Letters • 7
Land Matters • 11
Riprap • 12
A slightly irregular look at the new and noteworthy.
Edited by Heather Hammatt, asla
On the Boards • 18
Dramatic environments transform the landscape into a Renaissance setting for classical theatre.
By Heather Hammatt, asla
Plants • 20
Tree Staking and Guying
Benefit or detriment?
By Anne Spafford
Details • 22
Outdoor Heating Systems
Winter comfort indoors.
By Elizabeth Gourley
Design • 24
Leading with Initiative
Students contribute to the profession with award-winning ideas and applications.
By Heather Hammatt, asla
Practice • 32
Designing for War
More than fifty years ago, a special class of landscape architects helped shape the outcome of World War II.
By Kim A. O'Connell

Technology • 36
Video on the Web
How to add a dynamic element to your web site.
By James Sipes, asla
Ecology • 42
Ecological Schoolyards
A two-year study of thirty schoolyards yields guidelines for designing such gardens.
By Sharon Gamson Danks
Planning • 48
City Currents
Philadelphia's new waterfront begins to emerge
after thirty-three years.
By Linda Stein, asla
Shared Wisdom • 82
Space Over Time
Robert Royston continues his interest in creating spaces.
By Danielle Machotka
Books • 84
Buyer's Guide Index • 98
Display Ad Index • 125
New Products • 126
Resources • 127
Critic at Large • 128
Waterfront Failure
Why is this Seattle park so little used?
By Mark Hinshaw