Author: Victoria Vanhuss

Research & Writings
Celebrating New Voices in Olmsted Scholarship
The Friends of Fairsted announced both Bernardo de Magalhães e Menezes and Joseph James as 2025 Beveridge Research Grant recipients.

Research & Writings
Announcing ORGO 2.0
The Olmsted Research Guide Online (ORGO) was recently updated to improve accessibility, functionality and research support.

Conservation & Advocacy
Protect Parks. Defend Democracy.
Sweeping budget cuts could weaken parks, trails and green spaces nationwide. Act now to defend funding and keep parks open for all.

Research & Writings
Q&A about “Planting Fields: A Place on Long Island”
The Olmsted Network recently sat down with the contributors of a new book dedicated to Planting Fields—one of the few remaining Gold Coast estates on Long Island, NY.

Organizational News
Sue Breitkopf named President of the Olmsted Network
She brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience and a deep commitment to public landscapes and civic engagement.

Conservation & Advocacy
Why the Fight for White Stadium Must Go On
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy recently lost its case opposing the privatization of White Stadium, but with an appeal underway, the fight to protect public access in Boston’s Franklin Park continues.

Conservation & Advocacy
SOS: Franklin Park
On Wednesday, March 5, the Olmsted Network hosted a discussion on the privatization of White Stadium in Boston’s Franklin Park. Watch the webinar recording now and take action by signing onto our letter by Monday, March 10.

Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted and Friends: Meet Arleyn Levee
Meet Arleyn Levee, an ardent and vocal advocate who has served the Olmsted Network in countless forms since its founding in 1980.

Field Notes
New Scenic Overlook Coming to Cherokee Park
Olmsted Parks Conservancy announces investment of more than $300,000 in Chauffeur’s Rest section of Cherokee Park.

Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted and Friends: Meet Sara Cedar Miller
Sara Cedar Miller retired from Central Park Conservancy in June after 40 years as a photographer and historian.

Olmsted in the Arts
Downing Park Art Contest
Design artwork for the Olmsted Network’s 2024 conference tote bag!

Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted and Friends: Meet Tupper Thomas
Meet Tupper Thomas, former head of Prospect Park Alliance and Park Administrator.

Field Notes
Preservation Takes Root in Biltmore’s Italian Garden
In their most ambitious landscape preservation project since 2005, Biltmore is planting an American holly hedge along one side of its Italian Garden. This will improve the view and restore the design to Olmsted’s original vision.

Field Notes
Washington Park Is Named County Historic Landmark
The Olmsted Network celebrates exciting progress in Milwaukee, WI, as Washington Park receives historic designation.

Field Notes
Bringing Olmsted Parks & Principles to APHA Annual Meeting
The Olmsted Network emphasized the vital relationship between public parks and public health during the American Public Health Association’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo in Atlanta, GA.