Shared Spaces
Diverse voices exploring the Olmsteds' living legacy.
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.
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Research & Writings
Harvard Graduate School of Design to Host “Olmsted: Bicentennial Perspectives”
The Harvard University Graduate School of Design, in partnership with the Arnold Arboretum, will host a two-day academic conference on October 14–15, 2022 as part of Olmsted 200.
Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm
Olmsted’s Never-Built Retreat
Olmsted's Never-Built Retreat: The Story of the U.S. Capitol's South Summerhouse
Spotlights
Spotlight on… Druid Hills and Olmsted Linear Park
Druid Hills, now one of Atlanta’s historic in-town neighborhoods, is Frederick Law Olmsted’s “last suburb.”
Personal Reflections
At Home with Olmsted
Author and long-time Riverside resident Cathy Jean Maloney riffs on the joys and challenges of living in an Olmsted landscape.
Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm
“A Visit to Mr. Olmsted’s Place” — Beatrix Farrand and the Olmsted Firm
Judith Tankard, landscape historian and biographer of Beatrix Farrand, sheds light on the interactions of Farrand and Frederick Law Olmsted in the 1890s.
Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm
Establishing the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Former Rep. Doug Bereuter, the first professional urban planner ever elected to Congress, recounts how he and other U.S. Representatives helped establish the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site to honor the founder of landscape architecture and urban planning.
Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm
Connecting Wilderness and City
Designer Tommy Matthews explores the landscape legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. in Denver and the Rocky Mountains.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted and Friends: Meet Adrian Benepe
Meet Adrian Benepe, a member of our Olmsted 200 Honorary Committee!
Olmsted 200
Our Guide to Gifting Olmsted 200
From a commemorative ornament to a lapel pin, FLO-themed gifts are great choices for the holidays.
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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