Part of the new “Joy Walk” project in the skywalk includes cloud-inspired artwork on the windows above Fourth Street and Grand Avenue. (Photo: Project7 Design)
The Iowa caucuses and other cold-weather events brought worldwide attention to Des Moines’ public, climate-controlled skywalks. But it was two generations of office workers who filled them, window to window.
Today, as downtown buildings shift from commercial to residential uses, skywalk traffic is down, and efforts are underway to reimagine the 4-mile network with updated interiors and amenities. This month, artists and volunteers are creating colorful artwork to transform sections into a “Joy Walk.”…