Now artist Doug Aitken and developers have two weeks to compromise with neighbors or find a new location. As a resident, it makes it really difficult, people park right out here on, and you can hardly get into your own house," Lewis said. During Coachella weekend, over 3,000 vehicles tried to access the mirrored house. On the average weekend in season, Lynch said the Mirage House attracted over 500 cars. We are actually in the process of working a plan that would even further alleviate traffic on Racquet Club," he said. Lynch said he understands why neighbors are frustrated. "The young people stay and they party up here when it gets dark, so it becomes sort of a bad scene," said his wife Debra Lewis. "I would like it to go away from here because of the congestion," said Herb Lewis, who lives down the street. However, the popular art exhibit is not so popular among neighbors. Related: Construction Underway On Rancho Mirage Housing Development So yeah, we want to keep it up," said Desert Palisades Construction Manager Tom Lynch. "It’s kind of a phenomenon internationally and across the U.S. The Mirage "mirror" House, designed by Doug Aitken, attracted people from all over the world. It has become an iconic part of Palm Springs. ![]() Artist Doug Aitken applied for permit to keep it up until March 2018, but some neighbors are fighting the move, which means it could soon be demolished ![]() However, the crowds it attracted overwhelmed the Little Tuscany neighborhood. The Mirage house is covered in mirrors and perched over Palm Springs. It was a big hit during the "Desert X" art show this spring.
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