University City Partners welcomes four new members to its board of directors, including two UNC Charlotte grads. Tracy Dodson with Lincoln Harris, John McAlister with Electrolux, Phil Nicholenko with TIAA and Jane Wu, founder of Carolina States Regional Center, have...
Economic Development
Retail experts share plans for IKEA, Concord Mills and University Place
Three experts in University's retail scene offered a glimpse of the future recently at the Charlotte Chamber University City Chapter's luncheon forum on retail trends. At IKEA, store manager Chris Nace looks forward to the coming of light-rail service and the...
Hear why Hugh McColl calls UNC Charlotte ‘hugely important’ to CLT
UNC Charlotte's Division of University Advancement has released a timely video by banking pioneer and longtime university booster Hugh McColl. You really should invest 70 seconds to watch it. McColl recently spoke to the Higher Education Works Foundation about how...
University City’s light-rail transformation: The movie
Watch this brief video to learn about the retail changes under way around the LYNX light-rail station near University Place. When you've finished, be sure to TAKE OUR SURVEY of what you'd like to see here in the future. And share this with others, too.
Take our survey, and help shape the future
Ever wish you could influence the future? Here's your chance. Stores coming down at University Place signal big changes ahead for North Tryon Street. University City Partners and several property owners are exploring whether a transit-powered urban center is feasible...
Glimpse our retail future at Thursday’s Chamber luncheon
University City's retail scene is changing fast. You are invited to glimpse the future this Thursday, Aug. 11, when representatives of IKEA, Concord Mills, University Place and University City Partners give updates on the evolving retail scene - including new shops...
University Place getting new retail development near LYNX station
University Place is in line for a major retail makeover. Two buildings that previously housed Old Navy and Talbot's will be replaced by The Pointe at University Place, a retail hub featuring numerous smaller shops, restaurants and services, the property owner, CASTO,...