Abstract
This study arises from applied research in regional contexts combined with a deep analysis of cultural landscape potential for socio-cultural and economic local development. In addition, it starts from a careful critical reflection on traditional governance models of naturalistic contexts located on the sidelines of metropolitan suburbs in delay development. It is aimed at deepening the theoretical recognition of the identifying characteristics of the Aspromonte National Park as an inseparable reality and to the definition of rurality as an important tourist attraction and as endogenous development. Moreover the paper present a summary of a pilot project for the definition, assessment and implementation of a model of Ecomuseum of the Cultural Landscape, through the identification of homogeneous territorial areas in which to conduct experimentation and implementation of management models able to trigger processes of exploitation and growth of the Aspromonte area thanks to an innovative strategic planning focused on the community involvement and heritage enhancement.
Highlights
The enhancement of the cultural landscape in rural areas located at the edge of developing metropolitan cities starts from the recognition of its historical, cultural and environmental issues, up to the definition of the strengths point of the area
The Laboratory evaluations and economic appraisals (LaborEst) of the Department PAU, Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria, for years conducted research related to the assessment of socio-economic impacts arising from investments in the field of Cultural Heritage and Environment
It has studied the issues aimed at achieving sectorial and feasibility studies for the implementation of integrated projects aimed to the conservation of the heritage value of the historic and environmental, urban regeneration and revitalization of the inner areas of Calabria Region, supporting the implementation of policies in the field the restoration and enhancement of historic centers, the urban regeneration and revitalization of the inner areas, facilitating access to financial resources at national, regional and European Union [1]
Summary
The enhancement of the cultural landscape in rural areas located at the edge of developing metropolitan cities starts from the recognition of its historical, cultural and environmental issues, up to the definition of the strengths point of the area. It is required to focus on the genius loci or sense of place, the authentic identity and its perception, in order to correct the internal and external perceptual distortions that underlie the fragility of enriching programs and initiatives It is from this insight that break out to the proposal of the Network of Ecomuseums of Aspromonte National Park: a territorial structure open to the community, scientific research bodies, associations and local administrations, acting to study, develop and promote the cultural identity of Aspromonte especially among the younger generation and foreigners. Not a mass tourism but a sustainable one, respectful of cultural heritage that the ecomuseums can adequately support thanks to their participatory nature and the widespread attention to the exploitation of landscape and local identity In this perspective, the induced loss is not the only added value of integration between tourism and eco-museums, and building cultural and socio-economic relationships among external to the local system subjects, which eliminates the implicit risk of self-referentiality and closing. The proposed ecomuseum formula intends to contribute to the statement of new landscape meanings and values, contributing to the diffusion of people roots to their own territory and communicating the system of natural and cultural information contained
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