Discuss “The Kraus Campo: an eyesore, but an opportunity”

In the fall, when the Kraus Campo was unveiled, I labeled it a devastating failure. I have spent months since walking through it at every opportunity, examining my own experience and observing how others are using the garden. I am still certain that the Kraus Campo is a poor fit with the needs and values of the campus community. But the opportunity and responsibility for maintenance and control of the garden has now passed to the community to take advantage of the garden and see how it can be used and changed to fit with our needs. Beyond changing the garden, we must also look for lessons to guide and improve future public art on campus.

Despite limits on the usability of the space, including a complete lack of shade and minimal seating, there...