August 2013 Archives
River Notes:
How can we design along the Los Angeles River, while still taking into account its flow conditions? A scale model helped USC landscape architecture students take into account a range of water flows on the L.A. River; results of the research can now be seen at the City Hall's Bridge Gallery on the third floor.
River Notes:
Councilmembers O'Farrell and Cedillo rally support for the most expansive alternative (and expensive) offered by the U.S. Army Corps impending plan for revitalizing the Los Angeles River.
River Notes:
Is it time for Los Angeles to work on its own set of wildlife-friendly design guidelines?
River Notes:
When it comes to complex problems, fresh eyes sometimes bring valuable new perspectives. This year, the Los Angeles chapter of landscape and urban design firm SWA Group hosted seven students from around the country and asked them to reconsider the landscape around the Los Angeles River.
River Notes:
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found Los Angeles County and the County Flood Control District liable for excessive amounts of pollutants on the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers.
River Notes:
Who can deny that the Los Angeles River has become a hotbed for development ideas?
River Notes:
Playwright Marcus Renner is on a quest to find the truth of the Arroyo Seco community in his play, "Washing of the Water."
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