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The Olmsted Network is the national organization dedicated to championing Olmsted parks, places and principles.
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Today, Olmsted Network President Sue Breitkopf joined preservation advocates, community organizations, Tribal leaders, and elected officials like Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib calling on the Senate to vote No on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act—a bill that would drastically limit Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
The Olmsted Network is proud to stand alongside over 1,200 organizations and Tribal Nations in defending Section 106 protections everywhere—ensuring that the public keeps its say in public lands.
Learn more about the coalition at www.106strong.com
09 Nov 2026
New this month on the #OlmstedTrail:
Situated on a forested bluff above downtown Olympia, the Washington State Capitol grounds (Job No. 05350) are a lasting expression of Olmsted Brothers’ approach to landscape design. John Charles Olmsted first visited the Capitol grounds in 1911, meeting with the governor and Capitol Commission and preparing initial plans for the site. The central Capitol legislative building was completed in 1928, and thus the landscape construction was delayed for nearly two decades after Olmsted’s first visit. In 1927, landscape architect James Frederick Dawson of the Olmsted Brothers firm returned to the project and led the completion of the grounds until 1931.
The result reflects a distinctly Northwestern sense of place. Major and minor axes create a clear spatial hierarchy, while layered vegetation defines a sequence of outdoor rooms and frames carefully composed views. From the campus, the landscape opens toward Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the north and west, with Mount Rainier to the east, extending the experience of the Capitol beyond its buildings and grounds to the larger geography of the state.
Learn more on the Olmsted Trail at the link in our bio.
06 Nov 2026
What brought America’s early park advocates together in 1897?
At the first meeting of the American Park and Outdoor Art Association, taking place in Louisville in 1897, John Charles Olmsted delivered an address to a diverse group of village improvement societies, landscape architects, women’s clubs, and many others all dedicated to the “conservation of natural scenery, the acquirement and improvement of land for public parks and reservations, and the advancement of all outdoor art having to do with the designing and fitting of grounds for public and private use and enjoyment.”
Read JCO’s keynote speech in a reprint blog from Ethan Carr at the link in our bio.
04 Nov 2026
On Tuesday, December 15, join the Olmsted Network for our next free webinar, exploring the evolving relationship between active and passive recreation in historic parks.
From pickleball courts and athletic fields to playgrounds and peaceful retreats, public parks are being asked to accommodate an ever-widening range of recreational activities. But how can historic parks accommodate today's recreational needs without compromising the landscapes and experiences they were designed to provide?
Drawing on the philosophies of Frederick Law Olmsted and the Olmsted Brothers, panelists will examine how recreational expectations have changed over time and what those changes mean for park stewardship today. Through historical insights, preservation perspectives, and real-world examples, the discussion will consider how parks can welcome new uses while safeguarding their historic character and enduring public value.
Learn more and register at the link in our bio.
03 Nov 2026
On Monday, November 9, the Senate is expected to vote on S. 5653, a broad permitting bill that would drastically limit Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act—impacting who gets consulted, how the public participates, and what counts as harm to public lands.
That same day, a coalition of over 1,000 organizations and Tribal Nations around the country will gather at the U.S. Capitol for a rally calling on officials to defend Section 106.
Learn more from 106 Strong at the link in our bio.
30 Oct 2026
On Saturday, December 5, step into the history of Buffalo's Humboldt Parkway!
Dr. Jennifer Roberts of the University of Maryland is the author of the forthcoming book "Buffalo's Emerald Necklace: How Environmental Racism Devastated a Community and Destroyed an Olmsted Treasure." In this one-hour lecture, she will explore how Humboldt Parkway shaped Buffalo’s identity, why it became the chosen route for the Kensington Expressway, and how its destruction transformed surrounding neighborhoods through displacement, division, environmental harm, and the loss of a treasured space.
Learn more and register at the link in our bio.
29 Oct 2026
"ReMapping Olmsted" is a project reconstructing the evolution of the Olmsted Brothers’ plans for Mattano Park and the Elizabeth River in New Jersey through the lenses of environmental justice and climate resilience.
Developed in collaboration with @groundworkelizabeth and funded by the New Jersey Historical Commission (@newjerseyhistory), the project is led by Dr. Carmelo Ignaccolo at Rutgers’ @blousteinschool of Planning and Public Policy.
Read his full article at the link in our bio.
28 Oct 2026
The Olmsted Network Board of Directors gathered in Washington, DC, on Friday for its final meeting of the year, working towards our 2027–2031 Strategic Plan and thanking longtime board member Steve Livengood, who is stepping down after six years of service. Thank you, Steve, for your dedication and support!
Following the meeting, board members and staff toured Meridian Hill Park, which sits across from our office at the historic Josephine Butler Parks Center, with @washingtonparksandpeople before gathering for dinner.
26 Oct 2026
Sixty years ago, Congress decided that the public deserved a say in what happens to the places that hold our shared history. That promise is worth defending.
In July, we shared our opposition to the proposed rewrite of the regulations that implement Section 106 protections. That proposal is still pending, but a second, more permanent threat has since emerged: legislation that would write many of those same changes, and more, directly into federal law. The Olmsted Network has joined the 106 Strong coalition to fight it.
Read more about what's at stake in our newest blog post at the link in our bio.
22 Oct 2026
We are excited to announce that the Olmsted Network's 2027 Annual Conference will take place in Atlanta, GA!
In 1890, Frederick Law Olmsted traveled to Atlanta to design the “ideal residential suburb” for developer Joel Hurt, who had amassed 1,400 acres of woodland and scrub farmland. Three years later Olmsted and his son, John Charles, created a preliminary plan for what has remained one of the firm's most beloved park systems.
Stay tuned for conference dates and more details.
21 Oct 2026
The Olmsted Network sat down with author Peter Hendrickson to discuss his new book "Emerald City Trail: A Walking Guide Through Seattle & Our Olmsted History." The new publication from Mountaineers Books (@mtnbooks) offers a novel way to experience Seattle’s Olmsted parks—a 75-mile walking trail that highlights many of the city’s neighborhoods, parks, and landmarks.
Read our new interview with Peter at our blog at the link in our bio.
20 Oct 2026
Did you know? Our online shop has everything for the Olmsted fan in your life—from stickers and socks to hats and sweatshirts!
Explore today at olmsted.org/shop/ or at the link in our bio.
19 Oct 2026
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