research; third mission
Beach identity: the fruition and management of a beach as a social and economical practice to foster the community identity
This project started from the believing that the management of the beach in Riccione and related know-how constitute an intangible heritage for this place. In particular, this job highlitghted the value of safeguarding practices that allowed the economical exploitation of the beach and the simultaneous respect of the environment. The research was carried out in four steps: identification of the intangible heritage; promotion of the heritage to foster awareness at a local, national and international level; listing of safeguarding practices; promotion of a participatory model to enhance community’s consent.
Period of the project: 2018-2020
Scientific Coordinator: Patrizia Battilani, Alessia Mariotti
Team of research: Davide Bagnaresi, Francesco Barbini, Paolo Figini
Keywords: intangible heritage, beach, UNESCO, participatory model, Riccione
Funded by: Comitato identità di spiaggia Riccione