In response to slides of the various park renovations by Franklin's firm, Andropogon, the discussion that followed centered primarily around the question of renovation versus regeneration of Olmsted parks. What was strangely missing, from the panelists and the audience as well, was a discussion of what the approach to Olmsted should or could be, rather than whether the physical manifestation of his ideas are of relevance today. To reduce Olmsted to questions of form is to ignore his vast and enduring contribution. To try to understand how he was able to produce culture, not just represent it, by proposing an alternative way of living in cities, is what this profession, which at the moment is trying very hard to become more effective and visible, would profit most from doing.