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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Book Reviews, Gardens, Public RealmBook Review: Gardens of the High Line: Elevating the Nature of Modern Landscapes by Piet Oudolf and Rick Darke
One of the most innovative urban reclamation projects in history, New York City’s High Line redefines the role horticulture…
August 5, 2017 -
Gardens, Landscape History, Public RealmThe Florence Greenway + The Bardini and Boboli Gardens
I’ve been saving and savoring the article “An Ancient Tuscan Farm Turned Magical Bohemian Home” from the June 27th…
September 1, 2016 -
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, 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, London, Public RealmTower of London Remembers: The First World War
To commemorate the centennial of the first full day of Britain’s involvement in the first World War the art…
September 17, 2014 -
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, 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 -
Landscape History, Parks, Public RealmSavannah: City of Parks and Squares
“A Sense of Urgency and a Need for Simplicity.” That is what Birgitte Svarre, coauthor of the book How…
March 21, 2014
