<p>Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux were pioneering 19th-century landscape architects who transformed American urban design. Partnering in 1857, they created the winning "Greensward Plan" for New York's Central Park, known for its scenic, naturalistic landscapes and innovative separation of traffic, setting the standard for public parks nationwide.</p>

Calvert Vaux Compilation

Ross Lewis, NYC artist, discusses his temporary piece that was once located at Belvedere Castle in Central Park.

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Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe talks about the history of Morningside Park, Harlem's southernmost historic park, and some of its notable design features and amenities. The park was designed by the landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and took years to complete; Benepe charts the difficult construction of this New York City landmark and how it has evolved over the years, including the controversial 1968 Columbia University plan to build a gymnasium on the park's edge.

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Calvert Vaux Compilation

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