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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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Landscape Architecture & Design
Restoring Access to Mount Royal’s Remembrance Gateway
For decades, Mount Royal's Remembrance Côte-des-Neiges intersection was designed to accommodate car traffic first and foremost. A new project has reimagined the area to make it safer and more accessible for all modes of transportation.
On the Move
ON on the Move: New York, March 2026
Park tours, partner meetings, staff bonding, and strategic planning to advance our mission.
Field Notes
Olmsted-Inspired Lake Restoration adds beauty to Troy University
Troy University has taken cues from its past to create a new space that adds to the campus’ beauty and provides a relaxing, scenic gathering place for students and visitors.
On the Move
ON on the Move: Portland & Seattle, Feb. 2026
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.
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.
Conservation & Advocacy
Now Open: 2026 Olmsted Network Award Nominations
Do you know an Olmsted champion in your community? Nominate them for the Caroline Loughlin Volunteer Service Award or the Olmsted Stewardship Award by July 15!
Research & Writings
Q&A with Author Mark Roessler
A conversation with the author of Fairsted: Reflections on How Olmsted Helped Heal a Fractured Democracy
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.
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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