In the southern regions of the USSR we found lavish parks and natural hikeways providing tranquility for its users (see page 30). We also found a need of the public to interact closely with other members of the human race. From an easily accessible deserted beach on the northern coast of the Dead Sea one has only to look across the bay to see an intensely crowded beach where patrons line up to pay $10.00 (U.S.) for the last few openings of sand.

On the North American Continent we found enthusiasm tempered with concern. Landscape architects enjoy the prospects of creating unique and usable areas of public use but are bound by the constraints of serving the public health, safety and welfare. LASN called around the country to ask about your concerns when dealing with public spaces (see page 37). We hope you find the responses both interesting and provocative.

Equal access for the physically impaired is another concern when working on projects of public use. In this issue (see page 40) you will find some interesting options designed to increase the availability of public spaces to these special persons.

Funk & Wagnalls New International Dictionary defines public as: of, pertaining to or affecting the people at large or the community: distinguished from personal or private . . . open to all . . . participated in by the people. To a landscape architect this is just a foundation in the design of usable public space. We hope you enjoy this issue of The Landscape Architect and Specifier News.

Friday, June 9, 1989 marked the passing of one of the giants of landscape architecture. On that date John Moulder, Moulder Brothers Landscape Contractors, left behind a legacy of goodwill and accomplishments. How can a landscape contractor be labeled a giant of landscape architecture? It’s not easy. In the seemingly real world of altered specs, “uninstallable” design concepts, and quickdraw-no-cost landscape design, this landscape contractor went beyond the call of duty to work with and support the landscape architect. In the early 50’s, while landscape architects were meeting in little cafes to discuss the ways and means of adding credibility to the profession . . . before such things as licensure and UNI exams, John Moulder was there with open hands and bending back to set a standard of ethics admired and revered by local landscape architects. While Mr. Moulders work was performed in a basically local service areas, the relationship this man established with the landscape architectural profession can and should be used a role model in the continuing efforts to improve communications between the two specialized professions. The world and the profession will miss you John Moulder. GS

The Landscape Architectural Technical Exposition (The L.A.T.E. Show ‘89) is looking forward to your attendance August 25-26 at the Irvine Hilton and Towers Hotel in Irvine, California. For more information about this exciting event turn to pages 11 and 18.

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