| The Wellston Developmental
Child Care Center is a key component of the Wellston
Sustainable Neighborhood Initiative Masterplan.
Located adjacent to a Metrolink Light Rail Sytstem
(with which it will share parking) as well as being
in close proximity to the Metropolitan Enterprise
Center (a new job training center) will allow the
Development Center to attain the goals of providing
early childhood education in a depressed neighborhood,
preparing children for the K-12 system, and providing
day care assistance for parents training for new
jobs.
The 14,650 SF building is oriented
primarily on an E-W axis maximizing orientation
for energy efficiency and daylighting. The building
footprint had been placed on the site to minimize
driveway length and take advantage of the adjacent
public parking. Stormwater from the site will
be handled by a series of micro-detention areas
integrated with native landscaping. The program
includes public, administrative, infant/toddler,
classrooms and support spaces.
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