While the LYNX light-rail line has transformed North Tryon Street, the biggest changes will likely occur at UNC Charlotte, as a recent campus forum underscored. A low-cost transit pass, free parking at rail stations, increased campus bus service and a new bike-share program will change how thousands of 49ers move about campus and Charlotte.
The public has until Nov. 30 to review an excellent summary regarding the latest plans for our future I-85 North Bridge, and to add your suggestions. The comments will help project engineers fine-tune the design for a novel bridge and roadway that will provide a safe...
The 2016 Charlotte bond referendum includes money to build a new bridge between University Research Park and University Place at Doug Mayes Place. In this new video from University City Partners, learn how this bridge will help connect our business district and...
Picture North Tryon Street at Tom Hunter Road: Gas station, post office, small strip center, old apartments and a car dealer, right? Now imagine a place so dynamic, people will ride our future light-rail train there just for fun, food and maybe a good book! Sound...
The chasm separating Research Park workers and the North Tryon Street business district and light-rail line is being bridged - with help from city transportation bond packages. The I-85 South Bridge, funded with 2014 bonds, will open early next year. Funding for the...
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...