University City Living

Simple living in a big way.

University City residents come for accessible, affordable and well-built homes. They stay for the community – rich in culture, southern hospitality, history, and forward moving energy. In University City, living is easy.

Neighborhoods

With so many choices and price points, you will easily find the perfect home in University City. Our interactive guide highlights dozens of communities ranging from apartments near the LYNX Blue Line light rail to custom homes on the Highland Creek golf course! All homes are proximate to work and everyday amenities like grocery stores, medical offices, shopping malls, bakeries and youth and family service providers and programs.

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News

City of Charlotte Tree Care Grant Returns for 2025!

by Black Wednesday | December 11, 2024 | Community Service, Greenways, Neighborhoods, Parks, Small Business News | 0 Comments

Empowering Communities to Protect and Enhance Our Urban Forest The City of Charlotte is thrilled to announce the return of the Tree Care Grant, a program designed to celebrate and sustain the rich biodiversity of our urban forests. By educating residents and...

Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K 2025

by Black Wednesday | December 11, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Events, Greenways, Neighborhoods, Parks, UNC Charlotte | 0 Comments

Ring in the New Year with a Focus on Health! Kick off 2025 on the right foot—literally! Join us for the Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K, an exciting annual event that blends fitness, community spirit, and a commitment to supporting local food pantries. Whether you’re a...

UCity Public Safety Collaborative Forum

by Black Wednesday | November 5, 2024 | About Town, Community Service, Events, Neighborhoods, Parks, Safety | 0 Comments

Working Together for a Safer, Cleaner Community By Janelle Goodrich On November 7th, University City Partners will host the UCity Public Safety Collaborative Forum at the Hilton University City, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders dedicated to making our...

Kick Off the Holidays at UCity Lights Winter Celebration!

by Black Wednesday | November 5, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Events | 0 Comments

By Janelle Goodrich and Janet Godfrey The holidays are just around the corner, and University City is ready to kick off the season in style! Join us for the annual UCity Lights Winter Celebration—a magical evening filled with sparkling lights, joyful entertainment,...

Sneak Peek: University City Regional Library

by Virginia Brown | September 18, 2024 | Library | 2 Comments

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

by Virginia Brown | September 4, 2024 | Greenways | 0 Comments

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

by Virginia Brown | September 4, 2024 | Community Service, Events, UNC Charlotte | 0 Comments

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

by Virginia Brown | August 5, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Library | 0 Comments

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

by Virginia Brown | July 10, 2024 | About Town, Events | 0 Comments

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...

A Day Out With Mom in University City

by Virginia Brown | May 7, 2024 | About Town, Dining, Events | 0 Comments

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...