"The river goes for miles and miles... connecting all these communities along the riverfront would be crucial for this sustainability of the river, for it to stay green, for people to get more involved."
"A lot of people told me, the L.A. River is dirty, don't touch it or else you're gonna get sick... that's what kept me from discovering what the river was all about."
"The river goes for miles and miles... connecting all these communities along the riverfront would be crucial for this sustainability of the river, for it to stay green, for people to get more involved."
The NELA RC met with community members from Cypress Park, Glassell Park, Atwater Village, and Elysian Valley, who will potentially contribute vital feedback for the future of the L.A. River and its surrounding communities.
Jenny Price, environmental writer and L.A. river tour guide, explains the history of the river to Los Angeles, and how revitalization could be used to change the city's urban landscape.