Another construction project is coming to Belmont.
President Greg Jones announced on Tuesday a $10 million lead gift for the CORD-Powerhouse, a four-story, 29,000-square-foot building behind the Foutch Alumni House.
The gift comes from Belmont Trustee Cordia Harrington, who Harrington Place Dining was named after in 2016.
"The CORD will be that catalyst at Belmont; a place where students can collaborate, create and transform their biggest dreams into reality,” Harrington said in a press release. “This isn't just about building a facility; it's about creating an ecosystem where the next generation of leaders from across disciplines can develop the entrepreneurial mindset and innovative spirit needed to make a real difference in our world.”
The building will include a performance venue, a dining outlet, a collaboration space for students in creative disciplines and advanced recording capabilities.
“The CORD embodies our vision to reshape higher education, remove barriers between disciplines and create possibilities for our students to work collaboratively in unprecedented ways,” Jones said in the press release. “This will be a transformative gathering space for students."
Construction will begin in spring 2025 with a planned completion by August 2026.
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This article was written by Ty Wellemeyer