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Last leg of I-485 opening June 5 with 70 mph speed limit
Even before the Outer Belt through University City opens on June 5, the state has increased its speed limit! The Transportation Department announced this week that it will open the last 5.7-mile segment of I-485 on June 5. Today the state added that it will raise the...
How sweet it is! Delish Cakery opens at University Place
Visitors to University Place have a new destination for sweet treats. Delish Cakery, a longtime vendor at Innovation Park, opened its first bakery and sit-down restaurant last weekend at 9009-6 JM Keyes Drive near Chico’s. Opening day “was so crazy I had 8-10 people...
Area Plan Update gets council OK – Next up, implementation
On Monday evening, Charlotte City Council unanimously approved the University City Area Plan Update as its guide for development along the LYNX light-rail line in University City. Work could start this summer on the next phase, which may include considering zoning...
When summer hits, find your next green escape right here in University City
Summer in Charlotte can make us all long for a quick escape to someplace greener, cooler, more natural. Luckily for those of us in University City, great green escapes ranging from forest glens to rain forests lie right around the corner! Some even have guides to lead...
State says that University City’s leg of I-485 outer belt should open in July
Let the countdown begin! Interstate 485 through University City should open to traffic by July 20, state transportation department staff recently told The Charlotte Observer. When it does, Charlotte’s 67-mile outer belt will finally be finished. Construction started...
Saturday’s University City Duathlon started with a question: Why don’t we?
Saturday’s University City Duathlon will draw hundreds of athletes to run and bike through University Research Park. We love how the event showcases the URP and grateful that business owners Chris Elkins and Shane Hockensmith dreamed it up and keep it growing. It’s...
Students and teachers need our help right now – Here’s how to get started
Our public schools need your help right now, even if you only have a few hours to share. Among the needs are volunteers to proctor exams and people, groups and businesses who’ll give time and resources for next week’s Teacher Appreciation Week, says Andrew Chadderton,...