at 8405 IKEA Blvd. The new Outback will officially open to guests on Monday, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. The new Outback Steakhouse replaces a previous location at 1015 Chancellor Park Dr....