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Annual Duathlon brings runners, cyclists to Research Park
One of the biggest athletic events in University City not involving Cougars, Mavericks or 49ers returns May 7 to University Research Park. Hundreds of athletes will run, then bike and then run again in the University City Duathlon. Organizers would love you to...
For sale or lease: Research Park building with office, light industrial space
A high-quality freestanding building with ample space for office/warehouse, light manufacturing, data center or operations center is available for sale or lease in University Research Park. The two-story masonry building at 9711 David Taylor Drive has a total of...
Belgate continues to add shops, services and apartments
Belgate shopping center - home to the only IKEA store in the Carolinas - continues to add tenants. The 156-acre retail hub at I-85's University City Boulevard exit has construction under way for two national retailers, a hotel and a 266-unit apartment community. More...
See our construction boom in photos
From a new I-85 bridge to the Famous Toastery restaurant at University Place, construction crews have been busy across our central business district – and that doesn't even count interior renovations you can't see, the Blue Line Extension or numerous projects at UNC...
These Vance students spent spring break working, learning
How did you spend your spring break? Twenty-one Vance High students spent it learning, "with all possible energy and enthusiasm," says an observer. Students in the Vance Engineering Academy eagerly received hands-on tech and software lessons via an apprenticeship led...
University City Partners adds planning & development director
Tobe Holmes has joined University City Partners as its planning and development director. Holmes, formerly with Center City Partners, will oversee all UCP planning and development initiatives. At Center City Partners, Holmes managed economic and community development...
Get moving – Governors Village 5K and UC Duathlon want YOU!
University Research Park provides the backdrop for two upcoming athletic events. One helps the students of our four Governors Village Schools. The other honors our military veterans. Both offer athletic challenge while celebrating fitness for all ages. Learn how you...