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Fervor flowing as L.A. looks to revive river
"Reinventing the river will transform the urban landscape of Los Angeles."
" ... I think a lot of concrete can come out."
- Arthur Golding, architect/river-improvement advocate
" ... I think a lot of concrete can come out."
- Arthur Golding, architect/river-improvement advocate
Los Angeles, California, USA - The historic river that gave birth to this city is flickering back to life after decades as an open storm drain encased in concrete and littered with trash.
Inspired by river renaissances in cities from Providence to San Antonio, beach-oriented Los Angeles is rediscovering the inland Los Angeles River with the fervor of the Mexican farmers who founded the city on its banks in 1781. The 51-mile waterway, newly celebrated in poems, books and art exhibits, is the focus of a 20-year master plan for restoration that the city will release next January.