For most, James Rose is remembered as one of three Harvard students who rebelled against their Beaux Arts training in the 1930s, helping to usher landscape architecture—kicking and screaming—into the modern era.

The James Rose Center, a non-profit landscape research and study foundation, is headquartered in Ridgewood, New Jersey at what was formerly the home of James Rose, built in 1953 for himself and family members. Before he died in 1991, Rose set in motion the establishment of the Center and created a foundation to support the transformation of his Ridgewood residence for this purpose.

The mission of the Center is to explore the interrelationship between people and the environment and to contribute to a more sustainable suburban condition through preservation, research and design. It provides and sponsors authoritative lectures, tours, and classes for the community; as well as student internships and research opportunities. Diverse programming throughout the open season May-October) includes:

-       Landscape and architectural lectures

-       Contemporary art, design, and music exhibitions

-       Adult mindfulness and wellness classes

-       Young people’s tours and educational workshops