Alianza de los Pueblos del Rio to Hold Community Meetings on L.A. River Development Aug. 24, 26, and 29

Who: The Alianza de los Pueblos del Río is an alliance that includes the Anahuak Youth Soccer Association, the Center for Law in the Public Interest, Mujeres de la Tierra, Remapping-LA, and the William C. Velasquez Institute.

What: In August 2006 the Alianza will hold three community meetings to increase local, democratic participation in revitalizing the Los Angeles River.

When and Where:

Meeting #1 – Coordinated by the William C. Velasquez Institute
Date: August 24, 2006
Time: 6 pm – 9pm
Place: Roosevelt High School
456 South Mathews Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Contact: Miguel Barragan
(323)222-2217
mbarragan@wcvi.com

Meeting #2 – Coordinated by Mujeres de la Tierra
Date: August 26, 2006
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Place: Canoga Park High School Auditorium
6850 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Contact: Irma Muñoz
(323)350-3306
irmamunoz@yahoo.com

Meeting #3 – Coordinated by Anahuak Youth Soccer Association and the Center for Law in the Public Interest
Date: August 29, 2006
Time: 6 pm – 9pm
Place: LA River Center
570 West Ave. 26
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Contact: Raul Macias
(323)343-1921
anahuaksoccer@mail.com

Why: The L.A. River Master Plan process has selected five opportunity sites including (1) El Rio de Los Angeles State Park at Taylor Yard, and (2) the Los Angeles State Historic Park at the Cornfield. Many residents that live nearby remain unaware of how L.A. River Revitalization might alter the landscape of their community, despite previous outreach efforts. At the community meetings the Alianza will provide information about healthy parks, schools, and communities, with jobs, an even playing field for small business enterprises, affordable housing, and sustainable construction. Community feedback given at the meetings will be taken directly to elected officials, so that River Revitalization in part will be built on the dreams of local residents.

The mission of the Alianza de los Pueblos del Rio is to ensure that the master plan process provides democratic participation and equitable results in the revitalization of the Los Angeles River with healthy parks, schools, and communities. We seek economic, environmental, equitable, and healthy development and human health for all communities along the River for generations to come.

“Let your voice be heard. Attend a neighborhood meeting and help shape the future of your community and the River.”