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The largely empty parcel in downtown Ogden where the WonderBlock proposal would be developed. The photo was taken Nov. 14, 2022, and the view is looking northeasterly from the corner of 26th Street and Lincoln Avenue.
Tim Vandenack, Standard Examiner
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The largely empty parcel in downtown Ogden where the WonderBlock proposal would be developed. The photo was taken Nov. 14, 2022, and the view is looking northeasterly from the corner of 26th Street and Lincoln Avenue.
Tim Vandenack, Standard Examiner
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The largely empty parcel in downtown Ogden where the WonderBlock proposal would be developed. The photo was taken Nov. 14, 2022, and the view is looking northeasterly from the corner of 26th Street and Lincoln Avenue.
The largely empty parcel in downtown Ogden where the WonderBlock proposal would be developed. The photo was taken Nov. 14, 2022, and the view is looking northeasterly from the corner of 26th Street and Lincoln Avenue.
OGDEN — Ogden officials have planned more gatherings to spread word about the WonderBlock development and parking proposal and to get input from the public.
The city formally unveiled the plans in early November and held an open house on Nov. 15 to give the public a chance to learn more about the ambitious project, which could cost more than $240 million and revamp a large chunk of the downtown area. Now, more events are planned ahead of formal public hearings set for Jan. 10 on two proposed bond issues that would help cover the cost of the initiative.
Open house: The Ogden Community and Economic Development department, which worked with developer J. Fisher Cos. in crafting the proposals, is hosting another open house on Dec. 8. It’ll go from 5-7 pm and be held at Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave.
There, the public will have the chance “to interact with city staff to discuss the proposals, ask questions and provide comments,” reads a press release from the city.
Feedback: The Ogden Redevelopment Agency is holding a meeting at 6 pm Dec. 13, when residents will be able to address the Ogden City Council directly about the plans. That gathering will be held at City Council Chambers on the third floor of the Ogden Municipal Building, 2549 S. Washington Blvd.
The public may also provide feedback online. Go to bit.ly/3VoRw5C to provide feedback on the WonderBlock plans and bit.ly/3Udbe37 to provide feedback on the proposed shift to paid parking.
The WonderBlock plans call for development of 5.9 acres of largely vacant land off the north side of 26th Street between Grant and Lincoln avenues. Envisioned in the space is a cluster of four- and five-story buildings that would house apartments, a grocery store, and office and commercial space. Two parking garages are also envisioned as well as a pedestrian plaza cutting through the development and connecting it with Historic 25th Street.
In parallel to the WonderBlock development, officials are also proposing a gradual shift to paid parking throughout the downtown area.
The city is proposing a bond of $64 million to $75 million to help J. Fisher with the housing, hotel and commercial elements of the plans. The company would put up $124 million.
The city is proposing a second bond of $53.3 million to $85 million to build the two parking facilities in the WonderBlock space and to cover the cost of moving to paid parking.
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