It’s hiding in plain sight next to the 405 freeway.
It’s green, it’s big, it’s surrounded by shopping, world-class academia and ritzy communities. It has a baseball stadium. It has oil drilling. Plus a golf course, soccer fields, theaters, churches, and even a parrot sanctuary. It’s also a crucial medical and social services hub for local veterans.
Meet the West L.A. VA.
This valuable real estate belongs to the federal government, and the campus is home to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) — including a VA hospital.
But despite its lush surroundings, driving onto the VA campus feels like stepping back in time. Some roads are crumbling or poorly marked, and it’s tough for a newcomer to navigate. Many buildings are visibly decaying or empty.
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