This morning at Egret Park Mayor Villarogioa and Councilman Reyes unveiled the LA River Revitalization Plan.

Workshops have been held over the last 16 months to determine a plan to green 32 miles of the LA river that flows through downtown. Now included in the Revitalization Plan are processes to modify the river's channel itself in order to sustain a healthy environment. Along with the city identifying flood concerns, there's also a sensitivity to urban development along the river. A plan to make a walking path along the river has been in the works since the mid 90s with controversy but ultimately good intentions.
Contrary to what the Mulhollands made Angelenos think, the LA river has always been a natural waterway, dry in the summer and protecting from floods during the rain. Many neighborhoods can benefit from a revitalization in the forms of parks and prettier scenery but everyone especially benefits from an environment protected from over-development and species degradation.

You can voice your opinions and hear more info at these upcoming hearings sponsored by The City Project.

Saturday, February 24, 2007:
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Hollenbeck Middle School
2510 E. 6th St., Boyle Heights

Tuesday, February 27:
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Canoga Park High School Auditorium
6850 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park

Wednesday, February 28:
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Water District Board Room
700 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles

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