Community Activity Centers - index
Community Activity Centers - ufc_4_740_18an0001
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) - ufc_4_740_18an0002
Foreword - ufc_4_740_18an0003
Foreword - Continued - ufc_4_740_18an0004
Contents - ufc_4_740_18an0005
Contents - Cont'd - ufc_4_740_18an0006
List of Figures - ufc_4_740_18an0007
List of Figures - Cont'd - ufc_4_740_18an0008
Executive Summary
Figure 1-2 Responsive to Local Factors
Figures 15a, 15b, and 15c, Types of Community Activity Centers
Figure 1-6 Design for Consolidated Activities
Introduction - ufc_4_740_18an0013
Figure 2-1 Developing the Community System
Figure 2-2 Participants in the CAC Process
References - ufc_4_740_18an0016
Planning - ufc_4_740_18an0017
Planning Principles
Figure 3-1 Elements of Community Provision
Figure 3-2 Responsive to Local Factors
Figure 3-3 Typical Community Provider Structure
Figure 3-4 Continuous Development
Figure 3-5 Community Framework
Figure 3-6 Mix of Various Functions
Figure 3-7 Consolodation Concept
Figure 3-8 Consolidation
Planning Process
Figure 3-10 Typical Post Analysis of Exisiting
Community System Projection
Table 3-1 Community Activities Needs Inventory
Figure 3-13 Local Center
Table 3-2 DOD Space Authorization Summary
Table 3-2 DOD Space Authorization Summary - Cont'd
Projected Service Strategies
Figure 3-15 Typical Post: Community Framework
Figure 3-16 Project Development: Process
Project Development Process - ufc_4_740_18an0037
Responsibilities - ufc_4_740_18an0038
Alternative Funding Sources
Facility Programming
Program Considerations
Table 4-1 Main Post and Local Centers: Typical Functional-Area Programs
Re-using Existing Facilities
Main Post Center
Figure 4-2 Main Post Center: Location
Table 4 - 2 Main Post Center: Typical Space Programs
Table 4 - 2 Main Post Center: Typical Space Programs - Cont'd
Figure 4-3 Main Post Center: Building Organization-Alternative Models
Figure 4 - 4 Main Post Center: Functions
Music
Local Centers
Figure 4-6 Local Center: Location
Table 4-3 Local Centers: Typical Space Programs
Figure 4-7 Small Local Center: Single Building
Figure 4-9 Local Center: Complex of Buildings
Figure 4-11 Local Troop Center: Funtions
Drama
Design Considerations - ufc_4_740_18an0058
Design Goals
Figure 5-2 Space Savings
Figure 5-3 Staff Efficiency
Figure 5-4 Activity Concentration
Figure 5-5 Family Support
Figure 5-6 Convenient Location
Figure 5 - 7 Identifiable Image
Figure 5-8 Phased Development
Energy Conservation - ufc_4_740_18an0067
Design for Consolidated Activities
Figure 5-9 Design for Consolidated Activities: Zone Definition
Zoning
Figure 5-10 Design for Consolidated Activities: Large Local Center
Figure 5-11 Design for Consolidated Activities: Main Post Center
Relationships - ufc_4_740_18an0073
Table 5 - 1 Program-to-Program Relationships: Complementary
Figure 5-13 General Program Relationship Consideration: Local Troop Center
Arts and Crafts
Bowling
Illustrative Designs
Using This Chapter - ufc_4_740_18an0079
Fort Plains: Main Post Center plus Local Centers
Figure 6-1 Fort Plains: Community Framework Plan
Existing Programs and Facilities - ufc_4_740_18an0082
Community Framework - ufc_4_740_18an0083
Figure 6-2 Fort Plains: nMain Post Center-Phasing
Table 6 - 1 Main Post Center: Functions Program
Table 6-2 Fort Plains Main Post Center: Space Program (Partial)
Figure 6-3 Perspective
Figure 6-4 Fort Plains: Main Post Center-Partial Plan
Building Organization - ufc_4_740_18an0089
Figure 6-6 Fort Plains: Local Troop Center- Elevation
Figure 6-7 Fort Plains: Local Troop Center-Site Plan
Fort Hills: Local Troop and Family Centers
Figure 6-9 Fort Hills: Community Framework Plan
Community Framework - ufc_4_740_18an0094
Table 6 - 4 Fort Hills Local Troop Center with Specialized Activities: Space Program
Figure 6-10 Fort Hills: Local Troop Center Main Floor Plan
Building Organization - ufc_4_740_18an0097
Figure 6-13 Fort Hills: Local Troop Center-Section
Table 6 - 5 Fort Hills Local Family Center with Specialized Activities: Space Program
Design Solution - ufc_4_740_18an0100
Figure 6-14 Fort Hills: Local family Center
Figure 6-15 Fort Hills: Local Family Center Main Floor
Figure 6-17 Basement Plan
Fort East: Renovated Local Troop Center
Figure 6-19 Fort East: Community Framework Plan
Community Framework - ufc_4_740_18an0106
Figure 6-20 Fort East: Main post Center Diagrammatic Plan
Figure 6-22 Elevation
Figure 6-21 Site Plan
Figure 6-23 Plan
Figure 6 - 24 Fort East: Renovated Local Troop Center-Section
Figure 6-25 Fort East: Renovated Local Troop Center Gymnasium
Figure 6-27 Fort East: Renovated Local Troop Center Arts and Crafts
Fort Pacific: Local Family Center
Figure 6-29 Fort Pacific: Community Framework Plan
Table 6 - 7 Fort Pacific Local Family Center: Space Program
Figure 6 - 31 Fort Pacific: local Family Center Perspective
Figure 6-30 Fort Pacific Local Family Centers-Site Plan
Figure 6-32 Fort Pacific: Local Family Center Plan
Building Organization - ufc_4_740_18an0120
Fort Sands: Main Post Center and Family Center
Figure 6-34 Fort Sands: Community Framework Plan
Existing Programs and Facilities - ufc_4_740_18an0123
Table 6 - 8 Fort Sands Family Center: Space Program
Family Morale Support Facility
Figure n6-37 Fort Sands: family Center Plan
Figure 6-36 Fort Sands: Family Center Isometric View
Fort Caribe: Community Activity and Bowling Center
Figure 6-38 Fort Caribe: Community Framework Plan
Table 6 - 9 Fort Caribe Community Activity Center: Space Program
Figure 6-40 fort Caribe Community Activity Center - Perspective
Figure 6-41 Fort Caribe: Community Activity Center Plan
Community Activity Centers for Remote Sites and Small Populations
Responsive to Local Factors
Figure 6 - 43 Fort Remote: Community Activity Center-Elevation
Figure 6 - 44 Fort Remote: Community Activity Center-Isometric View
Figure 6-45 Fort Remote: Community Activity Center-Main Floor plan
Organizational Principles
Table 6 - 10 Military Strength 1 - 25: Basic CAC Space Program
Figure 6 - 49 Isometric View
Table 6 - 12 Military Strength 101 - 250: Basic CAC Space Program
Figure 6-50 Basic Plan-Military Strength 101-250
Space Criteria: A Guide to the Guides
Using This Chapter - ufc_4_740_18an0144
Table 7 - 1 DOD Space Authorization for Aero Club Facilities
Table 7 - 2 DOD Space Authorization for Arts and Crafts Centers
Table 7 - 4 Space Allocation for Handcrafted Pottery and Ceramics
Table 7 - 6 Space Allocation for Drawing and Painting
Table 7 - 8 Space Allocation for Weaving, Textiles and General Handcrafts
Table 7 - 10 Space Allocation for Photography
Table 7 - 11 Space Allocation for Woodwork and Repair
Automotive Centers DG 1110-3-126
Table 7 - 15 Space Allocation for Automotive Areas
Table 7 - 16 Space Allocation for Welding and Machine Shop
Table 7 - 17 Space Allocation for Office and Storage
Banking Facilities
Bowling Facilities
Chapels and Religious Education Facilities DG 1110-3-116
Table 7 - 23 Recommended Space Allocation for Chapels
Baptistry
Table 7 - 24 Recommended Space Allocation for Religious Education Facilities
Table 7 - 26 Space Allocation for REF Administration
Nursery
Adult/Young Adult Areas
Table 7 - 27 DOD Space Authorization for Child Care
Home Base Activity Spaces
Table 7-28 Recommendewd Space Allocation for Child development
Large Group/Motor Activities Areas
Table 7 - 29 Recommended Space Allocation for Child Development
Support Spaces - ufc_4_740_18an0170
Outdoor Activity Spaces
Children's Outdoor Play Environments
Commissary Stores
Credit Union Facilities
Education Centers
Staff Spaces
Table 7 - 34 Recommended Space Allocation for Education Centers
Table 7 - 35 Space Allocation for Vocational Training Spaces
Table 7 - 36 DOD Space Authorization for Exchange Amusement Centers
Table 7 - 38 DOD Space Authorization for Exchange Cafeterias and Snack Bars
Table 7 - 40 DOD Space Authorization for Gasoline and Service Stations
Main Retail Stores
Table 7 - 42 DOD Space Authorization for Family/Community Service Centers
Golf Facilities
Gymnasiums and Physical Fitness Centers
Table 7 - 46 Recommended Space Allocation for Physical Fitness Centers
Table 7 - 49 DOD Space Authorization for Outdoor/Indoor Swimming Pools
Table 7 - 53 Space Allocation for Exercise Rooms
Support Spaces - ufc_4_740_18an0189
Table 7 - 56 DOD Space Authorization for Main Libraries
Table 7 - 58 Recommended Space Allocation for Main Libraries
Table 7 - 59 Space Allocation for Reference Area
Table 7 - 60 Space Allocation for Periodicals Area
Table 7 - 61 Space Allocation for Children's Area
Table 7 - 62 Space Allocation for Reading and Study Areas
Table 7 - 63 Space Allocation for Technical Services Area
Shipping and Receiving
Military Recreation Supply/Support Facility
Music and Drama Centers - ufc_4_740_18an0199
Table 7 - 67 Space Allocation for Music and Drama Centers
Table 7 - 68 Space Allocation for Room with Stage or Platform
Table 7 - 69 Space Allocation for Performers' Area
Table 7 - 70 Space Allocation for Technical Facilities
Table 7-72 Space Allocation for Public Space
Table 7 - 71 Space Allocation for Preparatory Areas
Table 773 Space Allocation For Staff Areas
Open Messes (Clubs)
Outdoor Playing Courts and Fields
Tennis Court
Regulation Baseball Field
Volleyball Court
Badminton Court
Outdoor Recreation Facilities
Package Liquor Stores
Post Offices
Recreation Centers - ufc_4_740_18an0216
Table 7 - 83 Recommended Space Allocation for Recreation Centers
Large Group Activities
Table 7 - 85 Space Allocation for Table Games Area
Open Multi-Purpose Area
Table 7 - 86 Space Allocation for Special Interest Area
Table 7 - 87 Space Allocation for Administrative Offices
Table 7 - 90 Space Allocation for Snack Bar
Transition and Service Areas
Restaurants
Roller/Ice Skating Rinks
Stadiums
Theatres
Thrift Shops
Youth Centers - ufc_4_740_18an0230
Table 7 - 101 Recommended Space Allocation for Youth Centers
Drop-in Module
Snack Facilities
Programmed Spaces Module
Large Space Module
Table 7 - 103 Space Allocation for Entry and Circulation
Supervision and Administration Spaces
Outdoor Module
Community Activity Centers - ufc_4_740_18an0001
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) - ufc_4_740_18an0002
Foreword - ufc_4_740_18an0003
Foreword - Continued - ufc_4_740_18an0004
Contents - ufc_4_740_18an0005
Contents - Cont'd - ufc_4_740_18an0006
List of Figures - ufc_4_740_18an0007
List of Figures - Cont'd - ufc_4_740_18an0008
Executive Summary
Figure 1-2 Responsive to Local Factors
Figures 15a, 15b, and 15c, Types of Community Activity Centers
Figure 1-6 Design for Consolidated Activities
Introduction - ufc_4_740_18an0013
Figure 2-1 Developing the Community System
Figure 2-2 Participants in the CAC Process
References - ufc_4_740_18an0016
Planning - ufc_4_740_18an0017
Planning Principles
Figure 3-1 Elements of Community Provision
Figure 3-2 Responsive to Local Factors
Figure 3-3 Typical Community Provider Structure
Figure 3-4 Continuous Development
Figure 3-5 Community Framework
Figure 3-6 Mix of Various Functions
Figure 3-7 Consolodation Concept
Figure 3-8 Consolidation
Planning Process
Figure 3-10 Typical Post Analysis of Exisiting
Community System Projection
Table 3-1 Community Activities Needs Inventory
Figure 3-13 Local Center
Table 3-2 DOD Space Authorization Summary
Table 3-2 DOD Space Authorization Summary - Cont'd
Projected Service Strategies
Figure 3-15 Typical Post: Community Framework
Figure 3-16 Project Development: Process
Project Development Process - ufc_4_740_18an0037
Responsibilities - ufc_4_740_18an0038
Alternative Funding Sources
Facility Programming
Program Considerations
Table 4-1 Main Post and Local Centers: Typical Functional-Area Programs
Re-using Existing Facilities
Main Post Center
Figure 4-2 Main Post Center: Location
Table 4 - 2 Main Post Center: Typical Space Programs
Table 4 - 2 Main Post Center: Typical Space Programs - Cont'd
Figure 4-3 Main Post Center: Building Organization-Alternative Models
Figure 4 - 4 Main Post Center: Functions
Music
Local Centers
Figure 4-6 Local Center: Location
Table 4-3 Local Centers: Typical Space Programs
Figure 4-7 Small Local Center: Single Building
Figure 4-9 Local Center: Complex of Buildings
Figure 4-11 Local Troop Center: Funtions
Drama
Design Considerations - ufc_4_740_18an0058
Design Goals
Figure 5-2 Space Savings
Figure 5-3 Staff Efficiency
Figure 5-4 Activity Concentration
Figure 5-5 Family Support
Figure 5-6 Convenient Location
Figure 5 - 7 Identifiable Image
Figure 5-8 Phased Development
Energy Conservation - ufc_4_740_18an0067
Design for Consolidated Activities
Figure 5-9 Design for Consolidated Activities: Zone Definition
Zoning
Figure 5-10 Design for Consolidated Activities: Large Local Center
Figure 5-11 Design for Consolidated Activities: Main Post Center
Relationships - ufc_4_740_18an0073
Table 5 - 1 Program-to-Program Relationships: Complementary
Figure 5-13 General Program Relationship Consideration: Local Troop Center
Arts and Crafts
Bowling
Illustrative Designs
Using This Chapter - ufc_4_740_18an0079
Fort Plains: Main Post Center plus Local Centers
Figure 6-1 Fort Plains: Community Framework Plan
Existing Programs and Facilities - ufc_4_740_18an0082
Community Framework - ufc_4_740_18an0083
Figure 6-2 Fort Plains: nMain Post Center-Phasing
Table 6 - 1 Main Post Center: Functions Program
Table 6-2 Fort Plains Main Post Center: Space Program (Partial)
Figure 6-3 Perspective
Figure 6-4 Fort Plains: Main Post Center-Partial Plan
Building Organization - ufc_4_740_18an0089
Figure 6-6 Fort Plains: Local Troop Center- Elevation
Figure 6-7 Fort Plains: Local Troop Center-Site Plan
Fort Hills: Local Troop and Family Centers
Figure 6-9 Fort Hills: Community Framework Plan
Community Framework - ufc_4_740_18an0094
Table 6 - 4 Fort Hills Local Troop Center with Specialized Activities: Space Program
Figure 6-10 Fort Hills: Local Troop Center Main Floor Plan
Building Organization - ufc_4_740_18an0097
Figure 6-13 Fort Hills: Local Troop Center-Section
Table 6 - 5 Fort Hills Local Family Center with Specialized Activities: Space Program
Design Solution - ufc_4_740_18an0100
Figure 6-14 Fort Hills: Local family Center
Figure 6-15 Fort Hills: Local Family Center Main Floor
Figure 6-17 Basement Plan
Fort East: Renovated Local Troop Center
Figure 6-19 Fort East: Community Framework Plan
Community Framework - ufc_4_740_18an0106
Figure 6-20 Fort East: Main post Center Diagrammatic Plan
Figure 6-22 Elevation
Figure 6-21 Site Plan
Figure 6-23 Plan
Figure 6 - 24 Fort East: Renovated Local Troop Center-Section
Figure 6-25 Fort East: Renovated Local Troop Center Gymnasium
Figure 6-27 Fort East: Renovated Local Troop Center Arts and Crafts
Fort Pacific: Local Family Center
Figure 6-29 Fort Pacific: Community Framework Plan
Table 6 - 7 Fort Pacific Local Family Center: Space Program
Figure 6 - 31 Fort Pacific: local Family Center Perspective
Figure 6-30 Fort Pacific Local Family Centers-Site Plan
Figure 6-32 Fort Pacific: Local Family Center Plan
Building Organization - ufc_4_740_18an0120
Fort Sands: Main Post Center and Family Center
Figure 6-34 Fort Sands: Community Framework Plan
Existing Programs and Facilities - ufc_4_740_18an0123
Table 6 - 8 Fort Sands Family Center: Space Program
Family Morale Support Facility
Figure n6-37 Fort Sands: family Center Plan
Figure 6-36 Fort Sands: Family Center Isometric View
Fort Caribe: Community Activity and Bowling Center
Figure 6-38 Fort Caribe: Community Framework Plan
Table 6 - 9 Fort Caribe Community Activity Center: Space Program
Figure 6-40 fort Caribe Community Activity Center - Perspective
Figure 6-41 Fort Caribe: Community Activity Center Plan
Community Activity Centers for Remote Sites and Small Populations
Responsive to Local Factors
Figure 6 - 43 Fort Remote: Community Activity Center-Elevation
Figure 6 - 44 Fort Remote: Community Activity Center-Isometric View
Figure 6-45 Fort Remote: Community Activity Center-Main Floor plan
Organizational Principles
Table 6 - 10 Military Strength 1 - 25: Basic CAC Space Program
Figure 6 - 49 Isometric View
Table 6 - 12 Military Strength 101 - 250: Basic CAC Space Program
Figure 6-50 Basic Plan-Military Strength 101-250
Space Criteria: A Guide to the Guides
Using This Chapter - ufc_4_740_18an0144
Table 7 - 1 DOD Space Authorization for Aero Club Facilities
Table 7 - 2 DOD Space Authorization for Arts and Crafts Centers
Table 7 - 4 Space Allocation for Handcrafted Pottery and Ceramics
Table 7 - 6 Space Allocation for Drawing and Painting
Table 7 - 8 Space Allocation for Weaving, Textiles and General Handcrafts
Table 7 - 10 Space Allocation for Photography
Table 7 - 11 Space Allocation for Woodwork and Repair
Automotive Centers DG 1110-3-126
Table 7 - 15 Space Allocation for Automotive Areas
Table 7 - 16 Space Allocation for Welding and Machine Shop
Table 7 - 17 Space Allocation for Office and Storage
Banking Facilities
Bowling Facilities
Chapels and Religious Education Facilities DG 1110-3-116
Table 7 - 23 Recommended Space Allocation for Chapels
Baptistry
Table 7 - 24 Recommended Space Allocation for Religious Education Facilities
Table 7 - 26 Space Allocation for REF Administration
Nursery
Adult/Young Adult Areas
Table 7 - 27 DOD Space Authorization for Child Care
Home Base Activity Spaces
Table 7-28 Recommendewd Space Allocation for Child development
Large Group/Motor Activities Areas
Table 7 - 29 Recommended Space Allocation for Child Development
Support Spaces - ufc_4_740_18an0170
Outdoor Activity Spaces
Children's Outdoor Play Environments
Commissary Stores
Credit Union Facilities
Education Centers
Staff Spaces
Table 7 - 34 Recommended Space Allocation for Education Centers
Table 7 - 35 Space Allocation for Vocational Training Spaces
Table 7 - 36 DOD Space Authorization for Exchange Amusement Centers
Table 7 - 38 DOD Space Authorization for Exchange Cafeterias and Snack Bars
Table 7 - 40 DOD Space Authorization for Gasoline and Service Stations
Main Retail Stores
Table 7 - 42 DOD Space Authorization for Family/Community Service Centers
Golf Facilities
Gymnasiums and Physical Fitness Centers
Table 7 - 46 Recommended Space Allocation for Physical Fitness Centers
Table 7 - 49 DOD Space Authorization for Outdoor/Indoor Swimming Pools
Table 7 - 53 Space Allocation for Exercise Rooms
Support Spaces - ufc_4_740_18an0189
Table 7 - 56 DOD Space Authorization for Main Libraries
Table 7 - 58 Recommended Space Allocation for Main Libraries
Table 7 - 59 Space Allocation for Reference Area
Table 7 - 60 Space Allocation for Periodicals Area
Table 7 - 61 Space Allocation for Children's Area
Table 7 - 62 Space Allocation for Reading and Study Areas
Table 7 - 63 Space Allocation for Technical Services Area
Shipping and Receiving
Military Recreation Supply/Support Facility
Music and Drama Centers - ufc_4_740_18an0199
Table 7 - 67 Space Allocation for Music and Drama Centers
Table 7 - 68 Space Allocation for Room with Stage or Platform
Table 7 - 69 Space Allocation for Performers' Area
Table 7 - 70 Space Allocation for Technical Facilities
Table 7-72 Space Allocation for Public Space
Table 7 - 71 Space Allocation for Preparatory Areas
Table 773 Space Allocation For Staff Areas
Open Messes (Clubs)
Outdoor Playing Courts and Fields
Tennis Court
Regulation Baseball Field
Volleyball Court
Badminton Court
Outdoor Recreation Facilities
Package Liquor Stores
Post Offices
Recreation Centers - ufc_4_740_18an0216
Table 7 - 83 Recommended Space Allocation for Recreation Centers
Large Group Activities
Table 7 - 85 Space Allocation for Table Games Area
Open Multi-Purpose Area
Table 7 - 86 Space Allocation for Special Interest Area
Table 7 - 87 Space Allocation for Administrative Offices
Table 7 - 90 Space Allocation for Snack Bar
Transition and Service Areas
Restaurants
Roller/Ice Skating Rinks
Stadiums
Theatres
Thrift Shops
Youth Centers - ufc_4_740_18an0230
Table 7 - 101 Recommended Space Allocation for Youth Centers
Drop-in Module
Snack Facilities
Programmed Spaces Module
Large Space Module
Table 7 - 103 Space Allocation for Entry and Circulation
Supervision and Administration Spaces
Outdoor Module
