University City is making headlines with its strong residential scene, as recent news reports underscore. Major neighborhoods are leading home sales in the Charlotte region. Several new communities along the LYNX line and both near and within University Research Park...
First impressions matter, right? That’s why University City Partners recently began paying for weekly litter patrols along our highways. “There’s a huge difference, and I notice it everywhere,” says Tobe Holmes with UCP. Other groups also are tackling litter,...
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...
Pre-leasing has begun at Novel Research Park, a new apartment community under construction in University Research Park at West Mallard Creek Church Road and Senator Royall Place. The Business Journal reports that rates start at $1,055 for a single-bedroom unit and...
Do you have a passion for keeping Charlotte beautiful? The city of Charlotte invites you to share that passion as a member of its Keep Charlotte Beautiful board. The board has several openings. The KCB board works closely with neighborhood organizations and homeowner...
University City’s Mallard Creek area just made a national list of “Hottest Affordable Neighborhoods.” While every city has in-demand areas with high prices to match, says national real-estate brokerage Redfin, Mallard Creek and other neighborhoods on this list offer...
University City Partners welcomes four new members to our Board of Directors: Shannon Dixon of Casto, Leslie Johnson of Mecklenburg County, Bobby Shields of Shielb PLLC, and Ryan Wetherington of Allen Tate. Each new member brings unique skills that will advance the...
University City Partners welcomes two very needed extra sets of hands – interns Abby Armstrong and Luis Martinez from UNC Charlotte. Abby, a senior marketing major, will help us share the news about UCP. Luis, a sophomore, hopes to gain insights into planning and...
What an amazing year! With light rail under construction, University City’s stretch of I-485 set to open next spring, dramatic jobs growth and resurgence in our neighborhoods, University City is being transformed. Our new 2014 Annual Report (CLICK to view or download)...
University City Partners welcomes its new board members: Tim Britt, Wells Fargo; John “Johno” Harris III, Lincoln Harris; Kati Hynes, Charlotte Chamber; Stuart Parks, The Arden Group; and Lat Purser Jr., Lat Purser and Associates. “This community is fortunate to have...
University City Partners has released its first Economic Development Report, putting an exclamation mark on a year of positive announcements. The report details 61 public and private construction and renovation projects either under way or announced in the last 12...
Congratulations to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for being one of two winners of the Charlotte Regional Partnership’s annual Jerry Awards for their contribution to the regional economy! From the Jerry awards: "The Electric Power Research Institute...
Online ad and marketing company targets small business If you haven’t heard the name Yodle until now, get used to it. One of the fastest growing advertising and marketing companies in the U.S. recently moved its 120-employee Charlotte operation into the Cambridge...
Fun 5K/10K on Saturday will benefit Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas You can win three ways at the inaugural Run Run Rudolph 5K/10K race this Saturday in University Research Park: Finish first in either race OR win the crowd’s loudest applause as “best seasonally...
After working with us for ten years, our founding Executive Director, Mary Hopper, decided to leave University City Partners (UCP). In her time with us, Mary was completely devoted to supporting our focus on enhancing the economic vitality of University City. UCP has...
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...