University City Partners, UNC Charlotte and Mecklenburg’s parks department have launched a partnership that may lead to innovative new parks both here and across the county. Graduate urban-design students also will benefit as they take on the challenge of adding...
Transit Oriented Development
Plans for BLE station areas begin public review process
The transit-fueled vision for University City’s North Tryon Street business district took another step forward last week. About 100 people reviewed planners’ latest ideas for stimulating people-friendly business and residential nodes around our three future light-rail...
See latest plans for future N. Tryon St. development on Dec. 9
You can help shape University City’s light-rail powered future, plus get a Blue Line Extension construction update, on Dec. 9 at the Oasis Shriners Center in University Place. City staff will present new Transit Station Area Plan proposals and seek your feedback in...
University Executive Park takes lead in welcoming future Blue Line Extension
Light rail is two-plus years away, but University Executive Park is already preparing for North Tryon Street’s expected transit-oriented business boom. Upgrades to five buildings and grounds are nearly complete, at a cost of $4.5 million. “We are breathing new life...
City bonds could open new routes to Research Park jobs, sidewalks to light-rail stops and bikeways to downtown!
Your vote this election could reshape how we get around in University City and Charlotte. The last item on the ballot is a city bonds request to fund transportation, neighborhood and housing improvements. Among projects directly benefiting University City: Cut...
Hundreds come to hear details of road, rail and light-rail projects
Thursday’s transportation update meeting drew perhaps 200 people to Newell Presbyterian Church to hear the latest details regarding $1.5 billion in road, rail and light-rail facilities under construction now or soon in University City. Staff gave quick summaries and...
Get the latest on our many road, rail and transit projects at July 31 meeting
Get the latest news on our many road and rail projects on July 31 at Newell Presbyterian Church. Staff from city and state road, rail and transit departments will give updates and answer questions starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will cover projects ranging from...