UNC Charlotte starts the 2019-2020 school year with impressive numbers, a new leader for Big Data work, and several construction projects including the $101 million Science Building. Campus construction report The Recreation Center and and Science Building go up;...
Good times abound in University City,especially in the next month! Here’s a look at our biggest autumn events, plus several smaller events as well. Charlotte Kids Fest celebrates imagination, creativity and learning 11 am-4 pm Oct. 5 on Robert D. Snyder Road at...
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....
The crane looming over the ATAPCO apartment building on North Tryon Street is the biggest sign by far of a building boom across University City – but hardly the only one. Here’s a rundown of major projects under way at UNC Charlotte, including the conference center...
UNC Charlotte’s building boom continues to transform the campus of North Carolina’s fastest growing state university. Dozens of projects large and small include the long-awaited new science building (set to open in 2021), a $66 million recreation center and a...
University City is in the midst of incredible change. Guiding that change for maximum benefit to our community will require bold vision, thoughtful planning, and creative design. Urban-design expert David Dixon will share ideas for navigating the sea change on Dec. 6...
November days are short, but the spotlights will shine brightly throughout the month on UNC Charlotte dancers and musicians. Among the shows – the Fall Dance Concert in Belk Theater at Robinson Hall, The Veterans Day Concert at Ovens Auditorium and the university...
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...
If you ever heard the adage, “Out of sight is out of mind,” you will appreciate University City Partners’ need to stay connected. UCP staff members devote a lot of time and energy to attending meetings, doing presentations and telling the University City story while...
A new garden at CMC-University will soon yield berries, peppers, squash AND healthier humans, hopes garden founder Elaine Jones. A dietitian who counsels hospital patients, Jones sees the garden as a wellness classroom where adults and kids can learn about the...
Campus crime dropped 30 percent between 2010 and 2011, says a new report from UNC Charlotte’s police. University City police also had a great year, with crime down 13.9 percent – the second best record of CMPD’s 13 divisions. One drop in particular indicates...