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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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Olmsted 200
In Memoriam— Marshall Webb
Olmsted 200 is saddened by the loss of Marshall Webb.
Spotlights
Spotlight on…the U.S. Capitol Grounds
Dive into Frederick Law Olmsted's design of the U.S. Capitol Grounds in Washington, D.C.
Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm
Spotlighting Morrill’s Role in the Capitol Grounds
This blog highlights the connection between Frederick Law Olmsted and Justin Smith Morrill.
Olmsted 200
Trinity College Professor Studies Olmsted’s Brain
Trinity College sponsored an online lecture series called, "Olmsted’s Brain: Discovering Health in Urban Places and Wild Spaces."
Olmsted Insider Newsletter
Olmsted Insider: July 2022
Olmsted 200 is proud to share that Frederick Law Olmsted is now an honorary member of the Association of University Architects. At the association’s recent meeting, attendees voted to approve FLO’s admission to the exclusive group, noting his significant contributions to campus planning and his “democratic impulses” in higher education.
Conservation & Advocacy
NAOP To Receive Prestigious Medal from American Society of Landscape Architects
NAOP is among the 2022 Honors Recipients announced by the American Society of Landscape Architects on Tuesday. NAOP will receive the Olmsted Medal.
Olmsted Insider Newsletter
Olmsted Insider: June 2022
We're declaring this summer The Summer of Olmsted— and kicking it off with a trip to the Midwest!
Spotlights
Spotlight on…Jackson Park
Built in 1871, the Jackson Park landscape today includes lagoons, historic bridges, winding paths and the Wooded Island which were part of Olmsted’s original vision.
Olmsted 200
Recap: Olmsted Bicentennial Gala
As the managing partner of Olmsted 200, the National Association for Olmsted Parks hosted a gala in Chicago in honor to #CelebrateOlmsted. The drew nearly 100 partners, supporters, and scholars from across the country.
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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