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

Sneak Peek: University City Regional Library

by Virginia Brown | September 18, 2024 | Library | 0 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...

Community Supported Agriculture boxes now available!

by Virginia Brown | April 16, 2024 | Events | 1 Comment

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

by Virginia Brown | April 15, 2024 | Greenways, Transportation, UNC Charlotte | 1 Comment

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

by Virginia Brown | April 3, 2024 | About Town, Dining, Small Business News | 0 Comments

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

by Virginia Brown | January 16, 2024 | Business Growth, Dining | 0 Comments

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...