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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.
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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.
Personal Reflections

A Visit to Olmsted’s Hometown

Come along as Mark Roessler visits Hartford— Connecticut’s capital city and Olmsted’s birthplace— with historian Jana Colacino. 
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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.
Personal Reflections

A Visit to Olmsted’s Hometown

Come along as Mark Roessler visits Hartford— Connecticut’s capital city and Olmsted’s birthplace— with historian Jana Colacino. 
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.
Field Notes

Instructions to Draftsmen 

Created by the Olmsted Brothers firm in 1932, this newly digitized booklet served as a formalized guide for the office’s graphic standards.
Field Notes

Olmsted’s First Walk in a Public Park

Nearly 175 years ago, Frederick Law Olmsted’s passion for parks as democratic spaces was ignited by a trip to Birkenhead Park in England.
Conferences & Events

Recap: Pop-Up Atlanta

The Olmsted Network’s recent trip to Atlanta, GA, from April 4-6, 2025, included tours of the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail, Druid Hills, Olmsted Linear Park, Grant Park, Piedmont Park and more.
Field Notes

Act Now: Stand with Fairsted 

The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site—known as Fairsted—faces budget and staff reductions. 
Field Notes

Revitalizing Portland’s Olmsted Parks

In this Q&A, Suzanne Bishop explains how a passionate group of advocates are pushing for a new parks funding model in Oregon’s largest city.

Looking Back on 2024

Recap: 2024 Annual Conference

From September 13-15, the Olmsted Network took to the Hudson River Valley for Landscapes of Renewal: Olmsted, Vaux and Downing. The three days included memorable lectures, community conversations, panels, tours and dinners and inspired over 130 people from around the globe, ranging from local community members and students to partners, supporters, scholars and the 2023 […]

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Recap: Pop-Up Buffalo

From October 30 to November 1, 2024, the Olmsted Network took to New York for three days of memorable tours and meals in Buffalo and Niagara Falls.  On Wednesday, October 30, our small group arrived at The Richardson Hotel, which sits inside of the former Buffalo State Asylum. Now known as the Richardson Olmsted Campus […]

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Olmsted Network goes West!

The Olmsted Network trekked to Portland and Seattle last month for a week-long visit to the Pacific Northwest. Our goal? To grow our network and educate ourselves and others about the incredible assets in these cities — and the values behind them. While many associate Frederick Law Olmsted and the Olmsted firm with the East […]

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Olmsted & Friends

This series of interviews highlights the people who have long championed Olmsted and the Olmsted Network.

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 & Friends Interviews

Olmsted and Friends: Meet Tupper Thomas

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

Olmsted and Friends: Meet Parker Andes 

In March 2024, Parker Andes retired from Biltmore after 24 years of service. As the Director of Horticulture, Andes managed the estate’s immaculate grounds and championed Olmsted’s original design intent across the property.
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