It was standing room at UNC Charlotte's PORTAL building last week, as nearly 200 people heard fast-paced presentations on three ambitious transit- and trail-oriented development plans plus a panel discussion on making these plans reality. The event, "Envisioning the...
Economic Development
Here’s your chance to help shape our future
Ever look at a new building and wonder, why there? And why does it look like that? City planners invite you to help set guidelines to answer those questions and many more at a community workshop Taking place 6-8 pm Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Oasis Shrine facility at University Place.
Duke Energy continues Research Park expansion
Duke Energy continues to expand its footprint in University Research Park. The Charlotte Business Journal reports that Duke Energy is taking bids to renovate and expand its customer call center at 9700 David Taylor Drive.
GoHealth bringing 500+ jobs to University Research Park
Chicago-based GoHealth, a major health insurance technology and services platform, recently announced the opening of its newest office – in University Research Park. The company has leased space in Environmental Way, a LEED-certified office building at 1000 Louis Rose...
Thanks, voters, for your big OK of city bonds
University City Partners offers an enthusiastic "Thanks, Charlotte!" for voters' overwhelming endorsement last week of three city bond referendums. As a result, University City will benefit greatly from the $219 million of new funding for citywide investments in...
Dozens of new shops, restaurants and services open or coming
This has been a year of retail, dining and services growth for University City's main business district, and much more is coming. Nearly 50 restaurants, shops, service businesses and recreational venues have opened or renovated since January or will open soon. Many...
Charlotte bonds ‘16 – How they can help University City
Besides choosing who'll fill many political offices and judgeships, Charlotte voters are deciding whether to approve municipal bonds for transportation, housing and infrastructure. If the bonds pass, University City will benefit in several ways, including a key I-85...