In April and May, we invited University City residents and workers to complete an informal survey about programs and improvements they’d like to see in our community. More than 200 people took part. Here’s what they shared. How well do their responses match what you...
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Are we creating the University City you want? Tell us!
University City Partners was created to support the economic development and vitality of our community. As we move forward during and following the COVID-19-pandemic, we particularly need to know from you how we are doing, and what improvements you would like to see....
These four projects will launch University Place transformation
The 2018 opening of the Blue Line Extension between UNC Charlotte and Center City launched a massive reshaping of the North Tryon Street corridor in University City. Look for these four public and private projects to focus that transformation on University Place over...
Makeover of JW Clay Blvd. to start in 2021
Construction of a major improvements to JW Clay Boulevard through University Place is expected to start in late summer of 2021. The city-funded streetscape project will significantly improve this key artery for all modes of transportation, including pedestrian,...
Help Mecklenburg plan for our collective future
Do you care about improving our parks, schools and social services? Be sure to add completing the Mecklenburg County Budget Survey to your December to-do list. Your responses could influence next year's county budget priorities. Here are details about the survey as...
Help plan the future of our parks and rec
Mecklenburg County is crafting a new 10-year master plan for our parks and recreation programs and seeks our help. Your ideas will help our county board set goals and provide money for new and improved parks, facilities and programs. County parks planners have...
Early voting has begun for sales-tax increase, local races
Early voting has begun for the Nov. 5 election, including races for Charlotte City Council and the Mecklenburg County School Board as well as a referendum on a quarter-cent countywide sales-tax increase. If voters approve the tax increase, the county board says it...