University Centers

The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute is one of three applied research and community outreach units of the University, along with Charlotte Research Institute (www.charlotteresearchinstitute.com) and the Institute for Social Capital (www.socialcapital.uncc.edu).

Established to strengthen and enrich multidisciplinary programs of research, public service, or instruction conducted by the faculty and staff ,the institutes also have a strong positive impact on the economic development of the state by providing job opportunities, supplying technical assistance and training, fostering community development, and enhancing the transfer of new technologies. By engaging in partnerships with organizations such as private or corporate sponsors, educational institutions, and federal or state agencies, these institutes serve as an important means to address the diverse mission of the University.

Centers & Divisions:

The work of the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute is organized around four divisions and one center:

Community Research and Services
Economic Research and Analysis
Land Use and Environmental Planning
School Services
Center for Transportation Policy Studies