Historical-architectural components in the projects multi-criteria analysis for the valorization of small towns

Abstract

Small towns are a widespread heritage that needs to be protected and valorized because it preserves identity and community values. The de-marginalisation and depopulation phenomena of which they are affected call for rapid actions with effective and organic strategies. Hence the purpose of the work, aimed at characterizing a multi-criteria analysis tool useful to express judgements on economic convenience of small towns valorization projects. Thus, in the light of the sustainable development principles, analysis criteria and sub-criteria are first defined. Evaluation indices are then selected and proposed with regard to the historical-architectural criteria. Research perspectives are in the study conclusions.