DA+UD partnered with artist Laura DeAngelis to redesign this public park in Kansas City’s downtown. The public / private partnership brought together the client, Art in the Loop foundation, and the property owner, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department as well as the City of Kansas City, MO and the Downtown Council. The concept of the park was based around a public art piece inspired by the larger natural environment of the stars and paths of migratory birds. Stainless steel images of native birds are inlaid in the pavement, leading the user toward a “star disk” at the center of the park. The star disk reflects images of the constellations and is lit from within. Landscape elements create a warm and welcoming feeling with plenty of places to sit and relax, while simultaneously providing many educational design and art elements to discover and explore.