The Department of City Planning - Public Realm Division ensures that art, culture, and history have a place in public spaces and that the design of public spaces and civic structures has a positive impact on the City’s public realm.

Public Art & Civic Design Commission

  • PACD Commission Application

    Information for the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, including application instructions, application form, application deadlines, and contact information.

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City of Pittsburgh Public Art

Learn more about current and upcoming public art projects and explore the City of Pittsburgh's Public Art and Memorials Collection

  • Public Art Projects

    Learn more about current City Planning Public Art projects underway throughout the City.

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  • City of Pittsburgh Public Art Collection

    Learn more about recently completed projects added to Pittsburgh's collection of Public Art & Monuments.

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  • City Collection Equity Audit

    The Department of City Planning is currently engaged in an audit to identify inequity and bias within the City's permanent collection of public art, monuments, and memorials.

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