ABSTRACT
The aim of this chapter is to discuss women landscape architects’ involvement in planning processes in the area of landscape architecture in the mid-twentieth century. In what ways have women landscape architects been involved in designing, debating, displaying and disseminating ideas about urban green space? Why and how did they become influential during the Second World War and after? Here we will consider the way professional organisations could function as platforms for women for exchanging ideas and knowledge on landscape planning and urban nature. Special attention will be given to how important international networking, exhibitions and publications were for developing and promoting their ideas about urban parks and green space in national and international contexts, and so directly and indirectly enhancing their status in a hitherto largely male dominated profession. The chapter will also suggest more differentiated ways of analysing and understanding urban green space. In particular the evidence on international networking may in turn indicate that our Nordic examples are not unique but may reflect wider patterns and experiences in post-war Europe and the United States.
