Union Station Building

Cape Fear Community College’s new Union Station project will be a major new addition to the landscape of downtown Wilmington. The project is the first building funded by the $164 million bond referendum passed by New Hanover County voters in November 2008.

Located at the corner of Front and Red Cross streets, the building will enable CFCC to better serve local citizens by providing more classrooms for general college classes, expanded health care training labs, and a student services center. The top floor will include a large conference room which can be used by businesses and community organizations for public and private events. The project also includes plans to renovate the area around Union Station to create an attractive and functional environment that will benefit students, employees, visitors and the general public.

The building was designed by LS3P Architects in Wilmington and is slated to open in 2013.

Basic Specifications:
Location: Corner of Front and Red Cross streets
Size: 250,000 square feet
Height 6 stories
Estimated cost: $57.9 million (building); $20 million (parking structure)

Architectural Style:
The architecture of Union Station will reflect historic style of former Atlantic Coast Line passenger station, which once sat on the same site.