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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.
Field Notes
Buffalo Students Illustrate Olmsted Legacy in Mural Project
Students at Buffalo’s Frederick Law Olmsted School recently designed a 9-panel exhibition showcasing the Olmsted legacy in Buffalo and beyond.
Personal Reflections
A Life in Olmsted Landscapes
Holly Redell-Witte reflects on a lifetime spent in Olmsted landscapes, from Prospect Park in Brooklyn to Seattle's Volunteer Park and beyond.
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Research & Writings
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Olmsted Insider Newsletter
Olmsted Insider Newsletter – April 2021
Spring is emerging from winter’s shadow, carillon bells are chiming, and the public is flocking to parks across the nation. As we observe National Minority Health Month, the role outdoor spaces play in the health and wellbeing of communities is especially important.
Spotlights
Spotlight on… Prospect Park
Learn more about Olmsted and Vaux's design for Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY.
Conservation & Advocacy
Olmsted, the 1893 World’s Fair, and Jackson Park
Olmsted, the 1893 World’s Fair, and Jackson Park
Olmsted’s last great project in Chicago was in Jackson Park. He designed the landscape for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and later returned with his son to create the Jackson Park we know today.
Olmsted 200
Student Essay Competition Connects Olmsted’s Work and Values to Contemporary Issues
To celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), the National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) announces a Student Essay Competition. Frederick Law Olmsted was a landscape architect, author, farmer, journalist, city planner, public official, and creative genius who transformed the landscape of American cities. For over 100 years, he and the […]
Research & Writings
Newly Digitized Resources Offer a Treasure Trove of Information about FLO & and the Olmsted Firm
The Library of Congress is the home of online primary resources designed to help students, teachers, preservationists and scholars explore the Olmsteds’ many contributions to American life. The Frederick Law Olmsted Papers and the Olmsted Associates Records collections offer thousands of items including letterbooks, newspaper clippings, writings and journals.
Olmsted 200
Composers Invited to Submit Original Carillon Compositions Inspired by Olmsted
To celebrate Olmsted’s legacy, the National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) and Olmsted 200 are sponsoring a carillon composition competition, Inspired by Olmsted. Carillonneurs around the country are encouraged to play the winning compositions throughout the 2022 anniversary year, especially in cities with prominent Olmsted designs. Contest Eligibility and Submission Requirements: Anyone in North America (except […]
Equity & Inclusion
“Communitiveness” in the Age of Coronavirus
Frederick Law Olmsted sought to build “communitiveness” and healing through landscape design. As we mark the first anniversary of the pandemic, we need parks now more than ever.
Equity & Inclusion
Olmsted’s Democratic Vision
Olmsted’s parks give us an opportunity to enjoy natural beauty together -- and regain community and connection.
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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