University City, or simply "University", is an edge city within the city limits of Charlotte, North Carolina, surrounding the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) campus. It is found in northeastern Mecklenburg County, southeast of Interstate 85 and predominantly along University City Boulevard (NC 49) and W.T. Harris Boulevard (NC 24). Interstate 485 and US 29 (N. Tryon Street) also pass through the area. It is neighbored by the town of Harrisburg and the city of Concord. Attractions along University City's outskirts include Lowe's Motor Speedway and Concord Mills Mall. University City is home to the University Research Park, one of the largest research parks in the state. Edge city is an American term for a relatively new concentration of business, shopping and entertainment outside a traditional urban area, in what had recently been a residential suburb or semi-rural community. ... City limits refers to the defined limits of a citys area. ... Flag Nickname: Formal: The Queen City, Hornets Nest - Informal: The City of Churches, Tree City USA Location Location in Mecklenburg County in the state of North Carolina Coordinates: Government Country State Counties United States North Carolina Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Mayor Pat McCrory, (R) Geographical characteristics Area 280. ... The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte, UNCC, or for athletics purposes, Charlotte) is a public university located in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Mecklenburg County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Interstate 85 (abbreviated I-85) is an interstate highway in the southeastern United States. ... NC 24 is a North Carolina State Highway. ... For two unbuilt highways, see Interstate 485 (Georgia). ... United States Highway 29 is a north-south United States highway that runs for 1,036 miles (1,667 km) from the western suburbs of Baltimore to Pensacola, Florida. ... Harrisburg, a northeastern suburb of Charlotte, is a town located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. ... Concord is a city located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, a suburb of Charlotte. ... Lowes Motor Speedway (formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway) is a superspeedway in Concord, North Carolina, a few miles north of Charlotte. ... A research park is an area set aside for businesses and institutions for scientific research and development. ...

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