Pinch me, I must be dreaming
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6/22/2006
I read the posts about Ogden left here by others, and I just gotta say, they must be referring to an entirely different town. I've lived in the Ogden area for the last 15 years and in Ogden proper for the last 4, so I can speak from experience. Ogden is a much maligned, hidden jewel. I guess I don't mind if it isn't experiencing the crazy growth that many other areas of Utah have to constantly deal with. That means there is a stability here with the population, traffic, business, etc. I am vey lucky to live in the shadow of the Wasatch mountains with hiking trails a few blocks away. I live in a neighborhood with old trees so I have shade and birds and changing colors and fresh air. I didn't have to pay very much for a wonderful historic home because real estate is undervalued in Ogden and the trend in Utah is to build new "Garage Mahals". I don't have to go far to see the Utah Symphony, the Utah Opera, Ballet West or Utah Musical Theater. I can go to festivals, parades, a farmer's market, the library, art galleries, fine restaurants, etc. I live near Weber State University, so I can enjoy all that has to offer. My children benefit from the University now, because it is involved in the Ogden City Schools. There may be high crime statistics, but I suspect that is the case because so much is done to catch and deter crime here. I have never felt unsafe by myself or with my family. As for employment, if you have a hard time finding work here, I can't think of why. There are plenty of jobs. There are no "slums" here. There are certainly areas that need more care and attention, but I don't know where to go where that isn't the case. As for the people here--they are the friendliest, nicest, most neighborly I have ever experienced. The last 4 years here have been a joy, and I can't believe how lucky we've been to live here.
Jeannine | Ogden, UT