This history of landscape architecture inAustralia, the first of its kind, profi les the people who have shaped the nation'slandscape and forged a profession: designers, architects, public servants andactivists.

Using archival images and plans, AndrewSaniga recounts milestones including the creation of Melbourne's public parksand gardens, the landscaping of Canberra's open spaces, the design ofinfrastructure in Western Australia, and the reclaiming of Sydney's harbourforeshores.

Making Landscape Architecture in Australiatells the story of the battles fought over the right to determine the distinctiveshapes and forms of the landscapes that make Australian cities.