Olmsted Summary

Olmsted wanted to created the idea of boundaries; he has done this by creating what we know as ‘’Mount Royal’’ today. It is a place where people who are often distraught, stressed and bombarded by work, use as an escape to a scenery. They can breathe the fresh air rather than the toxic air that they are familiar with and witness what nature has to offer. Based on Olmsted reading, Olmsted didn’t want to ruin what was already beautiful, so he avoids it by not adding little decorations or details because it would take away the importance of the park. Olmstead deemed that the beautiful scenic was an effective remedy for harmful influences that cause stress found in the urban life.
In Aunio’s reading, she claimed that many aren’t appreciative of nature’s beauty because they are so involved in their daily task that they have difficulty managing time. Aunio’s reading differ from Olmsted because Olmsted claim more are attracted to the park because it was an escape. Aunio made a really good point of how parents has a major influence on their child when it comes to nature because children who adapt that much to the green scenery become appreciative of the surrounding like the trees and bugs, and maybe later on they can influence their own children. However, many parents do not have the same thoughts and/or imagination of the wildlife like Aunio does,
Charles Beveridge respected Olmsted’s vision which prompted him to become a motivational speaker; he tries to convince people to respect Olmsted work and help restored Olmstead initial vision of the park. He even published and written concerns in regard of Olmstead work of art; the historian wanted Olmstead to be heard and recognized for his incredible vision of art and long-standing efforts. These spark attentions which ultimately resulted many supports and signatures coming from the government themselves; they declared the park as a part of the national association, therefore the park cannot be