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A diverse group of people interacting around a new public sculpture in a city plaza, highlighting the complex social dynamics of urban renewal projects.
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What Is Public Art's Role in Urban Renewal Projects?

A city's new public sculpture might be celebrated as progress, yet urban planning research often overlooks how such art can become a battleground for community resistance and power struggles.

Elena Petrova·August 29, 2026