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UNC Charlotte is proud to say, “We’re No. 2!”
UNC Charlotte sets enrollment record with more than 30,000 students University is now the second-largest institution in the UNC System UNC Charlotte news release Sept. 21, 2020 – UNC Charlotte is larger and more diverse than ever, according to enrollment figures announced on Sept. 21. Our university welcomed approximately 4,000 new first-year students, 2,600 transfer students and 2,400 new graduate students this fall, pushing total enrollment over 30,000 for the first time and making UNC Charlotte the second largest... read more
Tell Charlotte how to improve transportation and our urban forest
Charlotte is seeking our ideas regarding two major initiatives: Protecting and expanding the city’s tree canopy, and deciding the future of transportation and mobility in Charlotte. In each case, the city invites us to complete an online survey. Here are details: Charlotte Tree Canopy Action Plan Learn about city policies to preserve trees on public and private property and share your ideas for improving those policies. The survey includes three short videos. University City Partners is part of a working... read more
Commercial Real Estate Roundup – September 2020
September 2020 report on commercial real estate in University City – Charlotte Crescent Communities redefining creative office space at Escent Research Park Four-story, 159,000 SF Class A creative office community to open in 2021 near I-85 Two large courtyards include indoor and outdoor spaces for collaboration, respite, meetings Light-filled lobby and amenity center offer alternative workspaces for creativity, collaboration Efficient +/- 45,000 SF floor plans with virtually column-free layouts provide flexible interior design Connectivity is key. Crescent is seeking... read more
Crescent Communities redefining creative office space at Escent Research Park
Crescent Communities recently celebrated the topping-out of its transformative new office building, Escent Research Park. The four-story, 158,000 square-foot Class A creative office community is set to open in 2021 in University Research Park. Escent Research Park is designed to provide a modern workspace that can help companies inspire, retain and motivate top talent. Among the features that will shape that workspace are: Two large courtyards that include indoor and outdoor spaces for collaboration, respite, meetings. A light-filled double-height... read more
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 Market will open every Saturday in October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors will include some of Charlotte’s best local farmers, artisanal food makers and pop-up chefs. “We are delighted to offer a first-class farmers market for... read more