This project includes expansion of the Green Library, by building an addition to the existing structure. The addition will provide space to be allocated for student study spaces, open group collaborative spaces, group study rooms, and designated graduate student study areas. Standards of the Association for College and Research Libraries recommend allocating seating for 20% of FTE enrollment. Currently we have seating for approximately 1300 students, roughly 4% of the recommended allocation. This addition will add much needed study space. The project budget includes extraordinary costs of upgrading and extending existing central campus infrastructure to the project site. In recognition of the University's commitment to sustainability practices, this project will be designed and built with the goal of meeting the USGBC's LEED-NC "Silver" certification rating level at a minimum. The Project shall comply with Florida Statutes 255.251 Energy Conservation and Sustainable Buildings Act including 255.252 (3) and (4). This project is included in the "2015-2020 Educational Plant Survey" dated 1/20/2016, recommendation 3.3. This project is currently in the FY 2020-2025 CIP and is planned for 2023, 2024, and 2025. As of August 18, 2023, a timeline for design and construction has not been determined. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
.webp)
