The arm twisting and not-so-subtle threats worked, with the help of public financing from the city and state the Milwaukee Bucks got their new arena funding in place.
Now they just have to build it, and the latest renderings have come out — and I have to say I like it.
“The exterior design for the new arena is inspired by Milwaukee’s proud architectural heritage and bold outlook, coupled with the region’s natural environment of rivers, lakes and forests” is how the official press release puts it. To paraphrase the old line about art, I don’t know much about architecture, but I know what I like. And I like this.
Here are some looks at the design.
