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Diverse voices exploring the Olmsteds' living legacy.
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America at 250: Democracy and Public Spaces
In commemorating America’s 250th birthday, we must stand together for the public lands that define American life.
Conservation & Advocacy
The Olmsted Network Joins Coalition to Protect West Potomac Park
At stake is not only West Potomac Park but the principle that America’s civic landscapes must be shaped through transparent, lawful, and public processes.
Research & Writings
Friends of Fairsted Announce 2026 Grant Recipients
The Friends of Fairsted have announced Alexa Vaughn and Charles Oropallo as the recipients of the 2026 Charles E. Beveridge Research Grant.
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Personal Reflections
Fred and Me: Love is strange
Author Sara Benincasa writes about her love for Frederick Law Olmsted.
Parks & Public Spaces
The design principles of Frederick Law Olmsted in light of recent psychological research
John Olmsted explores Frederick Law Olmsted's design principles through a psychological lens.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted and Friends: Meet Betsy Shure Gross
Meet Betsy Shure Gross, a member of our Olmsted 200 Honorary Committee!
Spotlights
Spotlight on…Gray Gardens
Learn about Gray Gardens in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Spotlights
Spotlight on…Mountain View Cemetery
Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, CA, was an early Olmsted design.
Personal Reflections
Beauty in Riverside, IL
Benjamin Sells served as Riverside's village president for nearly a decade. During his tenure, he was guided by Olmsted's interest in the beauty and soul of a place.
Personal Reflections
My Walks with Olmsted
University at Buffalo professor Adam Rome reflects on his walks through Olmsted's Delaware Park and his audio course— The Enduring Genius of Frederick Law Olmsted— on Audible.
Personal Reflections
A Humanities Class in Boston Explores Olmsted and His Legacy
Wentworth Institute of Technology recently marked Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday by launching a multidisciplinary humanities elective exploring his achievements, motivations, and legacy.
Spotlights
Spotlight on…the Arnold Arboretum
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University was shaped by Frederick Law Olmsted and his successors across decades.
Advocacy
The Olmsted Network Joins Coalition to Protect West Potomac Park
At stake is not only West Potomac Park but the principle that America’s civic landscapes must be shaped through transparent, lawful, and public processes.
Defending America’s Civic Landscapes
The Olmsted Network joins the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s legal efforts to protect the integrity of the White House grounds.
White Stadium Case Heads to Massachusetts’ Highest Court
The Olmsted Network defends Boston’s Emerald Necklace—and public parks nationwide.
Olmsted & Friends
This series of interviews highlights the people who have long championed Olmsted and the Olmsted Network.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet David Price
David Price is due to retire in June 2026 after 39 years of service to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL, overseeing the most significant period of growth in the landscape's 100+ year history.
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.
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.
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