Integrate artists, cultural organizations, and community members in planning processes and project development along the river.

Action: Integrate artists, cultural organizations, and community members in planning processes and project development along the river.

Their voices help create and shape new opportunities along the river with a view toward cultural equity and inclusion.

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specific, tangible ways to reach the goal

Engage artists at the beginning of planning processes, and allow for open-ended exploration to determine how design, arts, and culture can be fully integrated into projects.
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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.
Use both quantitative and qualitative data in planning arts and cultural activities along the river.
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Identify and activate cultural assets along the LA River corridor.
Incorporate artists and cultural practitioners in design processes, including signage, interpretive materials, and street furniture.
Incentivize projects that acknowledge, represent, and preserve cultural heritage and cultural assets and that include local craftspersons, artisans, and Indigenous Peoples in riverside projects.
Prioritize cultural equity and inclusion in decision-making, investments, and strategies for implementation.