City-Raised and Nature-Connected:
Bringing Rich Outdoor Play Experiences to an Urban, Rooftop Classr
Nashville is a booming southern city. But even before she became the “It” city, the downtown core had a bustling metropolitan presence. Downtown commerce meant the need for downtown child care for working parents. In 1990, McKendree United Methodist Church opened a center to meet this need. But, there was a catch. The building’s footprint didn’t allow for a traditional playground. For active play, the children had daily use of a gymnasium and were allowed to use the buil