The Venice Canals of Los Angeles were built in 1905 as a bold real estate experiment inspired by Venice, Italy.
These canals once connected directly to the Pacific Ocean and served as transportation corridors for a growing seaside community. As the city evolved, water quality issues, flooding, and the rise of automobiles led to most of the canals being filled in and erased from the map.
Only six canals still exist, sustained by pumped, filtered, and recirculated water to keep levels stable and water clean. Preserved thanks to community advocacy, the Venice Canals show that urban water systems can be about more than pipes and treatment plants—they can shape identity, culture, and a sense of place.
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