UNION STATION
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UNION STATION
Project Roadmap
Ogden’s Union Station stands as a landmark of the city’s railroading legacy and a powerful symbol of the cultural and economic transformation brought to the West by the transcontinental railroad. While it no longer functions as an active train depot, the Station continues to draw visitors from around the world and remains a defining feature of Ogden’s identity. The goal moving forward is to thoughtfully modernize Union Station to improve access, functionality, and visitor experience while preserving the architectural character and historical significance that make it unique. By balancing careful preservation with strategic improvements, Union Station can continue to serve as a welcoming, dynamic place that connects people to Ogden’s past while supporting its future.
Complete: Community Visioning & Concept Selection
- Initial planning studies (Make Ogden, Union Station Framework, Ogden Onboard, etc.)
- Broad community engagement sessions (2020–2024)
- Selection of preferred concept (“Concept C”)
In Progress (Live): Detailed Master Plan Development
- Consultant team preparing site plans, land use framework, circulation, open space, and design standards
- Ongoing public open houses & workshops
- Integration of museum, transit, Wall Avenue, and economic study component
Planned | Upcoming: Draft Master Plan Finalization
- Incorporate public feedback into refined plan
- Technical review (city departments, UTA, UDOT, consultants)
- Produce complete draft for Council/Planning Commission
Planned | Upcoming: Formal Public Review & Adoption
- Planning Commission hearings
- City Council hearings
- Public communications and publishing final plan
- Formal Adoption of Union Station Neighborhood Master Plan
Planned | Upcoming: Implementation Tools & Approvals
- Update zoning & overlays (if needed)
- Adopt design guidelines/standards
- Establish/amend Funding or other related boundaries
- Finalize financing strategies (RDA/TIF/HTRZ, bonds, grants)
Planned | Upcoming: Exclusive Negotiation Agreement → Master Development Agreement
- Transition from ENA to executed MDA with development partner
- Define roles, phasing, and funding commitments
- Formalize responsibilities between City, UTA, private developer, and museum partners
Planned | Upcoming: Pre-Development & Site Preparation
- Utility coordination (water, sewer, power, telecom)
- Environmental review/remediation (if needed on former UP/UTA parcels)
- Demolition of non-historic/temporary structures
- Interim site uses (parking, staging) planned during transition
Planned | Upcoming: Infrastructure & Public Realm Construction (Phase 1)
- Wall Avenue reconstruction & streetscape
- Transit/parking structure buildout
- Union Station Plaza and pedestrian connections
- Streets, sidewalks, lighting, and utilities installed
Planned | Upcoming: Vertical Development (Phase 2+)
- Mixed-use parcels (north and south sites) activated with private development
- Ground floors: retail/restaurant/office
- Upper floors: residential, hospitality, office
- Ongoing buildout of plazas, paseos, open space
Planned | Upcoming: Project Delivery & Monitoring
- Ongoing phasing over multiple years
- Periodic updates to Master Plan as conditions change
- Continued engagement through Union Station Neighborhood Engagement Group
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IN THE NEWS
Broader Vision for Livability and Activation
State of the City Address Preview — Union Station as a Priority
Near-Term Enhancements Underway
As Long-Term Plans for Ogden Union Station Come Together, Smaller Projects Are Coming Soon
Continued Focus on Rail Integration and Transit Use
Union Station Neighborhood Concept Entering Important Planning Stage