Updated on Oct. 10, 2016 The Pointe at University Place is filling up fast. With construction just beginning, the six-building retail development near the future JW Clay Boulevard light-rail station and parking deck already has leased eight of nine spaces in...
The long-vacant former Walmart building at University Place appears to have new tenants on the way. Property owner Tricor International Corp. has updated its leasing materials for the property to show a 44,945 SF space occupied by Conn’s Inc. and a 60,419 SF space...
University City will have not one but two spring festivals to enjoy over the next two weeks! Start with Spring Fling, 11-4 Saturday at the Shoppes at Worthington on Harris Boulevard. “It’ll be like a big block party,” says co-organizer Dominica Clementi. Then on May...
Balmy April evenings have returned, and you know what that means – Free Thursday evening concerts return to the lake at University Place! These are great events for all ages, and the performances will be memorable. This Thursday from 6-9, Skate Rink Jukebox will rock...
Efforts to shape the development surge expected to accompany light rail has reached a critical juncture. Planners presented their first draft of area plans for three North Tryon Street transit stations at a community meeting on March 11. The vision contained in the...
The most visible spot at University Place has a new tenant with a brash attitude. Welcome the first Carolinas location for Bar Louie, an 80-restaurant chain with the martini glass in its logo and a time-to-have-fun attitude inside. “Eat, Drink & Be Happy,” says...
2015 has been exceptional for University City and University City Partners, as our fresh-off-the-digital presses “2015 Annual Report” makes clear with exclamation marks! The report chronicles the opening of I-485, rapid progress on the LYNX light-rail line, strong...
University City Partners welcomes four new members to our Board of Directors: Shannon Dixon of Casto, Leslie Johnson of Mecklenburg County, Bobby Shields of Shielb PLLC, and Ryan Wetherington of Allen Tate. Each new member brings unique skills that will advance the...
University City Partners welcomes two very needed extra sets of hands – interns Abby Armstrong and Luis Martinez from UNC Charlotte. Abby, a senior marketing major, will help us share the news about UCP. Luis, a sophomore, hopes to gain insights into planning and...
What an amazing year! With light rail under construction, University City’s stretch of I-485 set to open next spring, dramatic jobs growth and resurgence in our neighborhoods, University City is being transformed. Our new 2014 Annual Report (CLICK to view or download)...
University City Partners welcomes its new board members: Tim Britt, Wells Fargo; John “Johno” Harris III, Lincoln Harris; Kati Hynes, Charlotte Chamber; Stuart Parks, The Arden Group; and Lat Purser Jr., Lat Purser and Associates. “This community is fortunate to have...
University City Partners has released its first Economic Development Report, putting an exclamation mark on a year of positive announcements. The report details 61 public and private construction and renovation projects either under way or announced in the last 12...
Congratulations to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for being one of two winners of the Charlotte Regional Partnership’s annual Jerry Awards for their contribution to the regional economy! From the Jerry awards: "The Electric Power Research Institute...
Online ad and marketing company targets small business If you haven’t heard the name Yodle until now, get used to it. One of the fastest growing advertising and marketing companies in the U.S. recently moved its 120-employee Charlotte operation into the Cambridge...
Fun 5K/10K on Saturday will benefit Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas You can win three ways at the inaugural Run Run Rudolph 5K/10K race this Saturday in University Research Park: Finish first in either race OR win the crowd’s loudest applause as “best seasonally...
After working with us for ten years, our founding Executive Director, Mary Hopper, decided to leave University City Partners (UCP). In her time with us, Mary was completely devoted to supporting our focus on enhancing the economic vitality of University City. UCP has...