greenway Archives - University City Partners

Help plan 26-mile Cross Charlotte Trail

Jun 23, 2015 | Events, Greenways

How would you design and use the 26-mile Cross Charlotte Trail linking University City, Uptown and south Charlotte? Share your ideas for the trail and get the latest details on the project at a public drop-in information session, 4:30-7:30 pm June 30 at the...

A park in our future! County buys 33.4 acres near future highway and UNCC

Mar 17, 2015 | Uncategorized

University City has gained a key piece of future parkland. Mecklenburg County recently bought 33.4 acres on the future Eastern Circumferential Road, within walking distance of hundreds of homes and student housing. The tract will likely become a neighborhood park and...

Work to start this year on 2 additions to our greenway network

Jan 10, 2015 | Uncategorized

University City’s extensive greenway network will soon grow larger. Work should start this spring on extending Toby Creek Greenway from UNC Charlotte to the Autumnwood neighborhood. Work should start by summer on the new Barton Creek Greenway between University Place...

Southbound lanes of N. Tryon St. to close Oct. 15 for Mallard Creek bridges replacement

Sep 26, 2014 | Uncategorized

The N.C. Department of Transportation announced Sept. 23 that it plans to close southbound lanes on North Tryon Street (U.S. 29) over Mallard Creek on Wednesday, Oct. 15, weather permitting. The closure will last through May 2015 during the first phase of a $4.4...

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University City Partners Statement on Centene East Coast Headquarters

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....

Meet Jordan Harris

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...

We’re Back…with a Vision!

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...

University City launches Barton Creek Greenway Native Meadow

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 Night Market to offer new shopping and entertainment experience

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...

New Farmers Market to open Oct. 3 at University Place

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...

University City Wine Fest to Offer Socially Distanced Activities

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...

June 3, 2020 newsletter: University City begins to stir

June 3 2020 Newsletter

University City Partners is committed to justness and opportunity for all

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...

Where Will They Play?

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...

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