Final Designs for Taylor Yard Greenway Unveiled Today

Los Angeles, CA · June 17, 2026

The marine layer is holding steady this morning, keeping things cool for your early coffee run. If you’re commuting through Glassell Park, you’ll notice the first major equipment move-in at the old Taylor Yard site today as the river restoration hits a new milestone.

📰 The Lead

The long-awaited transformation of the LA River takes a visible step forward today with the unveiling of the final design for the "Paseo del Rio" greenway. This 12-acre stretch within the G2 parcel—a former Union Pacific rail yard—is transitioning from years of soil remediation to active park development.

For residents in Northeast Los Angeles, this isn't just another park; it’s a blueprint for how the city intends to handle climate resilience. The design features a "soft-bottom" approach that allows for natural water filtration and flood management while providing public access to the water’s edge. Crews are beginning the native planting phase this morning, which will eventually create a cooling canopy for the surrounding neighborhoods. While the full site won't be open for a stroll just yet, the placement of the first permanent trail markers today signals that the industrial era of this riverbank is officially in the rearview mirror.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Summer Enrichment Deadline — Today is the final window to enroll students in LAUSD’s "Beyond the Bell" July programs before registration closes at 5 PM.

  • Griffith Park Trail Maintenance — Expect intermittent closures on the Mt. Hollywood Trail today as crews repair erosion damage from the late spring rains.

  • West Hollywood: Parking Enforcement — Residential permit regulations return to full enforcement on the city’s east side today following the holiday weekend grace period.

🌫️ Today's Outlook

  • High 79°F · Low 61°F — Fog
    • Keep your headlights on through the morning gloom; it’ll be bright and clear by noon.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Santa Monica: Wednesday Farmers Market — Arizona Ave & 2nd St, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM The legendary "chef's market" is peaking with stone fruit and heirloom tomatoes.

  • Jazz at the LACMA Smidt Welcome Plaza — LACMA, 6:00 PM Mid-week brass and bass under the "Urban Light" installation — bring a blanket.

  • Culver City: Sunset Cinema — The Culver Steps, 7:00 PM Outdoor screening of a classic noir film; arrive early to snag a seat.

  • The Moth StorySLAM — Los Globos, 7:30 PM Open-mic storytelling competition where five-minute true stories take center stage.

  • Glendale: Moonlight Roller Rink — Moonlight Rollerway, 8:00 PM Adult-only skate night with an 80s synth-pop soundtrack and vintage vibes.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Grand Central Market
    • Since 1917, this Homer Laughlin Building staple has evolved from a dry goods hub to a neon-lit culinary cross-section. Look up to see the original wood-paneling details that survived the 1990s renovation, anchoring the modern stalls to their century-old roots.

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