Chapter 13: Cultural Revolution "Frederick Law Olmsted" Introduction      You have read that landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted saw the need for "a simple, broad, open space of clean greensward" enclosed by a large enough green space to "completely shut out the city." He applied his thinking to the design of Central Park in New York City. Destination Title: Horticulturists of Note—Frederick Law Olmsted Web Site Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips. Directions Start at the Horticulturists of Note-Frederick Law Olmsted Web site. Scroll down the Web page, reading and analyzing the information about Frederick Law Olmsted. Answer the following questions. 1. What connection did Olmsted make between his designs and his social beliefs? 2. How did Olmsted succeed in integrating roads with his urban parks? 3. Why did Olmsted leave rocks and outcroppings in Central Park? 4. What do you think Olmsted's greatest contribution to society was? Explain.