When you go to the polls over the next few weeks, be sure to vote for Charlotte’s general obligation bonds. The $223.8 million in projects that the bonds will fund include several that directly benefit University City – including a new bridge linking the research park...
If you need another reason to vote this fall, here's a big one: Three city bond referenda to upgrade streets, neighborhoods, housing and infrastructure. The bonds will allow needed improvements across Charlotte including big benefits here: A 26-mile bike-hike path to...
If voters OK $2 billion in statewide bonds on the March 15 ballot, UNC Charlotte will get a much needed new science building. Our region could also gain through higher-paying jobs, new businesses and higher tax revenues. The Connect NC bonds include $1.33 billion for...
The state's fastest growing university and largest community college both win if NC voters approve $2 billion in bonds on March 15. UNC Charlotte would receive $90 million for a new science building, while CPCC would get $9.6 million for land and facilities. “This is...
Your vote this election could reshape how we get around in University City and Charlotte. The last item on the ballot is a city bonds request to fund transportation, neighborhood and housing improvements. Among projects directly benefiting University City: Cut...
You may not know all of the candidates on the November ballot, Mayor Dan Clodfelter told people at Sunday’s University City Town Hall Meeting, but make sure you go to the end of the ballot and vote for the city bond package. The $145.9 million in funding will bring...
CHARLOTTE, NC, August 19—Today, University City Partners released a statement about a change of plans for Centene’s East Coast headquarters in Charlotte. Statement: Centene saw the value University City presented for their investment plans in the Charlotte region....
This month, UCP welcomed Jordan Harris as the Director of Community Development and Outreach. With over a decade of community relations experience in various roles, most recently serving as the associate director of community relations at UNC Charlotte. In her new...
University City Vision Plan – Connecting: People. Places. Nature. The growth and development being realized in University City is nothing short of transformational. Major investments in transportation and mobility infrastructure, thousands of new rooftops, new...
By Azania Herron University City Partners, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens and North Carolina Native Plant Society have partnered to install Barton Creek Greenway Native Meadows, a community native plant project in University City. On April...
University City Partners announces the start of an outdoor nighttime marketplace, University City Night Market, at the lake and boardwalk at Shoppes at University Place. University City Night Market will support small local businesses, while building and highlighting...
University City Partners announces the opening of University City Farmers Market on Oct. 3 around the lake at The Shoppes at University Place. Shoppers will find fresh local produce, food preparation programs and live entertainment. Open every Saturday in October The...
New This Year: Wine on the Water and a Boutique Dining Experience. Greystar University City Wine Fest will return this fall at multiple locations around the lake and boardwalk at Shoppes at University Place. The fourth annual festival will take place from September...
To the University City community: University City Partners stands against racism and social injustice in every form. We work to help build a community that is inclusive and equitable. I know that many of our residents, business owners and area employees are...
We need more parks now – YOU CAN HELP A crisis caused by Charlotte’s explosive growth and government inaction threatens one of the most important assets of every truly livable city – public parks. A recent nationwide study revealed that Charlotte has the least...