University City's growth keeps making headlines. Here are some of the latest reports. See the details on University City’s latest construction A new online report by University City Partners provides details on development and infrastructure projects “in the...
Transit Oriented Development
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...
Restaurant opens in JW Clay Blvd LYNX parking deck
Retail space at the JW Clay Blvd LYNX parking deck has its second tenant. Sabor Latin Street Grill opened in December on the JW Clay Boulevard side of the building. Atrium Health Urgent Care University City opened in October. Sabor is a locally owned fast-food chain...
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...
City rezoning seeks to raise bar for transit-oriented development
Scores of properties along North Tryon Street near University City's LYNX light-rail stations could soon have new zoning that will provide for more urban development near the stations, along with higher standards regarding issues such as walkability, public space and...
LYNX update – more riders; deck rules; LYFT expands
Thinking of riding the LYNX? These changes and a reminder may smooth the trip: New riders: With UNC Charlotte back in session, be prepared for many more riders. New discount: LYFT has expanded its first-mile/last-mile discounts to include the University City Blvd....
EB Arrow Seeks Rezoning for Waters Edge at University Place
News Release – Commercial real estate development firm EB Arrow has filed a rezoning petition for 20.5 acres on the east side of J.W. Clay Boulevard in University City where the company is planning a mixed-use, walkable lakefront community called Waters Edge at...