Greenways

Where Will They Play?

Apr 5, 2019 | Economic Development, Greenways, Neighborhoods, Press Release

We need more parks now – YOU CAN HELP A crisis caused by Charlotte’s explosive growth and government inaction threatens one of the most important assets of every truly livable city – public parks. A recent nationwide study revealed that Charlotte has the least...

University City’s bike shop takes a Giant leap

May 4, 2018 | Business Growth, Events, Greenways

The University City bike shop formerly known as Bike Line has a new name, a new line of bikes and a fresh look. What won’t change, says founder and owner Shane Hockensmith, is the skilled staff focused on customer service, quality repairs and cycling advocacy. Shane...

Need to escape the ‘noise’? Try these 4 refuges in University City

Dec 4, 2017 | Events, Greenways

The holidays can get so hectic, you just wish you could escape for an hour or two. That escape is close by in University City. Here are four of our favorite places. All are free and open from dawn to dusk! UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Ten acres of beautiful...

Help plan key Cross Charlotte Trail segment Sept. 19-21

Sep 15, 2017 | Events, Greenways, Transportation

The public can take part in a planning event Sept. 19-21 for the Hidden Valley segment of the 30-mile Cross Charlotte Trail. Visitors can drop in throughout the three days or take part in the full daily sessions as the project team drafts a preliminary plan for the...

Green light for our parks and greenways! Thanks, everyone!

Aug 3, 2017 | Events, Greenways

A note of thanks from Darlene Heater, Executive Director, University City Partners You've probably heard the great news about our park and greenway funding, but in case you have not, our County Board voted on Wednesday night to reverse a previous funding plan and...

There’s still time to restore “lost” greenway funding

Jul 27, 2017 | Events, Greenways, Uncategorized

The debate over county funding priorities has dominated local news for weeks. We may not know the outcome for days or months. One thing we do know: People wanting commissioners to fund long-delayed park and greenway projects here and throughout Mecklenburg County...

Does soccer-stadium deferral mean money for greenways? Not yet.

Jun 13, 2017 | Events, Greenways

Efforts to restore several park and greenway projects to Mecklenburg County’s five-year capital-improvement plan - including the paving of a gravel stretch of Mallard Creek Greenway - got indirect support on Monday. County commissioners voted to approve the $1.7...

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Our retail story continues to be written

By Mary Hopper Executive Director On any given week, the University City Partners office fields more calls about retail than anything else. While that has been true during all of our 10-year existence, those inquiries have accelerated with Belgate’s opening. Perhaps...

Making sure that University City is Center Stage

If you ever heard the adage, “Out of sight is out of mind,” you will appreciate University City Partners’ need to stay connected. UCP staff members devote a lot of time and energy to attending meetings, doing presentations and telling the University City story while...

A healthier future grows here

A new garden at CMC-University will soon yield berries, peppers, squash AND healthier humans, hopes garden founder Elaine Jones. A dietitian who counsels hospital patients, Jones sees the garden as a wellness classroom where adults and kids can learn about the...

Take that, crooks!

Campus crime dropped 30 percent between 2010 and 2011, says a new report from UNC Charlotte’s police. University City police also had a great year, with crime down 13.9 percent – the second best record of CMPD’s 13 divisions. One drop in particular indicates...

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