If you want to understand city planning in Lake Wales, you need to know about Olmsted and Nolen. Professor Bruce Stephenson discusses the life and impact of John Nolen, the first American to call himself a professional city planner, and his close partnership with his teachers, the Olmsted brothers. Nolen and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. defined new visions for public spaces and city planning, which they pioneered in Florida. Today their work inspires urban designers and town planners across the state including Lake Wales, Winter Park, St. Petersburg, and more.