LA River Corridor and Surroundings

Divert and treat stormwater and dry weather flows within the river channel for groundwater recharge, direct use as recycled water, and to supply water for parks and ecological areas.

Water diverted from the LA River could become another source in a portfolio of regional water sources. Diverted water could be used to enhance habitat, support recreation, or supply water for municipal and industrial uses. Storing diverted water in basins…

Improve the interface between the river corridor and adjacent communities.

A 51-mile corridor of connected public open space, arts, and culture along the LA River can only be an asset if it has strong personal and physical connections with adjacent communities. Both personal and physical connections with the river provide…

Support persons experiencing homelessness along the river by coordinating outreach and by building new permanent supportive housing.

Permanent supportive housing is housing coupled with a range of supportive services, with no time limit as long as tenants meet certain basic obligations, such as paying rent. LA County has a coordinated entry system that serves as a single…

Incentivize stronger resident equity building tools and tenant protection policies along the river.

While many river adjacent communities operate affordable housing programs, few communities have strong tenant protections. When low-income families are evicted, they often have no other options and it is common for people to experience homelessness. Tenant protection policies seek to…

Identify funding necessary to create an affordable housing land bank, land acquisition loan fund, or similar strategy to purchase land in proximity to the river and hold it for future development as affordable housing or permanent supportive housing.

The primary obstacle to building new affordable housing and permanent supportive housing is the lack of available land on which to build it. LA County is largely built out, with few vacant properties and relatively high property values. A land…

Increase units of affordable housing within one mile of the river.

The most effective way to mitigate adverse effects on housing affordability is to increase the supply of affordable housing or preserve existing affordable housing. Investing in more housing units with restricted rents near the river can help ensure that river adjacent…

Develop mapping and assessment planning tools to identify areas at risk for displacement around the LA River in order to prioritize affordable housing projects.

Understanding where along the river new projects might impact housing affordability starts with understanding what areas are at the greatest risk of displacement. Using mapping and assessment planning tools to identify these areas, proactive steps can be taken in proportion…

Utilize the County’s Affordable Housing Coordinating Committee to review and advise on housing and community stabilization strategies along the river.

Ensuring that river improvements strengthen communities without contributing to housing affordability challenges requires a complex balancing act and the best strategies are likely to change. Ongoing input from impacted communities will help guide the evolution of this strategy over time.

Develop a globally significant, comprehensive 51-mile arts and culture corridor along the river that is place-based, community-driven, and reflective of the cultural diversity of the County.

The LA River corridor offers a unique opportunity to create the longest continuous corridor of arts and culture in LA County. Not only does this 51-mile corridor provide a place to reflect each unique community along its banks through arts and…

Use the river corridor as a living laboratory where ongoing innovation is encouraged.

Due to the broad range of conditions along the LA River, it is an ideal place to test varied ecosystem strategies. A living laboratory also provides opportunities for education and community participation in various strategies. Several organizations and schools have already…

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