Katie Stevenson

Katie Stevenson, the Executive Director of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, shares her insights on Frederick Law Olmsted's revolutionary vision for Buffalo’s parks. Instead of a single park, Olmsted proposed a network of interconnected green spaces, which transformed urban design. They discuss how these parks catered to diverse community needs and how Buffalo's model inspired similar projects across the country. Katie also sheds light on ongoing efforts to preserve this historic system amidst modern challenges.