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Land Development Ruby Bridges Early Learning Center
Single-story gray building with multiple gables and large windows, a fenced playground on the left, accessible parking spaces and orange cones in the front lot, bordered by tall evergreens under a bright blue sky.
Project Location
Vancouver, WA
Client EOCF
Market Sector
Project Type
  • K12 & Higher Education
Services Provided

Project Highlights

  • Transformed a commercial site into a child-focused early learning center near Fort Vancouver High School.
  • Overcame complex site issues, including stormwater management, limited space, and bus access.
  • Reduced project costs through strategic site planning and collaborative design with Covalent Architecture.

Project Description

MacKay Sposito partnered with Covalent Architecture to support Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) in transforming a commercial building into the Ruby Bridges Early Learning Center. Located just east of Fort Vancouver High School, the project aimed to expand access to early childhood education in Southwest Washington. EOCF, a non-profit organization dependent on community donations, needed a cost-effective solution to support its mission and fit the site’s many constraints.

Our team led a detailed site planning process, prioritizing stormwater management, traffic flow, and parking. We addressed significant challenges such as stormwater runoff, tight site dimensions, and the need for a dedicated bus drop-off zone. Through a series of design iterations, we successfully minimized the footprint of site improvements while maximizing functionality and safety. The facility is now complete and serving the community’s youngest learners.