In Public
The Good Mural
Murals have spread across town and are mostly predictable. But there is at least one exception.
Apr 19th, 2020 by Tom Bamberger
Scooters Are the Future
Which means automobiles in cities must learn to adjust.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Tom Bamberger
Homeless Tent City Is a Democracy
It’s actually several communities, and all are civil, orderly and well-run.
Aug 2nd, 2019 by Tom Bamberger
The Lost Legacy of Harry Weese
Why the Marcus Center and Kiley grove are not historic.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Tom Bamberger
A Rising Star in Architecture
I missed the boat on architect Matt Rinka. High time for a reconsideration.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Tom Bamberger
Nonsense In Front of City Hall
The sculpture by Tony Cragg is a great work — but not for the reasons you might expect.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Tom Bamberger
The Best and Worst of Bricks
Architect Jim Shields talks about the importance of bricks in Milwaukee’s buildings.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Tom Bamberger
Does “People’s Flag” Need New Colors?
Changing the mustard-yellow sky would make it pop more.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Tom Bamberger
The Magic of Lakeshore State Park
There’s nothing else like it in the city. So why is there a plan to change it?
Aug 29th, 2018 by Tom Bamberger
About Those Streetcar Stops
Why not a dramatic uniform design for them? Well, because.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Tom Bamberger
Coakley’s Water Tower Is Pure Fun
Weak from close up, but sparkles from far away.
Dec 8th, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
Northwestern Mutual Plaza Is a Triumph
Gardens and landscaping for NM Tower and Commons create a strikingly urban campus.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
