New partnerships with Elevation Church, Hendrick Motorsports and other groups have brought much-needed hands, hearts and resources to the 900-plus students at Nathaniel Alexander Elementary School. "I've been principal here for three years and taught here for a...
Fifteen Scouts and adults from Troop 13 spent several hours recently in University Research Park, sloshing through Mallard Creek and digging through underbrush in search of trash. The Scout Troop, sponsored by University City United Methodist Church, filled a dozen...
Intimate musical performances on the patio outside of the Wine Vault offer a great way to enjoy local musicians, fine wine and beer (available at the Wine Vault, of course). There’s pleasant seating inside, as well. The Wine Vault is at 9009-l J.M. Keynes Drive, on...
Pedestrians and cyclists have a growing number of signalized crosswalks across University City’s busiest highways, even midway between major intersections. Our third HAWK beacon – featuring numerous traffic signs, distinctive crosswalk and attention-grabbing sequences...
Light-rail construction has transformed North Tryon Street. Out of sight but just as important to our transit-powered future is the design work under way to create bike- and pedestrian-friendly links between future stations and nearby neighborhoods and businesses....
With LYNX light-rail construction crews going full bore on North Tryon Street, University City Partners staff and board are busy setting the stage for walkable urban developments near future stations. The board recently invited a top New Urbanism expert, Chris...
Just in time for the year’s biggest weekend of NASCAR racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the state opened a new North Tryon Street bridge over Mallard Creek on Friday, May 22, and ended the seven-month detour of southbound traffic. Mallard Creek Greenway users,...