University of South Florida Polytechnic begins work on new Lakeland campus

News release: The University of South Florida Polytechnic is planning to construct the first building for the school's new campus in Lakeland, Fla. The 100,000-square-foot USFP Science & Technology building will sit on the northernmost corner of the campus and will be the cornerstone of the new campus. The facility also will establish the design scheme for all buildings within phase I of the campus master plan. Groundbreaking is expected late this year, and a scheduled opening is planned for late summer 2012. The architect is Santiago Calatrava/Festina Lente Services.