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Update on University City Regional Library’s future home

Jan 21, 2021 | Economic Development, Library, Transit Oriented Development

Darlene Heater, Executive Director, University City Partners. I am so proud of your advocacy and support for our library. The people who will determine the future home of University City Regional Library have heard our community’s concerns. Leaders of Charlotte...

Help us secure the right home for University City’s library

Dec 4, 2020 | Economic Development, Events, Transit Oriented Development

Money is short, and time is running out. We need your help – NOW – to speak up for our library. (Updated Jan. 6, 2021) Major decisions over the next month will likely decide the location and scale of University City's next library. The current facility at 301 E. WT...

Make and enjoy art for free at 2 UCity venues

Jan 22, 2019 | Events

From classes in pottery-making to live theater and jazz performances, the arts are coming alive at the Mallard Creek Rec Center and University City Regional Library. The Arts and Science Council will present more than two dozen free artistic programs through June. The...

Explore arts, science and history for free Jan. 26-27

Jan 16, 2018 | Events

Explore diverse arts, science and history experiences for free in University City and throughout Charlotte-Mecklenburg on Jan. 26-27 – via Connect with Culture days. Dozens of performances, science programs, history events and museum visits will be offered for free...

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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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