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Rio Connect
We studied the Los Angeles River
and its surrounding communities
The concrete channel
prevents natural river
function
Goal 1:
Improve water quality and restore river
function
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The Los Angeles River defined the success and
vitality of early Los Angeles. Over time, however,
it has become all but forgotten. The River flows
through the heart of the city touching multiple
communities on its journey to the sea.
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Union Park
HSR Rail
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LA River
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Piggyback Concept
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LA River
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Zone 5
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Land
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UseLand Use
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Medium-Rise Apts
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Mixed Commercial
Public Facilities
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Open Storage
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Area to Reallocate
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Area Reallocation: 170 Acres Total
Redevelopment
Assimilate into Boyle
Heights redevelopment
(Light Industry only)
Vacant Zones
Land Use Reallocation 60 acres:
65 acres:
Area to Reallocate 35%
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15 acres:
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Development Eco-Industrial Park in Burnside, Canada
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Proposed Infrastructure
Living Streets
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LEGEND
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Living Streets
Bike Paths
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Freight Lines
Development Type
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New / Modified
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Eco-Industrial
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Freight Lines
Development Type
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Boyle Heights
Central Park
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Freight Lines
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Restrooms
Tot Lot
Soccer Field
1st St Bridge:
Gold Line
Vehicular Lanes
Bike Lanes
Pedestrian Walkway
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260’
680’
Pedestrian
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Tunnel Views
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Perspective 1 After
Before
Living Streets B’
B
Clarence St.
Existing
Section B-B’
10’ Sidewalk 35’ Street and Parking 10’ Sidewalk
10’ Sidewalk
10’ Bioswale
Parking 25’ Street 10’ Sidewalk
Proposed
Solar Panel Shade Structure
Shade Structures
Bioswale Parking
Underground Parking
0’ 5’ 10’ 20’
Living Streets C
C’
Mission St.
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Section C-C’
11’ Bioswale
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Street Trees
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0’ 5’ 10’ 20’
Underground Parking
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Perspective 1 Perspective 2
Before Before
Botanic Garden
Before After
Created
Parklands
Adapted
Watersheds and River
• 85 acres of new parks
New Parks
Watersheds with
Bio Swales/
Detention Basins