Abstract
The EU H2020 RURITAGE project takes 20 case studies, considered to be Role Models (RMs) of successful heritage-led rural regeneration from Europe, to analyze them and transfer knowledge and learning to a network of Replicators (Rs). To quantify the success of these RURITAGE interventions, a monitoring framework has been developed which includes a range of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and a co-monitoring program. This program takes a bottom-up approach working with key stakeholders to understand their values. The My Cult-Rural Toolkit described in this paper has been designed and developed to support the co-monitoring program. The toolkit includes various methods allowing expert and non-expert engagement with the landscape valuation process through embodied and situated approaches. All the co-monitoring tools share the principle of gathering data through real-time interaction in the place of interest, following principles of the embodied approach to ecosystems’ valuation. The toolkit employs both participatory hands-on workshops (Mini-Landscapes, Object Mapping, and Walking Maps) for in-depth understanding of values attached with landscape, and digital mobile apps (Rate my View App and Landscape Connect App) for exploratory, participatory mapping. This paper describes the toolkit and discusses benefits and limitations of its usage in the context of co-monitoring of cultural and natural heritage (CNH) inspired rural change.
Highlights
Rural areas host a wealth of cultural and natural heritage (CNH) and are home to more than 55% of Europe’s population [1]
Egusquiza et al [4] built a multilevel repository of Role Models as best practices that allows for the identification of common features, mechanisms for mobilization of capitals, and required resources that facilitate the replication to the RSs
RURITAGE interventions and action plans a monitoring framework has been developed which includes a range of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that Replicators use to measure their success
Summary
Rural areas host a wealth of cultural and natural heritage (CNH) and are home to more than 55% of Europe’s population [1]. H2020 RURITAGE project has established an approach that demonstrates how rural areas can use their unique CNH as a driving force in achieving sustainable economic, social and environmental development [3]. The RURITAGE project takes 20 case studies, considered to be Role Models (RMs) of successful heritage-led rural regeneration from Europe, to analyze them and transfer knowledge and learning to a network of Replicators (Rs). Egusquiza et al [4] built a multilevel repository of Role Models as best practices that allows for the identification of common features, mechanisms for mobilization of capitals, and required resources that facilitate the replication to the RSs. To support the co-development of the heritage-led regeneration plans in the Replicators, de Luca et al [1] have compiled a Communitybased Heritage Management and Planning methodology (CHMP) that aims to support
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