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LA's New Subway Stops Are Stunning Underground – But Above Ground? Total Fail

After decades of delays, LA's Metro D Line finally opened three new stations on the Westside. Below ground, the art and architecture are breathtaking—think cosmic murals, glowing neon, and spaces that actually make you want to hang out. But step above ground, and it's a different story: barren plazas with no shade, no seating, and barely any benches. One dance class had to squeeze into a sliver of shade just to practice. The contrast is wild. What happened? Metro nailed the underground but totally dropped the ball once you exit. The full breakdown is eye-opening.
This was such a good read. The part about the dance class really got me. Full story's here if you want: https://geni.us/httpsCBS-news