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NELA Storyshare - Omar Brownson
"Anything in the future's gotta always reflect the eclectic nature of this neighborhood, that has everything from architect and artists to auto body mechanic shops... I mean it's so L.A."
NELA Storyshare - Miguel Luna
"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."
NELA Storyshare - Ricardo Fierro
"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."
NELA Storyshare - Miguel Ramos
"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."
Elysian Valley community activist Cecilia Dominguez displays her personal map
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.
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Lewis MacAdams on environmentalism, poetry, art, and revitalization of the river.
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Shelly Backlar, Executive Director of Friends of the Los Angeles River, discusses the history and future revitalization of the Los Angeles River.
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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.
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Journalist and reporter Patt Morrison discusses the past, present, and future meaning of the Los Angeles River to the city.
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Joe Linton, author of "Down by the Los Angeles River", discussing the history and issues of the Los Angeles River.
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Writer and kayaker George Wolfe discussing the importance of accessibility and recreation to the Los Angeles River.
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