MAYOR GARCETTI AND SUPERVISOR KUEHL ANNOUNCE $6 MILLION INVESTMENT IN L.A. RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY

Mayor Eric Garcetti and County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl announced a joint investment of $6 million in the Los Angeles River Valley Greenway. The funding will make the project shovel-ready by enabling completion of design on 12 miles of gaps in its Valley portion. Once completed, the greenway will make it possible for Angelenos to walk and bike from Canoga Park to Elysian Valley.

“With this investment, we take one more step in linking our communities to each other and to the backbone of our region — the Los Angeles River,” said Mayor Garcetti. “By expanding the parks and paths along our river, we can breathe new life into the surrounding neighborhoods and give our residents more access to nature and recreation while providing safer commuting options between homes, schools, and jobs.”

“The same L.A. River that protects Angelenos from catastrophic flooding is rapidly becoming a social hub that connects communities to public transportation, provides habitat for plants and animals, and introduces children and families to much-needed open space for recreation,” said Supervisor Kuehl. “L.A. County is proud to be a part of that change.”

The City’s $3 million contribution comes from funds dedicated to open space preservation and park facilities, provided by four Los Angeles City Councilmembers who represent the Valley: Councilmembers Paul Krekorian, Bob Blumenfield, David Ryu, and Nury Martinez.

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