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Philadelphia's Percent For Art Program Enhances City

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Philadelphia has one of the largest collections of public art in the country.

Over 600 pieces were funded by the city's Percent for Art Program, which requires developers who acquire public land to spend 1% of their construction costs on public art.

Peter Crimmins (@PeterCrimmins) of WHYY reports.

This segment aired on October 16, 2019.

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