Glow Sticks and Skyline Shine at Ascent Uptown Lighting Launch
CHARLOTTE, NC – July 22, 2025 – Ascent Uptown, a luxury apartment tower in uptown Charlotte, has unveiled a new lighting installation to illuminate Charlotte’s skyline with color and character year-round.
To celebrate the launch, Ascent Uptown and the Charlotte Knights hosted a community event on July 18 at Romare Bearden Park. Residents and fans gathered after the Knights’ game against the Durham Bulls for glow sticks, surprise entertainment, and music in the heart of uptown.
The lights, located along the building’s 11-story parking garage, are fully programmable and capable of displaying vibrant colors for holidays, cultural observances, local sports milestones, and other community events. Residents can submit lighting requests by emailing Moira Quinn at mquinn@charlottecentercity.org. The new lighting display joins other iconic illuminated buildings such as Bank of America, Truist and Wells Fargo towers.
Ascent Uptown Lighting Feature
“We’re excited to add more color and vibrance to Charlotte’s skyline,” said Greystar Senior Regional Property Manager Renata Rushing. “This lighting feature is a way for us to celebrate meaningful moments with our residents and be part of the energy that makes this city so special.”
The event builds on a growing lineup of programming at Romare Bearden Park. With support from Charlotte Center City Partners and other community stakeholders, the park has become a central hub for free, inclusive experiences from outdoor fitness classes to family-friendly concerts.
Located at the corner of Third and South Poplar Streets, Ascent Uptown opened in 2017 and is one of the tallest residential buildings in Charlotte. The 33-story, 300-unit tower offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and penthouses, along with more than 14,000 square feet of amenity space and 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.
About Ascent Uptown
Ascent Uptown is a 33-story luxury apartment community overlooking Romare Bearden Park and Truist Field in the heart of Charlotte. The building features upscale amenities including a heated rooftop saltwater pool, sky lounge and event space, fitness center, and penthouse lounge. For more information, visit liveascentuptown.com.
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Ascent Uptown is a 33-story luxury apartment community overlooking Romare Bearden Park and Truist Field in the heart of Charlotte. The building features upscale amenities including a heated rooftop saltwater pool, sky lounge and event space, fitness center, and penthouse lounge. For more information, visit liveascentuptown.com.
Media Contact
Becky Budds
704-218-9362
becky@ascentcomms.com