Some Angelenos say bringing the river back to life is critical for their city's revival.
"They don't call it the mighty L.A. River. Many don't even know it exists. But some Angelenos say reviving their city means bringing its moribund river back to life... Since the city was settled in 1781-and it was settled there because of the waterway-the L.A. River has been treated worse than just about any natural landscape in the country. It has been water faucet, sewer, dumping ground, and gravel provider...This year, for the first time in history, the Los Angeles River has powerful advocates-people who want to transform the despised eyesore into a gorgeous network of parks and trails. But they are battling equally powerful developers who would continue to hide the river behind industrial complexes. For some designers, both sides are missing the point: the only way to save L.A. is by embracing its ugly truths."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
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