Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan

Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan

The Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan was a milestone achievement for Los Angeles. It coalesced diverse stakeholders to support the revitalization of 32 miles of a concrete-lined channelized river into public green space in the heart of one of America’s densest cities. A comprehensive and detailed outreach and analysis process included workshops to educate the public on watershed health and sustainability and identify priority issues and opportunity areas. The plan outlines a framework to revitalize the river into a multi-purpose system that restores habitat, connects to park-poor neighborhoods with public greenways, and improves the river’s flood capacity and water quality.

CLIENT

City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering

SIZE

32 miles

LOCATION

Los Angeles, California

COMPLETED

2007

Project team

  • Tetratech Engineering
  • Civitas Landscape Architect
  • Wenk Associates Landscape Architect
  • HNTB Architecture Planning

AWARDS

  • 2009 American Society of Landscape Architects,
    Honor Award in Analysis and Planning
  • 2009 National Association of Environmental Professionals,
    Environmental Excellence for Planning Integration
  • 2008 American Institute of Architects, California Council,
    Honor Award in Regional and Urban Planning
  • 2007 American Society of Landscape Architects, Colorado Chapter,
    President's Award of Excellence for Planning and Urban Design
  • 2007 American Society of Landscape Architects, Southern California Chapter, Award of Excellence
  • 2007 American Society of Landscape Architects, Southern California Chapter, Honor Award
  • 2007 The Waterfront Center, "Excellence on the Waterfront" Honor Award

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