Tajani, F; Sica, F; De Paola, P and Morano, P (2025) A networking-economic model to enhance the cultural value in small towns. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 14(6), pp. 1752-1779. ISSN 2046-6099
Abstract
Purpose – The paper aims to provide a decision-support model to ensure a proper use of the limited resources, financial and not, for the enhancement of the cultural heritage and comprehensive development of small towns from sustainable perspective. Design/methodology/approach – The assessment model is set up using a multi-criteria method that combines elements of linear planning with a performance indicators system that may represent the complexity of the territory's cultural identity as a result of existing cultural-historical assets. Findings – The model reliability is tested in a case study in a Municipality in southern Italy. The case study's findings highlight the advantages for the public/private operators, who can consciously choose which preservation and restoration projects to fund while taking into account the effects those decisions will have on the economic, social and environmental context of reference. Research limitations/implications – Due to the suggested operational approach and the selection of variables for accounting economic, social and environmental impacts by the renewal project, the research findings may not be generalizable. Therefore, it is recommended that researchers look into the suggested theories in more detail. Practical implications – The study offers implications for designing a user-friendly tool to help decision-making processes from a private–public viewpoint in a reasonable allocation of financial resources among investments for cultural property asset enhancement. Originality/value – The suggested operational approach provides a reliable information apparatus to depict the decision-making process under small-town development in accordance with sustainability dimensions.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | cultural heritage; decision-support system; multi-criteria analysis; networking-economic model; small town |
| Index terms: | identity, dimension, case study, economic model, decision-making process, methodology, Italy, environmental impact, restoration, accounting, municipality, renewal, complexity, performance indicator, networking |
| Subjects: | research methods, Geography, economic analysis, environmental impact, decision analysis, sociology, systems engineering, administrative law, performance management, renovation and retrofit, modelling and simulation, communication, health monitoring assessment and metrics, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Business Strategy, Digital Applications, Sustainability, Risk Management, Geographical Context, Engineering Principles, Health and Safety, Quality Management, Legal Issues |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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