Changes and Challenges in Olmsted Parks

Olmsted feared that his parks would be ruined by intrusions of all sorts. More

Olmsted feared that the open space in a park would be a temptation to a growing city. His fears have been realized. In many places, parts of his parks have been redesigned and some have been nearly destroyed. The integrity of Olmsted’s parks has been threatened by golf courses and stadiums in Boston, large teepees and lookout towers in Louisville, and highways and overpasses in Buffalo.

AIR DATE 6/19/14