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Addressing Truck Parking Challenges: University City Takes Action
By Keith Stanley Commercial trucking stands as the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, ensuring communities swiftly receive essential goods. From same-day deliveries to vital supplies like food and medicine, the trucking community is indispensable. Yet, amidst the demand...
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...
WCNC covers University City Partners’ Small Business Initiative
Locally owned businesses in University City get more resources Charlotte recently granted University City Partners more than $200,000. The nonprofit is pouring that money back into local entrepreneurs. MORE ABOUT OUR SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE Behind every small...
Vanguard announces move to University Research Park
Vanguard recently announced the consolidation of its Charlotte operations into an office complex in University Research Park. The Pennsylvania-based investment giant will move thousands of employees into the 700,000-square-foot space, which sits on 91 acres in...
SpringHill Suites Update 2024
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte University Research Park recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation. In partnership with West Elm, the property elevated the lobby, guest rooms, fitness center, and more. See photos of the updates below. For questions...