About: River LA

River LA is a nonprofit working on the revitalization of the Los Angeles River. The organization, formerly known as the Los Angeles River Revitalization Corporation, was founded in 2009 by the City of LA to coordinate river policy as part of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan. River LA has garnered attention for their work with Frank Gehry; their work on the La Kretz Crossing, the first multi-modal cable-stayed bridge of its kind; and their Greenway 2020, a project to create a continuous 51 mile greenway and bike path. In the fall of 2020 they launched Rio Reveals, a multi-year campaign of immersive experiences along the L.A. River, engaging more than 40 artists and the community to benefit the river. The organization is led by Executive Director Ed Reyes. Jon Switalski is th