Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Public art plays a key role in urban sustainability, yet existing evaluation tools remain fragmented. This study develops a Multi-Dimensional Sustainability Assessment Framework for Public Art (SAFPA), integrating cultural, social, environmental, and economic dimensions. Through a Delphi process with 15 international experts, we weighted four dimensions and 12 indicators using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The framework was tested on three archetypal case studies, revealing trade-offs and synergies. SAFPA enables strategic, accountable decision-making for public art commissioning and stewardship, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and 4 (Quality Education).
Source: npj Heritage Science
Authors: Anqi Zhu, Wannan Zhang
Institutions: University of Macau, Huainan Normal University
Language: English
Topic: Public Spaces through Art
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7147501823