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Charlotte’s epicenter for education, innovation and growth.

University City offers homes you will love near the things you like to do. Housing choices range from apartments and condos near the LYNX light rail to custom homes overlooking forested greenway trails.

About University City

University City is known by residents, business owners and employees as a great place to be and grow. This area is now the second largest business center in Charlotte with a vibrant metropolitan and multicultural community.

The signature boardwalk and lake at Shoppes at University Place, miles of protected and connected greenways, quaint family-owned and operated restaurants, growing entertainment choices, diverse housing options, and innovative business and research companies are part of the fabric of this energetic community.

University City Living

Our many neighborhoods offer a variety of home choices to match your lifestyle and your budget, plus comfortable commutes to wherever you are headed in the Charlotte region. With generous tree canopy, greenways, shopping and entertainment choices, residents enjoy their ability to connect or disconnect.

Things to do

Some of Charlotte’s hottest cultural and community events and activities take place in University City. Home to the annual University City Wine Fest and Charlotte Kids Fest, concerts at PNC Pavilion, NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the International Festival at UNC Charlotte, University City Farmers Market and the Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K are just the start.

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Educational opportunities abound for all ages here, where innovation and creativity meet academia. University City has a breath of school choices including traditional, charter and magnet public schools, including the only STEM school in the region on a university campus. Our research university, UNC Charlotte, offers exceptional programs that are shaping the future of Charlotte and beyond.

News

Sneak Peek: University City Regional Library

Earlier this month, University City Partners' President and CEO Keith Stanley and Senior Manager of Economic & Land Development Drew Gaertner joined the Gensler design team and JE Dunn Construction to walk through the University City Regional Library, currently...

Enjoy Fall Colors along the Greenways

When September arrives, fall color enthusiasts start to make travel plans to see this natural phenomenon in the mountains—but good news! Residents of Mecklenburg County can enjoy the striking tree display and stay close to home with a visit to a nearby greenway. A...

Support the Jamil Niner Student Pantry

The Jamil Niner Student Pantry at UNC Charlotte provides students with regular access to food and household items and serves up to 350 shoppers a week. Most common needs, supported through partnerships like the Scouting Food Drive, which takes place on September 21...

Book Recommendations from the University City Regional Library

We tapped our local library for some recommendations for National Book Lovers Day. From children's and young adult stories to books adults will love, here's what they're reading. "Lake of Souls: The Collected Short Fiction" by Ann Leckie, recommended by John Peitzman,...

University City Events: August 2024

Upcoming Events Aug. 8: Trivia at Armored Cow Brewing Co. (weekly) Aug. 8: Genealogy 1-on-1 at University City Regional Library (weekly) Aug. 9: UCity Food Truck Friday at Armored Cow Brewing Co. (weekly) Aug. 9: Hank Williams Jr. & Old Crow Medicine Show at PNC...
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A Day Out With Mom in University City

From spa treatments and new ’dos to great food and drinks, treat Mom to a full day of pampering and relaxation this Mother’s Day in University City. 🧖Hit the Spa Treat Mom to a massage, facial or other spa treatment at one of these University City spots: Nuimage Skin...

Community Supported Agriculture boxes now available!

The Farm at Dover Vineyards is a small fruit and vegetable farm located in Concord. They planted their first crops around 15 years ago on family land and, today, strive to keep agriculture alive in Charlotte. The farm offers weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly...

Improving Walkability: Survey Results from Earth Day Festival 2024

University City Partners was excited to participate in UNC Charlotte’s Earth Day Festival 2024. Senior Development Manger Drew Gaertner and Intern Caleb Brewer spent several hours at the UCP booth answering questions about the organization, getting feedback from...

Armored Cow: Crafting Beer, Creating Community

Since National Beer Day is April 7, we decided to check in with Armored Cow Brewing Company's head brewer Andrew Kalinoski to ask him a few questions about what makes the brewery so special to the University City community.  What makes Armored Cow unique in the beer...

Spotlight On: Project LeanNation University City

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Ted Williams, along with Domonique Williams, who's originally from Columbus, Ohio, opened Project LeanNation University City in September 2023. Though the two share a last name, there's no relation. They met through a group of...