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Diverse voices exploring the Olmsteds' living legacy.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet Christian Zimmerman
Over the course of 35 years, Christian Zimmerman oversaw the restoration of Olmsted’s Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY.
Field Notes
The Olmsted Network on the Move
Site visits, strategy sessions, and partner gatherings across the country reflect our commitment to growing a strong, visible, and connected national network.
Organizational News
Olmsted Network Embarks on 2026 Strategic Planning Initiative
As the Olmsted Network enters its next chapter, we have a rare opportunity to shape strategic direction that both honors our legacy and responds boldly to the needs of today’s public landscapes.
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Recent News & Articles
Olmsted Insider Newsletter
Watch Olmsted 200 on C-SPAN
This article was republished from our October 2022 newsletter.
Olmsted Insider Newsletter
NAOP to Receive BFLOParks Award
This article was republished from our September 2022 newsletter.
Landscape Architecture & Design
A Combination of Frederick Law Olmsted and Leland Stanford’s Minds
Learn more about the design of the Stanford University in the late 19th Century.
Life & Times
John Charles Olmsted: Landscape Architect, Planner (1852–1920)
In this reprinted article, learn about Frederick Law Olmsted's adopted son, John Charles Olmsted.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Joan Bozer
Remembering Joan Bozer (1928-2023) and the vital role she played in protecting Olmsted's work and legacy.
Spotlights
Spotlight on… Terwilliger Parkway
Terwilliger Parkway in Portland, OR, was envisioned by John C. Olmsted at the turn of the 20th century.
Olmsted in the Arts
The Heyday of Visual Art in Prospect
A look at visual art exhibits in Prospect Park from 1984 to 1994.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Rudy Favretti and Sharon Casdin
Rudy Favretti and Sharon Casdin both committed themselves to furthering Olmsted's work and legacy.
Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm
Spotlight on… Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
In the nearly one hundred years the Olmsted Firm was active in Brookline, Massachusetts, no other firm in the country was comparable in number of employees, size of space, or scale of organization. Fairsted, now known as the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, held the firm’s offices.
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.
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.
Olmsted’s Legacy at the Capitol Lives On
The Olmsted Network’s guide to the U.S. Capitol Grounds makes its way to Congress just in time for the upcoming presidential inauguration.
Olmsted & Friends
This series of interviews highlights the people who have long championed Olmsted and the Olmsted Network.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet Layla George
Layla George, Olmsted Network board member and former Olmsted Parks Conservancy President, shares her appreciation for Olmsted in this brief interview.
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.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet Salmaan Khan
Salmaan Khan, the Olmsted Network’s newest board member, shares his appreciation for Olmsted in this brief interview.
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