Greater Downtown Pittsburgh Public Realm Activation Study Through Light and Art

2026-11-03

A . Site Identification and Analysis • Identify all site - specific locations within the Greater Downtown Pittsburgh neighborhoods and other connecting locations between the Golden Triangle and adjacent Greater Downtown Pittsburgh neighborhoods through field observations conducted at multiple times of day and night . • Assess existing lighting conditions , pedestrian volumes , and perceived safety . 3 B . Community Engagement • Conduct on - street surveys and interviews as well as interviews with Greater Downtown stakeholders . • Engage students and local institutions in fieldwork and data collection . C . Evaluation and Reporting • Measure usage of illuminated corridors , perception of safety , and public response to lighting improvements and art installations . • Provide recommendations for scaling and implementation . • Provide examples of best practices worldwide for the use of lighting and art to activate spaces with an emphasis on the achievable , the practical , the costeffective , as well as more ambitious and costly efforts . D . Deliverables The selected consultant will produce clear and actionable deliverables that document the study findings and provide a framework for future implementation of lighting and public art improvements in Greater Downtown Pittsburgh . • Conceptual Lighting and Public Art Recommendations • Site Inventory and Existing Conditions Analysis • Priority Opportunity Map and Project List • Stakeholder and Community Engagement Summary • Implementation Framework and Strategy Recommendation • Best Practices Report

Pennsylvania

2026-05-09