Scared Places Institute

Engage the Indigenous Peoples of the region to document and celebrate the importance of the indigenous cultures of the LA River, past and present.

Nations of native peoples have lived in the LA River region for millennia, making their history, traditions, and practices critical to painting a full picture of the river. There is still much to learn about and document from present-day Tribal…

Develop educational materials for people of all ages to learn more about the past, present, and future of the river corridor; natural resource protection; and the wildlife and water of the LA River.

People learn in different ways. Some are more visual or aural learners, while others are more physical or verbal learners. Some learn through individual explorations, others through directed group experiences. Ensuring people of all ages can fully embrace the deep…

Galvanize and activate the LA River cultural identity through arts and culture.

Raising awareness of existing and potential uses of the river for arts and culture will make the LA River a more vibrant part of LA County’s cultural experiences. Providing a platform for arts and cultural activities will activate the civic…

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

The most effective way to integrate more local arts and culture into the LA River corridor is to have meaningful, ongoing engagement with those who are already deeply embedded in the arts and culture communities. Their voices help create and shape…

Identify and activate cultural assets along the LA River corridor.

A community’s cultural assets contribute to its creativity, traditions, robustness, and vitality and can act as both resources and opportunities. Cultural assets can be material, ephemeral, and even spiritual. They include buildings, sites, and objects holding local and national cultural significance;…

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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.

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…

Engage the Indigenous Peoples of the region to document and celebrate the importance of the indigenous cultures of the LA River, past and present.

Develop educational materials for people of all ages to learn more about the past, present, and future of the river corridor; natural resource protection; and the wildlife and water of the LA River.

Galvanize and activate the LA River cultural identity through arts and culture.

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

Identify and activate cultural assets along the LA River corridor.

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.

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