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Reimagining & Transforming the Los Angeles River

The L.A. River is reimagined through explorations of history, hydrology, and architecture.

This in-depth exploration of the Los Angeles River features two episodes from our environmental documentary series "Earth Focus."

Reimagining the Los Angeles River
The L.A. River is reimagined through explorations of history, hydrology, and architecture. Designs by local visionaries hope to transform the channel in new ways that benefit both the environment and people. But some residents along the river wonder if these changes will bring more harm than good to their communities.

Transforming the Los Angeles River
A transformed L.A. River is envisioned by the communities that live at its edge. In the process, residents also must reconcile with the river channel's past. From artists in Elysian Valley, to store owners in Chinatown, to Indigenous leaders, these communities are working to ensure everyone is included in new plans for the river's 51 miles.

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County Supervisors Approve LA River Master Plan and Land Bank for Affordable Housing
Los Angeles county approved an LA River Master Plan that will develop a variety of projects over the next several years, including a land bank to buy affordable housing along the river. The five supervisors backed the River and Land Bank plans despite environmental and community groups pulling their support for it the day before.
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The Future of the River (Video Map)
Hear from some of the stakeholders featured in Earth Focus’ exploration of the L.A. River.
Reimagining the Los Angeles River
Full Episode - Reimagining the Los Angeles River
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The Los Angeles River hosts a thriving habitat for wildlife like the Egyptian goose as seen in EARTH FOCUS episode "Reimagining the Los Angeles River." Image courtesy of PBS SoCal.
Full Episode - Transforming the Los Angeles River
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Green Gentrification in Elysian Valley (Clip)
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What Would Happen if Concrete is Removed from L.A. River (Clip)
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