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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.
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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
Tributes from Olmsted Bicentennial Gala in Chicago
At the Olmsted Bicentennial Gala in Chicago on June 17, 2022, friends offered moving tributes to FLO.
Spotlights
Spotlight on…Sudbrook
A look into Sudbrook, a suburban community near Baltimore designed in 1889 by Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr.
Olmsted 200
Celebrating Olmsted in Chicago
On June 17-18, NAOP will be in Chicago to #CelebrateOlmsted! If you plan to join us for the festivities, this blog will provide you with everything you need to know, including events and other opportunities to mark the bicentennial year of Frederick Law Olmsted.
Personal Reflections
Girl Scout Daisy Troop 60140 Celebrates Olmsted 200
Daisy Troop 60140 celebrated Olmsted 200 by learning about FLO. Plus, Girl Scouts of Western New York announces "Celebrating Olmsted: Parks for all People" patch!
Olmsted 200
UGA Hosts Month of Events to #CelebrateOlmsted
The University of Georgia College of Environment + Design hosted several events in recognition of Frederick Law Olmsted and his impact on the American landscape.
Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm
Olmsted Spotlight: Olmsted Parks Conservancy
In honor of Olmsted 200, Kenneth Lynch & Sons welcomes you to their series of interviews featuring Olmsted parks across the nation. This one explores Olmsted Parks Conservancy in Louisville, KY.
Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm
The Campus Green: The Olmsted Firm’s Designs for Vassar College
Professor Yvonne Elet recounts the Olmsted legacy at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Personal Reflections
Fortuitous Connections to Frederick Law Olmsted
One man’s effort to relocate a colonial era home to Savannah, GA led his family to uncover connections to Frederick Law Olmsted.
Olmsted 200
Celebrating FLO at Niagara Falls
This blog highlights Olmsted's connection to Niagara Falls and the special event on his 200th birthday.
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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