getting over the gates

you all know how much is love socal *wince*, so i was pleased to hear about this installation. a group called heavy trash has installed viewing platforms to get a peak into the gated communities of los angeles. these bright orange [orange county anyone?] platforms have been put up by brentwood circle, park la brea, and laughlin park. when you live in a place like irvine, where all the gated communities are walled off from each other, this sort of installation is especially poignant. one of my favorite quotes from the site:

Since it is difficult to commit a property crime in Los Angeles without a car...

[thanks boing boing]