Beerline Plaza

The work

At the heart of the Beerline Plaza project is a vision: to transform an urban public space into a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive hub for connection, creativity, and education. Located in the historic Harambee and Riverwest neighborhoods, the Beerline Plaza and Performance Venue is more than just a development — it’s a commitment to environmental stewardship and community empowerment.

The process

As part of Riverworks’ Beerline Trail renovation, House of RAD artists Brandon Minga, Jackson LaHaie, Danny Grimes, and Stephen Anderson were commissioned to collaborate on the design and creation of a large-scale mural and visual elements that center sustainability and cultural identity. We worked alongside students from Milwaukee Public Schools and UWM SARUP, making this a true intergenerational effort that blended art, architecture, and education.

The purpose

We believe that a healthier city starts with equitable access to green spaces and the knowledge to sustain them. That’s why we’re leading with green infrastructure, combining environmental education with intentional design to foster unity, learning, and celebration in the community.

The impact

Once complete, Beerline Plaza will serve as an inspiring model for what green infrastructure can look like when rooted in equity, art, and education. This will be a place where families gather, artists perform, students learn, and pollinators thrive. It’s more than a plaza — it’s a living classroom, an open-air gallery, and a stage for future generations to connect with their environment and each other.