The 70-year Chicago fried chicken and fish restaurant chain has made its way down south! Now located on McCullough Drive in Suite 100-A is Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar. The restaurant chain was founded by Harold Pierce, an African-American Businessman, who wanted to...
This month, UCP welcomed Jordan Harris as the Director of Community Development and Outreach. With over a decade of community relations experience in various roles, most recently serving as the associate director of community relations at UNC Charlotte. In her new...
The annual winter entertainment and shopping experience, University City Night Market, will return this holiday season. This open-air marketplace at the lake and boardwalk at Shoppes at University Place is an opportunity to support small local businesses, purchase...
I am grateful for: The opportunities to grow and evolve this wonderful community, A village of partners, stakeholders, advocates, and caring residents who believe in the future of this amazing place, A talented team of professionals, both staff and vendors who do...
City Startup Labs The Charlotte accelerator and incubator for Black millennial founders, City Startup Labs (CSL), was one of 18 organizations in the US to receive $37K from Jordan Brand. Henry Rock, the founder of CSL has said the money will go towards their...
Paparazzi CLT Charlotte native, Monetz Watson is opening an all-in-one dining, bar, and nightlife experience in the University City. Paparazzi CLT, located on Pinnacle Drive, will include selfie walls, photo booths, fire pits, 54” TVs showing games, and daiquiri...
University City Vision Plan – Connecting: People. Places. Nature. The growth and development being realized in University City is nothing short of transformational. Major investments in transportation and mobility infrastructure, thousands of new rooftops, new...