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The Power of Place: Map Your L.A. Contest Part Two
Enter the second run of our Map Your Own L.A. contest to win a print of a historic Los Angeles map. » continue reading
Winners of Songs of the L.A. River Project
The river continues to inspire musicians as winners of the Songs of the L.A. River Project perform at the Mayor's Day of Service on April 30th. » continue reading
"Limpio Todo el Tiempo mî Communidad" by Irene Barahona
"Then they made the football [soccer] fields and the park changed...I noticed that people started worrying about preserving the river." Excerpted from a video interview with Irene Barahona from StoryShare: L.A. River April 30th, 2011 » continue reading
"Never Ending" by Mike the Poet
"There is a never ending circuitry of energy running around our residency and some nights I never want to sleep." Excerpted from a video interview with Mike the Poet from StoryShare: L.A. River April 30th, 2011 » continue reading
"Clean It Green It" by Lil Rattlesnakes
"Clean it, green it, dont you concrete it..." Excerpted from a video interview with 3rd grade students of New Castle Elementary (Reseda) from StoryShare: L.A. River April 30th, 2011 » continue reading
"Nowhere Else in L.A." by Abby Loces
"I want to raise two kids... exposed to nature as a normal thing not just living lives where you're just in the city." Excerpted from a video interview with Abby Loces from StoryShare: L.A. River April 30th, 2011 » continue reading
"Bicycling Along the River" by Paula Daniels
"One of the things that we ask them to do is to make the river a special project area for the federal government..." Excerpted from a video interview with Paula Daniels from StoryShare: L.A. River April 30th, 2011 » continue reading
"Reclaiming the River" by Lauren Frye
"My dream was to take the concrete out the river." Excerpted from a video interview with Lauren Frye from StoryShare: L.A. River April 30th, 2011 » continue reading
"Float On" by Lyla Matar
"You are history, fill my cup with your laughter and good times, please stay close to me, sing me the hymns of olden times..." Excerpted from a video interview with musician Lyla Matar from StoryShare: L.A. River April 30th, 2011 » continue reading
"Salvage" by Martha Matthews
"When I was a kid it really wasn't a river. We never knew it was a river it was just this concrete thing that had flood water in it." Excerpted from a video interview with Martha Matthews from StoryShare: L.A. River April 30th, 2011 » continue reading
"El Rio" by Miguel Luna
"Educated participation in a planning process can translate into good progressive policies for the city." Excerpted from a video interview with Miguel Luna from StoryShare: L.A. River April 30th, 2011 » continue reading
"Water Under the Bridge" by The Congregation
"I know a place where we can dip our toes, in the river, the place they make the videos" Excerpted from a video interview with band The Congregation from StoryShare: L.A. River April 30th, 2011 » continue reading
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Zuma Dogg commented on Help Create a Venice Mixtape for a Chance to Win:
KCET, thank you VERY MUCH for including my personal story (original song) in your playlist, along with The DooDeela commented on Floods & Frogs in the L.A. River:
I didn't live in Atwater, but in the adjoining neighborhood, the Elysian Valley. My earliest memory of the riL.A. Night Life commented on Contest Entry: "Dreamscapes" by D.J. Waldie:
This is actually really cool. Everyone has a different perspective on LA!Departures commented on Contest Entry: "Paths to the City" by Tom Lamb:
Yes you can Carolyn! We're extending the contest so if you click the "Submit Your Map" link above and downloadCarolyn Castaño commented on Contest Entry: "Paths to the City" by Tom Lamb:
Can I do a map?-
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