Benefits Quote by Frederick Law Olmsted
“The enjoyment of the choicest natural scenes in the country and the means of recreation connected with them is thus a monopoly, in a very peculiar manner, of a very few very rich people. The great mass of society, including those to whom it would be of the greatest benefit, is excluded from it. In the nature of the case private parks can never be used by the mass of the people in any country nor by any considerable number even of the rich, except by the favor of a few, and in dependence on them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Landscape Architecture of Frederick Law Olmsted, 1903
Private parks become exclusive monopolies, denying most people access to natural recreation and its benefits.
In simple terms: Private parks are exclusive, limiting public enjoyment.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for inclusive public green spaces.
Themes
inequality
access
environment
social justice
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
policy
activist
When to use this quote
- city park development
- community gardening
- public land trusts
- urban revitalization
Key Concepts
urban planning
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can private owners be incentivized to open spaces?
- What policies ensure equitable access to nature?
A Different Perspective
Balancing private investment with public access is complex.
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