Frederick Law Olmsted, a pioneer in landscape architecture, viewed parks as both a work of art and a necessity for urban life. His efforts to preserve nature decades ahead of the environmental movement led to the development of an "environmental ethic".
Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America
Frederick Law Olmsted transformed landscape architecture, co-creating it as a respected field with Calvert Vaux. He viewed parks as both aesthetically pleasing and essential for community health.
