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About the Plan:This vision plan has been developed as a website representing a living document that may be updated and expanded for the empowerment of the public, cities, agencies, and professionals. The site presents examples of some of the ways in which we can remake everyday urban landscapes to better serve communities in the present and into the future. What do we mean when we talk about green infrastructure or watershed restoration in the Gateway Cities? Greening and watershed restoration can take the shape of priorities as defined by local communities themselves. This website gives examples of how watershed restoration measures can be integrated into our everyday landscapes—not only benefiting our rivers, but also providing community gathering and recreational spaces, shade, habitat for pollinators, park-like spaces, and cooling effects. This vision plan shows diverse examples of greenways, parks, and open space both along our river corridors and throughout our urban communities. The plan incorporates existing plans and public input to identify opportunities to leverage nature-based solutions for benefits including water conservation and capture, air quality, cooling, active transportation, habitat, safety, wellbeing, and more. The project began in 2015, when the Watershed Conservation Authority—in partnership with North East Trees and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments—identified the need for an integrated and multi-benefit approach to watershed planning in the Gateway Cities region. Home to over 2.1 million people, the plan area encompasses 27 cities and unincorporated areas around the lower Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers in southeast Los Angeles County. We endeavor for this plan and future efforts to be a beneficial resource to you or the communities you serve. Please contact WCA with any thoughts or other feedback by filling out this online form.
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