The key figure in the development of elaborate park systems, the City Beautiful movement, and the development of the late-nineteenth century suburb was…
A)Lewis Mumford.
B)Morton White.
C)Robert Fishman.
D)Frederick Law Olmstead.
E)Kenneth T.Jackson.

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Frederick Law Olmstead was the key figure in developing elaborate park systems, including Central Park in New York City and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He also contributed to the City Beautiful movement, advocating for urban planning that emphasized beauty and functionality. Additionally, he worked on the design of suburbs, including Riverside, Illinois, which is often cited as one of the first planned suburban communities.

The Key Figure in the Development of Elaborate Park Systems