Academy hits milestone for new CCLD

Published Oct. 15, 2010

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Force Academy officials signed an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact at the proposed site of the Center for Character and Leadership Development Oct. 6.

The new facility, scheduled to break ground in spring 2011 and be completed in 2013, will accommodate the expanding CCLD program and house approximately 65 annual seminars.

The CCLD will be approximately 46,000 square feet with a 110-foot glass skylight located on a portion of the Honor Court. The design, development and construction of the facility will incorporate economically sustainable principles. The facility will comply with all Air Force energy policies and will be designed to a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum standard.

Attending the signing ceremony were Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael Gould, Vice Superintendent Col. Tamra Rank, Dean of the Faculty Brig. Gen. Dana Born, Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Richard Clark, 10th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Rick LoCastro and Dr. Erv Rokke and Mark Hille from the USAFA Endowment.