Forest Service Building Redevelopment
Summary
The city is partnering with the Give Group to convert the historic Forest Service building into 24 affordable housing units and community space, featuring unique tenant wealth-building programs like equity shares and emergency funds.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city purchased the building for $3.6 million using a private bond placement, with anticipated CRI TIF revenues and future sale proceeds covering the financial gap.
Low-to-moderate-income residents and students seeking affordable housing and wealth-building opportunities in downtown Ogden.
Taxpayers absorbing the initial valuation gap between acquisition and disposition costs.
Mentions & discussions (11)
City Council Work Session — 2026-09-08
The city sold the historic 1930s Forest Service building to a local developer for $2.8 million to create affordable housing and commercial studio space, sparking debate over the city's purchase loss versus the long-term community benefits.
Crews remove historic Ogden Union Station lettering in step toward restoration
Crews remove historic Ogden Union Station lettering in step toward restoration kjzz.com
City Council Work Session — 2026-08-11
The city is partnering with the Give Group to convert the historic Forest Service building into 24 affordable housing units and community space, featuring unique tenant wealth-building programs like equity shares and emergency funds.
Ogden Landmarks Commission - May 28, 2026
Property owners are looking to make updates to their historic homes and businesses. The commission ensures these changes keep the neighborhood's unique look intact.
Ogden Landmarks Commission - Apr 23, 2026
The commission reviewed and approved several applications for work on historic properties, including re-roofing, site improvements, and exterior alterations. These decisions ensure that renovations align with historic preservation standards while allowing for necessary property upkeep.
'Overjoyed': Ogden OKs plan to rehab deteriorating Union Stock Exchange Building
'Overjoyed': Ogden OKs plan to rehab deteriorating Union Stock Exchange Building KSL
City Council RDA Meeting — 2026-04-14
The city is trying to save the historic Exchange Building from further decay by partnering with a developer to turn it into corporate offices. It's a big deal because the building is a local landmark that has become a dangerous, costly drain on city resources.
Ogden Landmarks Commission - Mar 26, 2026
The commission reviewed a request to replace windows and trim on a historic storefront. The decision focused on ensuring new materials and designs are compatible with the building's historic character and the surrounding district.
As long-term plans for Ogden Union Station come together, smaller projects are coming soon | News, Sports, Jobs
As long-term plans for Ogden Union Station come together, smaller projects are coming soon | News, Sports, Jobs Standard-Examiner
'Overjoyed': Ogden OKs plan to rehab deteriorating Union Stock Exchange Building
OGDEN — A historic but deteriorating building in Ogden has a new lease on life.Ogden officials on Tuesday approved a plan to rehabilitate the vacant Union Stock Exchange Building, completed in 1931, so it can...
Ogden City announces agreement to preserve historic Forest Service Building
OGDEN — An important step in preserving one of Ogden’s historic Art Deco structures has been achieved. Ogden City announced in a press release Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement with a local development group to preserve and renovate the former U.S. Forest Service Building into a space for the arts and housing. […]
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