When A Public Utility Listens To Citizens

The beautiful Rowena Reservoir in Los Feliz is the result of Los Angeles' DWP and local residents working together.

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July 20, 2001, 11:15 AM PDT

DWP wanted to cover over the open reservoir. Locals wanted it to stay the same. There was bitter opposition. So for 10 years, a mediator has worked with the groups. One resident says that, "It is a Disneyland-type of place...it's wonderful."

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: DWP Reveals a New Attitude and a New Look for Reservoir

Friday, July 20, 2001 in The Los Angeles Times

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