Historic conditions and water in LA Existing/Future conditions for project area Existing river access Mobility to/from/within the project area—bikes, trains, walking Other livability criteria—tree canopy coverage, permeable areas, parks Habitat and plant systems within the LA River watershed and 11-mile ARBOR stretch project area Key neighborhoods and landmarks, planning areas related to the river in the project area Stormwater inlets/outlets Land use—identifying public ownership ◦ Housing ◦ Parks and open space ◦ Vacant
Aquifers and groundwater basins Existing river access Mobility to/from/within the project area—bikes, trains, walking Other livability criteria—tree canopy coverage, permeable areas, parks
Current plans and their impact on the project area ARBOR study What are the specific reaches and planned work within those reaches? How does the ARBOR study support water supply, habitat, ecosystem restoration? LA Watersheds, water quality/supply and the LA River Which jurisdictions are responsible for management of the LA River: stormwater, open space, water quality, safety? How do all of the existing plans complement each other—what’s the big picture goal for revitalization?
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Other questions students considered during research and analysis:What type of habitat and how much connectivity does the river provide currently (Dramstad et al., 1996)? How does the river fit into LA’s stormwater capture/water supply systems? What does restoration of the LA River look like?
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