Benefits of IKEA Charlotte to University City

Improved connectivity that supports 29/49 at grade intersection and mobility in the University City area
Demonstrates to NCDOT that City will build road network that supports at grade 29/49 intersection
Crescent donates 11 acres for Connector Road (est. value $2.2 million)
Crescent donates 8 acres for City Boulevard (est. value $1.6 million)
Development agreement allows the opportunity to design road and adjacent land uses consistently
University City and Region land world-class retailer
IKEA Charlotte Groundbreaking


6.29.2010 Former IBM complex gets new name: Innovation Park BECO South is offering a glimpse at changes coming to Meridian Corporate Center - beginning with a new name and logo that reflect ...Read article >
6.29.2010 Furniture Row rising near new link to Tryon Street The Belgate mixed-use center at City Boulevard and I-85 continues to take shape, even in the very slow economy. Visitors to IKEA w...Read article >
6.29.2010 Dining news: Taste of Philly arrives; Ishi grows A Taste of Philly has opened at the Shoppes at University Place. The menu proclaims, "The World's Best Cheesesteak," but also mak...Read article >

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