If voters pass Charlotte's bond referendum in November, University City will gain key pieces needed for our transit-powered future: better roads, sidewalks and bike lanes near our transit stations. Three improvements could even change how we use bicycles: extra-wide...
The parking decks being built at the JW Clay Boulevard and University City Boulevard transit stations will have hundreds of parking spaces but also shops, restaurants and other services on their first floors. Our executive director, Darlene Heater, explains why these...
A new survey offers surprising and encouraging results about the potential for development near the Clay Boulevard light-rail station, says Tobe Holmes with University City Partners. Among the surprises: Demand for 3-bedroom housing is "off the map," and the highest...
Updated on Oct. 10, 2016 The Pointe at University Place is filling up fast. With construction just beginning, the six-building retail development near the future JW Clay Boulevard light-rail station and parking deck already has leased eight of nine spaces in...
If you need another reason to vote this fall, here's a big one: Three city bond referenda to upgrade streets, neighborhoods, housing and infrastructure. The bonds will allow needed improvements across Charlotte including big benefits here: A 26-mile bike-hike path to...
If you wonder what's happening next in University City, register now to hear the person who's most likely to know. University City Partners Executive Director Darlene Heater will give her annual University City Update on Oct. 13 at a luncheon meeting of the Charlotte...
University City Partners has launched a new feature - periodic video reports on how we are investing time and resources to build University City. Today's report: A look at how UCP, stakeholders, government staff and UNC Charlotte students are exploring ways to use...