LA River
Early plans for LA River’s Taylor Yard include new walkways and kayaking spots
Earlier this year, the city purchased the 41-acre Taylor Yard parcel; now the Bureau of Engineering is moving forward with plans to turn it into a public space.
State bill could provide $98M in funding for the LA River
The money is set to arrive "at a pivotal moment in the River’s history," as local leaders plan for restoration projects and development along the 51-mile body of water.
Artist is one step away from building a water wheel on the LA River
The functional project is inspired by a 19th century water wheel that directed water through the Zanja Madre, LA’s original irrigation channel.
Studio City is getting a new riverfront walking and biking path
The new trail segment closes a gap in the L.A. River Trail in the Valley, and allows for four miles of continuous pathway.
LA River’s Atwater Village-Griffith Park bridge is a very expensive ‘gift’
Angelenos will pay for over 75 percent of the price tag for the pedestrian, equestrian, and bike bridge.
Starting Monday, it’s open season for kayaking the LA River
The Los Angeles River’s two recreation zones will open Memorial Day, May 29, meaning it’s open season for kayaking in the concrete-paved waterway.
Eye-catching Atwater Village-Griffith Park Bridge might start construction this summer
The project has overcome so much.
Taylor Yard: Planning is ramping up to turn 41 acres on the LA River into a big park
Thanks to $2 million from the State Coastal Conservatory, turning this riverside site into a public park can take a huge leap forward.
Albion Riverside Park: Construction to finally start this weekend on Northeast LA’s newest park
Already a decade in the making, construction to build Albion Riverside Park in Lincoln Heights will kick off this weekend.
City closes escrow on G2 and inches closer to restoring LA River
The G2 parcel has long been considered a key element to Alternative 20, an ambitious plan to restore river habitat between Griffith Park and Downtown.
City votes to acquire 41 acres known as the ‘crown jewel’ of LA River’s revitalization
A former industrial site, the soil will have to be cleaned up before it can be turned into parkland. But the acquisition is a big deal—the land is central to the river’s restoration.
Aerial photos show off the strange beauty of the LA River
The under-appreciated body of water looks stunning in images captured by photographer Chang Kim. Taken using drones, the images capture segments of the river as it passes through LA’s diverse landscape.
Trendy tenants moving into new Frogtown mixed user
The two-building former industrial property has been converted into retail and creative office space by developer RedCar Properties. Now, such tenants as Philadelphia-based La Colombe Coffee Roasters are moving in.
Councilman comes up with way to fund LA River upgrades—it could generate $50M
Some of that money could fill in funding gaps for an epic, $1-billion restoration project.
Part of LA River bike path closed weekdays until March
The Army Corps of Engineers is facilitating a big cleanup of part of the LA River and to facilitate the work, LADOT is closing a stretch of the river-adjacent bike trail Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 20-year-old LA River Master Plan is getting an update
The LA County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to update a planning document mapping out the revitalization of the LA River for the first time since 1996. The move is apparently intended to reconcile disparate visions for the river's future.
There's a new plan for Studio City's contentious LA River-adjacent golf course
The latest plan calls for constructing 200 apartments on a smaller segment of the property, which would also gain new paths and access points to the Los Angeles River. The river borders Weddington to the south.
A whopping new, $252M price tag for LA River's 'crown jewel'
City analysts say the most expensive part of overhauling a 40-acre parcel that's central to the river's restoration plan—which calls for it to become a public park—will be "soil cleanup" to remove lead, arsenic, and other contaminants.
Flashy Atwater Village-Griffith Park bridge is way over budget
Local real estate mogul Morton La Kretz, owner of Crossroads of the World, offered to kick in much of the costs, but that was when the project was estimated to cost $5 million. Now the figure is at $13 million.
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Mapped: Where to Find LA's Public Art Biennial
This weekend, LA's first citywide public art show will open, and it all centers on the theme of water. Installations will spring up across the city, at places like the LA River, Echo Park Lake, and Hansen Dam, and be up for the next month.
Fireworks set the LA River in Frogtown ablaze last night
Though it burned for less than an hour, the fire in the LA River looked scary as heck. Allegedly started by fireworks, the blaze didn't cause any injuries. We hope this is not a new trend.
City approves 11-mile makeover of the LA River
On Wednesday, the LA City Council approved the ambitious Alternative 20 plan, backed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to restore and revitalize an 11 mile stretch of the LA River between Griffith Park and Downtown.
Video: Frank Gehry on the LA River
The starchitect and his team are studying myriad aspects of the LA River as part of Gehry's effort to master plan the 51-mile waterway. Now, he's dropping knowledge via his new website, the LA River Index.
The LA River bike path is finally open again
Since February, the bike path has been closed from Fletcher Drive to the 134 freeway. But the path might not be a smooth ride just yet, cyclists should watch out for "concrete and jagged rock."
When Will the LA River Bike Path Fully Reopen?
Though barriers are being removed right now, there's a chance that it might be July before things are really opened up.
Hundred-Year-Old Hobo Markings Hidden On LA River
Anthropologist Susan Phillips has found numerous examples of "hobo graffiti" beneath a bridge constructed in 1913, including the signatures of "Oakland Red," "Kid Bill," and the most famous hobo of all: "A-No. 1."
Watch: All the Fun Stuff to Do on the LA River
The LA River's recreation zones open on Memorial Day, and the possibilities for riverside diversion are endless. A new video showcases a few of the awesome activities that people can do on the river, from kayaking to capoeira.
How to Fun it Up on the LA River This Summer
For the third summer, Angelenos will have two recreation zones open to them along the LA River, beginning this Memorial Day. Starting May 30, the LA River will be open from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week, for summertime fun.
Meet the Artists of the LA River Biennial Show
Mayor Eric Garcetti has revealed the artists selected to create pieces for LA's new public art biennial, set to open along the LA River this summer. They work in sound, sculpture, performance, and many other media; here's a look at their art.
Inner Tube Race on the LA River This Weekend!
LA-zy River is the brainchild of comedian Kurt Braunohler and writer/actor Lauren Cook, who were inspired by the rafts of El Niño-related news coverage promising storms of Biblical proportions. Little rain showed up, but it's enough for tubing.
How the Elite Have Co-Opted the Future of the LA River
Now that activists and organizers have made the river appealing again, the rich and powerful are swooping in.
Saddle Up to an Equestrian Ranch in Atwater Village For $2.15 Million
Sited next to the LA River and the 5 Freeway, the 1.2-acre property accommodates up to 38 horses