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Commercial Real Estate Roundup – August 2020
July 2020 report on commercial real estate in University City – Charlotte Centene buys additional 51.8 acres in University Research Park Electrolux has sold Centene 51.8 acres fronting Claude Freeman Drive and David Taylor Drive Centene now owns 132 acres in research park for future East Coast headquarters First phase to include 770,000 SF office building near Gov. Hunt Road MORE Three developers seeking rezonings for 149 acres owned by IBM 700-plus apartments, townhomes near University City Blvd... read moreInformal community survey finds strong interest in farmers market, local businesses, greenways
In April and May, we invited University City residents and workers to complete an informal survey about programs and improvements they’d like to see in our community. More than 200 people took part. Here’s what they shared. How well do their responses match what you would say? About the people who responded Of the 209 people who took part, four-fifths say they live in University City, while the remainder say they work here. About half of the residents live... read more
Commercial Real Estate Roundup – July 2020
July 2020 report on commercial real estate in University City – Charlotte Centene to break ground on URP campus in August First buildings will be 770,000 SF main building and parking garage, Charlotte Observer reports Centene completed purchase on July 10 of 80.1 acres along Gov Hunt Road for $10 million Read full July 1 news release about Centene’s East Coast HQ plans MORE Innovation Park owners unveil plan to take massive complex to the next level Accesso Partners... read more
Join us July 22 for interactive discussion on small-business grants
Join University City Partners and Holly Eskridge, Assistant Economic Development Director for the City of Charlotte, on July 22 for an interactive discussion about the Access to Capital grants available for small businesses. How to take part The event will take place 3-3:30 pm July 22 using Facebook Live. Access the event via the University City Partners Facebook page. About the grants Through the small business recovery program, the City of Charlotte is distributing $30 million in federal CARES... read more
University City Welcomes Centene Corporation
University City Partners is excited to announce the addition of Centene Corporation to its market. Earlier today (July 1, 2020), Centene announced that it will establish an East Coast headquarters in University City, Charlotte, after completing a comprehensive evaluation process. The company will begin construction in August on its new campus along Governor Hunt Road in University Research Park and plans to create 6,000 new jobs and invest $1 billion in the Charlotte community over time. “Charlotte has great... read more
Kids Eat Free daily this summer thanks to hospital, campus
Many youngsters and teens in University City often go hungry, and the problem has gotten worse with the closing of public school lunch programs since March. To fill the gap this summer, Atrium Health University City, UNC Charlotte and their partners provide free nutritious lunches each day plus breakfast for the following day to ALL KIDS ages 18 and younger. Here are the details for receiving meals via curbside pickup 11 am-1 pm Mondays-Fridays at Atrium Health University City... read more
$45,000 grant helps key programs in UCITY Family Zone
A $45,000 grant to the UCITY Family Zone organization is helping several groups provide food, job training and crucial communication skills to thousands of University City residents. This grant is from United Way and the Foundation for the Carolinas COVID-19 Emergency Response Awards. Many needs and many volunteers Mark DeHaven, co-founding director of the UCITY Family Zone, says that the grant can have a significant impact because it leverages the extensive volunteer efforts of many groups. “We have many organizations,... read more