Michael G. Messner - Olmsted's ideals could help solve our real estate mess

Michael G. Messner - Olmsted's ideals could help solve our real estate mess: "Beginning with Atlanta, Georgia Tech is researching what is needed to accomplish this in 12 major cities. The project is known as Red Fields to Green Fields. Under this plan, some of the abandoned or underutilized property would be acquired by a parks agency or by public-private partnerships, which would then begin demolition, park design and construction, putting people to work immediately. More jobs would come as the improved areas attracted development."