Gardens, Landscape History, Parks, Public Realm
The Lurie Garden in Millennium Park: Chicago
I am entranced by the Lurie Garden. And as I visit Chicago frequently, I have the good fortune to…
July 12, 2019-
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Gardens, Landscape History, London, ParksSaint James’s Park: London
Desperately seeking daffodils, or any other sign of spring, I embarked on a visual journey through my collection of…
April 19, 2018 -
Gardens, ParksFifteen Shades of Green
PANTONE, a leader in color communication and the creator of the PMS color system, has chosen Greenery (15-0343) as…
February 7, 2017 -
Gardens, Landscape History, Parks, Public RealmThe King’s Garden at Rosenborg Castle: Copenhagen
It’s ominously close to the end of the year and as I reflect on my travels I am compelled…
December 31, 2015 -
Gardens, Landscape History, ParksThe Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen
I recently spent several days in Hanover, Germany. I didn’t do any planning before my arrival and didn’t have…
August 12, 2015 -
Gardens, London, Parks, Public RealmQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park
While public debate continues regarding Boston’s bid to host the 2024 summer Olympics, I recently spent a weekday visiting…
July 17, 2015 -
Boston/Cambridge, Landscape History, Parks, Public RealmBoston's Charles River Esplanade: An Urban Jewel
Several weeks ago, after one of our frequent storms, I decided to get up early on a Sunday morning…
March 7, 2015 -
Gardens, Landscape History, Parks, Public RealmKadriorg: The People's Park
“Who really owns public spaces?” begins a review of the exhibition Open to the Public: Civic Space Now on exhibit through…
August 1, 2014 -
Gardens, Landscape History, ParksIn the Royal Domain: Drottningholm
While we might never be royals we can appreciate their proclivity for creating landscapes and gardens that are available…
June 3, 2014 -
Gardens, Landscape History, London, Parks, Public RealmThe Avenue Gardens Regent's Park
The last several days have been particularly gloomy and damp adding to the sense that the seemingly endless winter…
May 4, 2014
