Sat, Sep 19
|CRS Early Childhood & Family Enrichment
The Third Teacher: Designing the Future of Detroit's Early Childhood Education Facilities
Discover How Design Can Improve Early Childhood Education Outcomes
Time & Location
Sep 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
CRS Early Childhood & Family Enrichment, 19711 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48235, USA
About the event
How can facility design shape the cognitive and emotional future of Detroit’s children? "The Third Teacher" is more than just a concept; it's a heartfelt commitment to designing spaces that nurture imagination, foster creativity, and inspire curiosity in our children. Aligned with this year's Month of Design theme, Design Moves the Future, this event explores how innovative Early Childhood Education (ECE) facility design aims to create environments that not only support learning but also instill a sense of belonging and community.
Discover how elements, such as indoor-outdoor connectivity, natural lighting, paint colors, proper ventilation, and acoustic zoning, directly improve developmental outcomes. Join us as we discuss how thoughtful facility design can build a brighter tomorrow for our children, ensuring they have the best start in life.
UN SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
We use Detroit's UNESCO City of Design designation as a call to action for Detroiters to embrace the Sustainable Development Goals in their own communities, contributing to the active effort of solving global interconnected issues.