Chime Solutions, a rapidly expanding support center/call center company with offices in University City, will have a hiring fair Sept. 24-25. Chime is looking to hire 400 people for their first training cohort that will begin in early October. Over time, Chime plans...
Economic Development
City rezoning seeks to raise bar for transit-oriented development
Scores of properties along North Tryon Street near University City's LYNX light-rail stations could soon have new zoning that will provide for more urban development near the stations, along with higher standards regarding issues such as walkability, public space and...
EB Arrow Seeks Rezoning for Waters Edge at University Place
News Release – Commercial real estate development firm EB Arrow has filed a rezoning petition for 20.5 acres on the east side of J.W. Clay Boulevard in University City where the company is planning a mixed-use, walkable lakefront community called Waters Edge at...
Under Way: Hundreds of apartments and townhomes
The crane looming over the ATAPCO apartment building on North Tryon Street is the biggest sign by far of a building boom across University City – but hardly the only one. Here’s a rundown of nearly 1,400 apartments and for-sale townhomes under way in University City,...
Under Way: Office building renovations and major upfits
The crane looming over the ATAPCO apartment building on North Tryon Street is the biggest sign by far of a building boom across University City – but hardly the only one. Here’s a rundown of office building renovations and major office upfits in University City. More...
Under Way: Campus conference center, science building and more
The crane looming over the ATAPCO apartment building on North Tryon Street is the biggest sign by far of a building boom across University City – but hardly the only one. Here’s a rundown of major projects under way at UNC Charlotte, including the conference center...
Under Way: Hospitality, retail, dining and greenway
The crane looming over the ATAPCO apartment building on North Tryon Street is the biggest sign by far of a building boom across University City – but hardly the only one. Here’s a rundown of hotels, restaurants, retail and a greenway under way in University City. More...