1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Evolution of Public Art in Urban Settings 2.2 The Role of Public Art in Placemaking and Urban Design 2.3 Cultural and Social Impacts of Public Art on Urban Identity 2.4 Previous Studies on the Relationship Between Public Art and Urban Identity 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Case Selection and Study Design 3.1.1 Criteria for Selecting Cities with Notable Public Art Installations 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Visual and Aesthetic Analysis of Public Art Pieces 3.2.2 Surveys and Interviews with Residents and Visitors 3.3 Assessing the Role of Public Art in Shaping Urban Identity 3.4 Cultural and Social Significance of Public Art in Different Urban Contexts 3.5 Community Engagement and Participatory Research 3.6 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.7 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Public Art's Role in Shaping Urban Identity 4.2 Evaluation of Community Perceptions and Interactions with Public Art 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Cities with Diverse Public Art Strategies 4.4 Stakeholder Perspectives on the Cultural and Social Impact of Public Art 4.5 Challenges and Opportunities in Utilizing Public Art for Urban Identity 4.6 Implications for Urban Design and Cultural Planning

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Integrating Public Art into Urban Identity Strategies 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion