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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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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.
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.
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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