University City Projects/News

[KJHburg]

Griffith Lakes a development across Harris Blvd from Davis Lake was talked about in the 1990s I know as a developer I worked for was interested but it never happened.  Now this from the Biz Journal.  To see where it is look for a huge vacant tract of lake south side of Harris Blvd from Davis Lake Shopping Center. 

""Toll Brothers is also underway on developing homes and townhomes at Griffith Lakes, a large, mixed-use project in north Charlotte. The E.C. Griffith Co. owns around 400 acres for that project and Pou said Toll Brothers will develop 740 lots on around 300 of those acres. The project is Toll Brothers' first foray into north Charlotte, Pou said.""

Toll Brothers to continue growth strategy here - Charlotte Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

[videtur quam contuor]

E. C. Griffith, a long time Charlotte company, 100+ years and same family:

https://ecgriffith.com/history

[kermit]

Much to my surprise there appears to be a clothing store (?) setting up inside one of the retail spots in the UC station parking deck. It was in the storefront on the corner of UC Station blvd and N Tryon.

To be clear I saw a bunch of disorganized stuff (including several clothing racks and a bunch of boxes) inside the space as I passed on the train. There is no signage so I am really just guessing. I was just stunned to see activity there.

Related: anyone have a sense of how the Sabor at JW Clay is doing? Always seems quiet when I pass by. 

[KJHburg]

University City flyover courtesy of Charlotte Ledger.   My first 2 homes I ever owned were in this area.  

 

[tozmervo]

I'd totally forgotten about the new bridge. Per Charlotte's website, it sounds like construction is imminent. 

Edited December 10, 2021 by tozmervo

[KJHburg]

These new townhomes are within walking distance of the Centene campus.  They are really contemporary for the suburbs.  This was a major home run win for this homebuilder. They started this before Centene announced. 

[KJHburg]

New apartments by RangeWater on IBM Drive across from the Innovation Park  (https://accessopartners.com/property/innovation-park-8501/).  This is former IBM owned land and they still have more they are basically selling it off.  These new apartments will be between IBM Drive and I-85 right off Harris. 

 

The Old Republic Home Warranty company that quietly moved its HQ to Charlotte from the Bay area  (San Ramon CA) and renovated this building.  It looks great.  And  yes I saw a California tagged car in the lot.    69,000 sq ft building in the University Research  Park facing I-85. 

from the Biz Journal June 15 2021

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2021/06/15/old-republic-hiring-jobs-university-city.html

""Another California company has apparently quietly moved to the Queen City and is hiring for hundreds of jobs here. Darlene Heater, executive director of University City Partners, said during a presentation to Charlotte City Council on Monday that Old Republic Home Protection is bringing 660 jobs to Charlotte. She said the home-warranty company is leasing a full office building in University Research Park.  Heater described the project as a headquarters relocation from California. She said it took two years to recruit the company to Charlotte and that Old Republic looked at four different buildings in University City. The company's headquarters has been in San Ramon, California.  She said the company, under the codename Project Wharf, declined incentives to relocate here and that it will maintain operations in California. The decision to relocate to Charlotte was made in April, Heater said.""

 

Edited January 6, 2022 by KJHburg

[KJHburg]

Crescent is starting its new apartments Novel University Place the whole strip center is gone and I think this will be a big improvement to the area.  New lakefront apartments and hopefully a new office building and library between the new apartments and the Hilton.  This area has so much potential and is starting to really change.  3 smaller retail buildings are being built closer to N Tryon and JW Clay.    The Hilton hotel needs a refresh on the outside I think.  

https://www.noveluniversityplace.com/

https://www.watersedge-universityplace.com/

[JRCLT]

Yes please! It’s a sad old building in which the current library sits in.

https://qcitymetro.com/2021/01/05/university-city-library-needs-a-new-home-but-where/



https://universitycitypartners.org/2020/12/04/help-us-secure-the-right-home-for-university-citys-library/

“Time is running out to secure an amazing home for our future library.

- The developer has delayed the launch of his Waters Edge project since last spring to find a winning solution for all and has said he must break ground soon, with or without a library building.

- The owner of the property where our current library sits, Atrium Health, has said it has plans for that property but will delay their plans to provide a lease extension – if the county and library board have a firm plan and timetable for moving the library to a new home.

- The library board is expected to present a plan for our branch to the County Board in the next 1-2 weeks. The county, in turn, will likely decide in January how to proceed.”

Well…if someone doesn’t choose soon the library will either end up nowhere or more likely on county owned land far from “University Town Center” and far from mass transit (“the single largest public investments ever made in North Carolina – the LYNX light-rail line.”) as per University City Partner.

[KJHburg]

The university branch library needs to move to University Place somewhere.  I noticed lots of vacant space in that 2 story building with the lake frontage where Zapatas is but it is at lake level.  But I like a whole new building but regardless it does need to move to UP the downtown of the university area. 

[Third Strike]

https://charlottenc.gov/planning/Rezoning/RezoningPetitions/2021Petitions/Documents/Site_Plans/2021_206_siteplan.pdf
 

Rezoning plan for the Mallard Creek Pointe Shopping Center. 

[Hushpuppy321]

2 hours ago, Third Strike said:

https://charlottenc.gov/planning/Rezoning/RezoningPetitions/2021Petitions/Documents/Site_Plans/2021_206_siteplan.pdf
 

Rezoning plan for the Mallard Creek Pointe Shopping Center. 

Wow - adding up to 300 Apartments, UC truly is densifying.

[KJHburg]

2 hours ago, Third Strike said:

https://charlottenc.gov/planning/Rezoning/RezoningPetitions/2021Petitions/Documents/Site_Plans/2021_206_siteplan.pdf
 

Rezoning plan for the Mallard Creek Pointe Shopping Center. 

they were out surveying this yesterday when I powerwalked by this site.  University City is being revitalized  and lots of big box retail is disappearing.  

Edited January 7, 2022 by KJHburg

[JRCLT]

https://charlottenc.gov/planning/Rezoning/RezoningPetitions/2021Petitions/Documents/Site_Plans/2021_206_siteplan.pdf
 
Rezoning plan for the Mallard Creek Pointe Shopping Center. 

Honestly they need to improve the pedestrian accessibility to that shopping center. It’s hard to walk there. Not very pedestrian friendly as it should be IMO. This helps.

[rancenc]

New development in the works for University Place!

https://flournoycompanies.com/media/press-releases/flournoy-development-group-and-gid-partner-on-mixed-use-community-to-meet-demand-in-charlotte-north-carolinas-growing-university-region/

[kermit]

Tucked into the bottom of the CBJ article on the Midnight Diner was this tidbit:

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Dominick, who is also behind RedEye Diner at the EpiCentre, told CBJ that he has plans for a second Midnight Diner in the market. Expect one to open along the light-rail line in the University area. He’s targeting a 2023 opening.

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2022/01/14/filing-midnight-diner-snags-uptown-spot.html

[rancenc]

New apartment complex planned for the Mallard Creek Church area.

https://rebusinessonline.com/mcshane-construction-to-build-397-unit-apartment-community-in-charlotte/

[rancenc]

New entertainment options coming to the University City/SW area of Concord.

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/luxury-dine-in-cinema-coming-soon-north-charlotte/WIY3F2SVI5DIROGK2CZMSHDLZE/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0nTFLd3AXl_9JZlRxl50jOvzcGFmgKRrZEuCy5ghD5_yHcRAbuPPFU2e4

[KJHburg]

Drive by the Centene campus and it is turning out great.  Plus a couple of other buildings and companies there including TIAA which is a great looking campus as well.  well I thought I took a photo of TIAA but I guess I did not.  last photo is the Duke Energy data center. 

I will walk by the Centene campus next week sometime on a sunny day. 

Edited February 11, 2022 by KJHburg

[KJHburg]

No one adds this much space and not add jobs.  News from TTI Floor Care

""An existing tenant at the Innovation Park office property in University Research Park has signed a lease to significantly expand its office footprint there. TTI Floor Care North America will add about 68,000 square feet of space to its existing presence at the 12-building office campus in University City. The new lease will run the company's footprint to nearly 144,000 square feet at Innovation Park, where it has been located since 2016. TTI Floor Care will occupy its new space in June.  Innovation Park was initially built in the 1980s as IBM's headquarters. The campus includes 1.84 million square feet of office space across its dozen buildings and was purchased by Accesso and Partners Group for $270 million in 2019.   TTI Floor Care's offices at Innovation Park serve as the company's marketing and innovation center. TTI Floor Care is the largest floor-care business in North America and includes brands such as Dirt Devil, Hoover and Oreck. Its parent company is Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., which has locations globally. ""

TTI Floor Care expanding office presence at Innovation Park in University Research Park - Charlotte Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

https://www.ttifloorcare.com/overview

Charlotte the vacuum capital of USA!

 

 

 

[TheMightyBK]

Charlotte the vacuum capital of USA!
 
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce- new marketing slogan, “Charlotte sucks!”???? [emoji2957]


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[DownEast]

I don't think IBM ever planned to move their HQ here. That would have sent shockwaves through the universe. Doesn't Electrolux do vacuums as well? Lol.

[KJHburg]

38 minutes ago, DownEast said:

I don't think IBM ever planned to move their HQ here. That would have sent shockwaves through the universe. Doesn't Electrolux do vacuums as well? Lol.

I think they do.  Charlotte the Vacuum capital of the US of A.  We may suck but we are #1 at it! 

IBM never planned to move their HQ here that I know of but they always buy lots of land or they used to.  They still own acreage in University area but they are selling most of it off.   They made ATMs here in Charlotte at one time.  (my mom was a tester over there for a while) 

Edited February 15, 2022 by KJHburg

[NCMike1990]

On 1/14/2022 at 10:31 AM, kermit said:

Tucked into the bottom of the CBJ article on the Midnight Diner was this tidbit:

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2022/01/14/filing-midnight-diner-snags-uptown-spot.html

Think I found the location. It's the site of the former Pelican's Snoballs location at Brookside and Tryon.

The satellite image is from November 2021 and the Streetview is from January 2022. This seems like the spot for Midnight Diner #2.

 

[rancenc]

The Trevi Village project is well underway at North Tryon Street close to the Charlotte Motor Speedway.  The senior living complex is definitely taking shape.

https://newsouthprop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/NEW-SOUTH-PROPERTIES-TREVI-VILLAGE.pdf

Also a developer is planning apartments on the site with a recent February purchase of property.

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/developer-buys-land-apartments-near-charlotte-motor-speedway/WEWHSFPAENDF3PHJ23F5VXMQBI/

 

Edited April 9, 2022 by rancenc