@docpop These were all over my old neighborhood in Oakland (although they were DIY versions). No one watered them so the plants all died and they just became a magnet for trash and tagging. Greening public space/heat islands is important work, it's sad to see it undermined for malicious ends.

@ihazrabies @docpop what neighborhood? Were they a similar type—big super heavy metal tanks?

@scott @docpop Fruitvale. Some were tanks from Home Depot and some were wooden planters made from old pallettes. They're generally on the street, along the curb, to prevent RVs from parking. Although I've seen them on the sidewalk in spots.

@scott @docpop Here's an example from San Leandro St.