Author: Victoria Vanhuss

The Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice awarded the Olmsted Network its Recognition Award for its Olmsted 200 initiative.

The planned demolition of Boston's Shattuck Hospital presents an opportunity to reclaim public parkland.

The Olmsted Network is proud to recognize Constance Guardi, Arleyn Levee, Friends of Olmsted-Beil House, Lake Park Friends and the Washington Park Camera Club Archives Committee for their service to Olmsted places and principles.

Joan Kaplan Davidson was an early supporter of Central Park Conservancy, Prospect Park Alliance and the National Association for Olmsted Parks. She will be remembered as a key figure in the movement to protect and preserve Olmsted parks and places.

Olmsted Network President & CEO Dede Petri recounts the trip of a lifetime, retracing Frederick Law Olmsted's footsteps in England with John Phibbs, Gilly Kitching and 12 intrepid Olmsted pilgrims. Olmsted’s first book and delightful travelogue, Walks and Talks of an American Farmer in England, provides the backdrop for these observations.

The designation recognizes the high degree of science, technology, engineering and mathematics course work required in landscape architecture collegiate programs.

The Olmsted Network and the University of Virginia Press are pleased to announce that The Papers of Frederick Law Olmsted are now open access and available online through ROTUNDA: Digital Imprint of the University of Virginia Press.

Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy has begun its search for new leadership. The organization is also hiring for several support roles.

Located in the heart of Florida, Lake Wales has a rich Olmsted history. Lake Wales Heritage, the local conservancy, intends to bring FLO Jr.’s vision for the landscape back to life— all while introducing local students to landscape architecture.

Just in time for the summer season, Seaside Park’s long-awaited “park within a park” opens up in Bridgeport, CT.

Exploring the Olmsted Brothers impact on Birmingham, AL.

Olmsted relative and landscape architect Susan Olmsted recounts the magic of walking in her ancestor’s footsteps as she helps restore California’s Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias for future generations.

Author Justin Martin reflects on Frederick Law Olmsted's legacy for American Heritage Magazine in Volume 68, Issue 4.

Originally published by The Buffalo News, this article encourages Buffalo leaders and community members to continue finding inspiration in Olmsted's principles.

Recently, Congress planted a Kentucky coffeetree to memorialize Frederick Law Olmsted's powerful impact on the U.S. Capitol Grounds and America's physical and social fabric.