Public Spaces & Greenways

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Taylor Yard Riverside Park

Taylor Yard Riverside Park stands as a pivotal project in the ongoing efforts to revitalize the Los Angeles River. Situated on a 42-acre parcel known as the G2 site, this development aims to transform a former industrial railyard into a vibrant public space that fosters ecological restoration, community engagement, and urban connectivity.


Key Features

 
  • Paseo del Río: An initial phase focusing on a native habitat greenway, with secured funding aimed at creating a lush, walkable environment along the riverbank.
     
  • Taylor Yard Bikeway and Pedestrian Bridge: Opened in March 2022, this 400-foot-long bridge connects the park to the Elysian Valley, promoting seamless pedestrian and cyclist movement across the river.
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Bowtie Wetland Demonstration Project

The Nature Conservancy (Dec 2024)


"When we innovate like this in Los Angeles the entire world watches."

- Kelsey Jessup, Urban Conservation Project Director, The Nature Conservancy

The Bowtie Wetland Demonstration transforms a former railyard into a thriving wetland along the LA River, blending habitat restoration, water treatment, public access, and climate resilience. Stormwater is filtered through natural and engineered systems, improving water quality, supporting native wildlife, reducing urban heat, and offering community green space. This project showcases a scalable model for urban ecological restoration and nature-based climate solutions.
 
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Urban Ecology: Can Los Angeles Be Fixed? Ft. Kat Superfisky

Isaias Hernandez (Jan 2024)

 

Isn’t Los Angeles an urban wasteland with a dirty and dying river?

That’s one way to look at it.

Los Angeles is full of environmental challenges, but Kat Superfisky, an urban ecologist, sees something else: a diverse landscape full of life that exists alongside our urban infrastructure. In their work with the City of LA, they’re helping bring nature back.
 
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