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Conferences & Events
Recap: 2026 Annual Conference
The Olmsted Network saw record turnout for our 2026 Annual Conference—The Power of Connection: Shaping Resilient Public Landscapes—and 2026 Awards Dinner in Portland, OR.
Conferences & Events
Olana: Frederic Church’s Vision of Art and Landscape
The hourlong history webinar marked the bicentennial year of artist Frederic Church.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted and Friends: Meet Donald Harris
The longtime Seattle park advocate discusses the founding of the Olmsted Network, the work of the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks, and more.
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Recent News & Articles
On the Move
ON on the Move: Summer 2026, Part I
Partner visits, connection, and promoting Olmsted values from Texas to Canada.
Field Notes
Highland Park Receives $3.9 Million to Rebuild Historic Children’s Pavilion
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state will provide the final funding needed for this long-awaited project.
Field Notes
Buffalo Students Illustrate Olmsted Legacy in Mural Project
Students at Buffalo’s Frederick Law Olmsted School recently designed a 9-panel exhibition showcasing the Olmsted legacy in Buffalo and beyond.
Personal Reflections
A Life in Olmsted Landscapes
Holly Redell-Witte reflects on a lifetime spent in Olmsted landscapes, from Prospect Park in Brooklyn to Seattle's Volunteer Park and beyond.
Parks & Public Spaces
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.
Conservation & Advocacy
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.
On the Move
ON on the Move: California, Boston, & Chicago
In May, Olmsted Network President Sue Breitkopf and Senior Director of Programs & Partnerships Victoria Vanhuss traveled across seven cities in four states, from wildfire-impacted neighborhoods in Southern California to historic parklands in Boston and large-scale civic projects in Chicago.
Advocacy
Section 106 at 60: What’s at Stake Now
Section 106 now faces a second threat: a Senate bill, with an initial vote expected November 9.
Court Revives Legal Challenge to Buffalo’s Kensington Expressway
A New York appeals court ruled that legal claims over the Kensington Expressway can proceed.
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.
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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