UNC Charlotte’s focus on Big Data as its No. 1 priority has received a strong endorsement: a $2.1 million state research grant in data science and business analytics. “This grant will further solidify the position of UNC Charlotte as the leader of Big Data analytics...
Economic Development

Winter 2015 Economic Development Report now available from University City Partners
University City Partners invites you to download our Winter 2015 Economic Development Report. Building upon our debut report last spring, the new edition captures the energy of our region’s reawakened economy. For starters: numerous office upfits, expansions and...

University City developments are making headlines
Several announcements about developments along our future LYNX Blue Line Extension and within University Research Park have made headlines recently in The Charlotte Observer and the Charlotte Business Journal. Here is a quick overview and links for further...

Here’s what happens next, now that Charlotte voters OK’d big bond package
University City received a big green light on Nov. 4 for several transportation projects, thanks to voters’ overwhelming approval of $146 million in city bonds. Some projects, such as a bridge spanning I-85, can start soon. Others will need bonds scheduled for 2016,...

Charlotte’s bonds could spur Birkdale-style community here
Imagine having a Birkdale-style urban village near Highland Creek and neighborhoods along Prosperity Church Road. That future center could come soon, if Charlotte voters pass Charlotte’s bonds. Prosperity Village is taking shape where Prosperity Church Road meets...

City bonds could open new routes to Research Park jobs, sidewalks to light-rail stops and bikeways to downtown!
Your vote this election could reshape how we get around in University City and Charlotte. The last item on the ballot is a city bonds request to fund transportation, neighborhood and housing improvements. Among projects directly benefiting University City: Cut...

Homecoming Weekend – Alumni can’t resist the lure of old friends, new football and tailgating
Autumn in University City has long meant NASCAR fans, ‘Cue lovers and politicians. A new crowd will soon put its green and gold mark on fall fun - 10,000 UNC Charlotte alumni who’ll pack Jerry Richardson Stadium on Oct. 25, greet old friends, fill nearby pubs and...