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New online map puts UC growth at our fingertips
Ever wonder who's building in that newly cleared site or what's being planned next to the brand-new rezoning sign? A new map created by University City Partners and available to the public has that information and more, including links to rezoning documents, public...
Renovations giving Delish owner rare time to reflect
The popular Delish Cakery at University Place closed recently for renovations and to finish repairs from a water leak last winter. Aryn Keogh, who launched Delish nine years ago, sees the temporary closing as a rare opportunity "to step back and think about what we...
Small-business networking event – Meet the New Kids on the Block
UCity Biz Net invites you to join us for our monthly business networking breakfast, 7:30-9 am June 13 at Hilton Charlotte University Place. This meeting’s lineup includes some of the new kids on the block in University City: Mike Hill, UNC Charlotte’s new Athletic...
Former Solectron – Flextronics facility may become offices
The former Solectron / Flextronics manufacturing facility near IBM Drive could become a multi-tenant office building with up to 455,000 square feet of space, a rezoning petition for adjacent property reveals. The Charlotte City Council held a hearing on the rezoning...
Remembering one of University City’s pioneers
University City lost one of its true pioneers recently. Seddon "Rusty" Goode Jr. died on May 14 at the age of 86. Goode helped launch University Research Park and complete I-485, and much more. "Rusty Goode was a visionary for what has become University City and...
Firenza Pizza opens June 5 at Belgate
University City's newest restaurant, Firenza Pizza, opens June 5 near IKEA in the Belgate shopping center. The Virginia-based chain offers dough made in-house daily, nearly 40 toppings, and a 5-minute bake time in an open-flame stone-hearth oven. The new Firenza is...
Find your superheroes at University Place!
Put on your best sci-fi/fantasy costume, grab your autograph pen and head to Hilton Charlotte University Place this weekend for the annual escape into the surreal: the Con Carolinas convention. Among the star attractions: WWE Hall of Famer Adam "Edge" Copeland, who...