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After centuries of degradation resulting from industrialization, pollution, and general neglect, urban rivers around the globe are being reclaimed by the cities they traverse. The Los Angeles River is one such waterway being revitalized and reimagined as an urban amenity. As several public and private projects come to fruition, many Angelenos are hopeful that the city will reengage with their river, restore its ecosystem, and celebrate it as a valued natural asset and cherished public space.
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Beatley, T. (2016). Restoring and Reintroducing Nature into the City. In: Handbook of Biophilic City Planning and Design. Island Press, Washington, DC. https://doi.org/10.5822/978-1-61091-621-9_16
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