ET112b – D.C. Central Kitchen: Empowering Healthy Communities Through Mission-Driven Design
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How can a nonprofit's facility design amplify its impact?
This tour will unveil the new headquarters of the award-winning D.C. Central Kitchen. The organization operated out of the cramped basement of a homeless shelter for years before it finally had the opportunity to build a new headquarters—one that truly reflects the transformative nature of its work.
Visiting this transformative new facility, known as The Michael R. Klein Center for Jobs and Justice, you'll be inspired by a bright and activated space designed on a tight-budget and for a diverse user group.
How can a nonprofit's facility design amplify its impact?
This tour will unveil the new headquarters of the award-winning D.C. Central Kitchen. The organization operated out of the cramped basement of a homeless shelter for years before it finally had the opportunity to build a new headquarters—one that truly reflects the transformative nature of its work.
Visiting this transformative new facility, known as The Michael R. Klein Center for Jobs and Justice, you'll be inspired by a bright and activated space designed on a tight-budget and for a diverse user group.
Learning Objectives
- Hear about a radically inclusive visioning and design process that encouraged staff and stakeholders at all levels to shape a mission-driven solution.
- Examine the impact of design approaches employed for inclusivity and collaboration amongst a diverse workforce.
- Discuss strategies to enliven a city's urban fabric and encourage positive social interaction within a community.
- Learn about design strategies that earned a Fitwel three-star rating by bolstering occupant health and wellness.
- Oriana Howell
PR Coordinator - ZGF Architects - Mike Curtin
Chief Executive Officer - DC Central Kitchen