A new art installation has opened along the sidewalk on the south side of the downtown Hy-Vee.

The Lighted Walking Path was created through a partnership between Operation Downtown; the Greater Des Moines Partnership; 420 Court Avenue LLC, which is managed by Knapp Properties; and local architects and artists. 

The walkway, which includes a lighting installation and 3D art piece to create a visual experience day and night, aims to create a pedestrian corridor that improves safety, comfort and aesthetics. 

The installation was led by Slingshot Architecture, with lighting design by Teknephos, steel fabrication by Factor Fabrication and electric work by Tri-City Electric. Knapp Properties will oversee the ongoing maintenance and lighting.