 The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, dedicated to protecting, restoring, and promoting the Olmsted designed Park System, is newly housed in a unique Park resource. Only 1,400 sf, this project transformed H.H. Richardson`s Stony Brook Gatehouse into a new headquarters for the Conservancy and a new resource for the community. The design provides areas for information and interpretive displays, and a workplace and gathering space for meetings, education, and volunteer activities. &ldquo;This project was a balance between time, budget, program and design and has resulted in an open and balanced space that is not only functional but also very flexible.&rdquo; - James Smith AIA, LEED AP, Architect 

Emerald Necklace Conservancy

 The Fens is a park and saltwater marshland in the Back Bay neighborhood in Boston. When the area became heavily polluted in the 19th Century, Olmsted was challenged to restore and reinvigorate the marshy area and create an urban wildlife refuge. 

The Back Bay Fens

 Author Nancy Seasholes discusses the history of the creation of Back Bay Fens. 

 Author Nancy Seasholes defines what "landmaking" is in terms of adding land to the city of Boston. 

 Author Nancy Seasholes talks about how Bostonians used materials to add land to marshes and other landmaking techniques. 

 Author Nancy Seasholes discusses how the development of land making techniques used in Boston changed over time. 

The Back Bay Fens

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