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Exploring Research Park’s new community path
University City has no shortage of stunning greenways for walking, running, cycling, and more. But did you know that on the northern edge of the University Research Park, there's a shared pathway that’s great for pedestrians, vehicles, and cyclists, too? The Research...
Meet Shane Hockensmith, Owner of Giant University City Bicycles
Tell us a bit about your background and why you started Giant University City Bicycles. I’m originally from Pennsylvania. I moved to Norfolk, Virginia, with the Navy and, after I got out of the Navy, moved to Huntington, West Virginia, where I worked for Pepsi-Cola...
Meet CMPD Captain Joan Gallant
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s University City Division is quickly becoming one of the busiest divisions in the city. Captain Joan Gallant, a Charlotte native, recently stepped in as division commander, succeeding retired Captain Celestine Ratliffe. We sat...
2023 Charlotte NYD 5K
Photos by Mariah Graham and Tracy Watts.
Welcome, Keith Stanley!
President and CEO Keith Stanley officially joined University City Partners on January 1, 2023. Keith comes to Charlotte from Milwaukee, and is no stranger to community building. In his prior role, he served as Executive Director of Near West Side Partners, a community...
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Requests Your Input
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library wants to hear what is important to you for the new University City Regional Library! Join the library at a community engagement meeting to discuss: • Aspects of the University City community that should be reflected in the branch • Design...