Since the mid-20th century, the Alps have become a global hub for skiing and winter tourism, drawing millions of visitors and winter sports enthusiasts each year. However, this densely populated and historically inhabited region is now facing increasing challenges due to rising temperatures and reduced snowfall. These changes threaten the ski industry and the socioeconomic stability of local communities. In light of these challenges, there is an urgent need to rethink Alpine tourism through climate adaptation strategies and a sustainable, resilient transition that values local resources and encourages new forms of tourism beyond skiing. This study focuses on the Interreg Alpine Space TranStat project, which aims to develop alternative and sustainable tourism models through the participatory Living Lab approach, involving nine ski resorts across five Alpine countries. In particular, the analysis examines the activities and workshops of one of the two Italian Living Labs, located in the Maniva (Brescia) and area. Through survey, semi-structured interviews and direct observation of the activities, the study investigates the co-creation methods used and explores participants’ perceptions of the project’s themes and their connection to the territory they live in. This study focuses on the Interreg Alpine Space TranStat project, which aims to develop alternative and sustainable tourism models through the participatory Living Lab approach, involving nine ski resorts across five Alpine countries. In particular, the analysis examines the activities and workshops of the two Italian Living Labs located in the Maniva (Brescia) and Valmalenco (Sondrio) areas. Through surveys and semi-structured interviews, the study investigates the co-creation methods used and explores participants’ perceptions of the project’s themes and their connection to the transitioning region.
Dalla metà del XX secolo, le Alpi sono diventate un polo globale per lo sci e il turismo invernale, attirando milioni di visitatori e appassionati di sport invernali ogni anno. Tuttavia, questa regione densamente popolata e storicamente abitata sta ora affrontando sfide crescenti a causa dell'aumento delle temperature e della riduzione delle nevicate. Questi cambiamenti minacciano l'industria sciistica e la stabilità socioeconomica delle comunità locali. Alla luce di queste sfide, emerge un bisogno urgente di ripensare il turismo alpino attraverso strategie di adattamento ai cambiamenti climatici e una transizione sostenibile e resiliente che valorizzi le risorse locali e incoraggi nuove forme di turismo oltre allo sci.Questo studio si concentra sul progetto TranStat dell'Interreg Alpine Space, che mira a sviluppare modelli di turismo alternativi e sostenibili attraverso l'approccio partecipativo del Living Lab, coinvolgendo nove stazioni sciistiche di cinque paesi alpini. In particolare, l'analisi esamina le attività e i workshop di uno dei due Living Lab italiani, situato nell'area del Maniva (Brescia). Attraverso sondaggi, interviste semi-strutturate e osservazione diretta delle attività, lo studio esplora i metodi di co-creazione utilizzati e indaga le percezioni dei partecipanti sui temi del progetto e il loro legame con il territorio in cui vivono.
Sustainable transition and co-creation in mountain areas: the case of Living Lab methodology in Maniva
MORESCHI, FRANCESCO
2024/2025
Abstract
Since the mid-20th century, the Alps have become a global hub for skiing and winter tourism, drawing millions of visitors and winter sports enthusiasts each year. However, this densely populated and historically inhabited region is now facing increasing challenges due to rising temperatures and reduced snowfall. These changes threaten the ski industry and the socioeconomic stability of local communities. In light of these challenges, there is an urgent need to rethink Alpine tourism through climate adaptation strategies and a sustainable, resilient transition that values local resources and encourages new forms of tourism beyond skiing. This study focuses on the Interreg Alpine Space TranStat project, which aims to develop alternative and sustainable tourism models through the participatory Living Lab approach, involving nine ski resorts across five Alpine countries. In particular, the analysis examines the activities and workshops of one of the two Italian Living Labs, located in the Maniva (Brescia) and area. Through survey, semi-structured interviews and direct observation of the activities, the study investigates the co-creation methods used and explores participants’ perceptions of the project’s themes and their connection to the territory they live in. This study focuses on the Interreg Alpine Space TranStat project, which aims to develop alternative and sustainable tourism models through the participatory Living Lab approach, involving nine ski resorts across five Alpine countries. In particular, the analysis examines the activities and workshops of the two Italian Living Labs located in the Maniva (Brescia) and Valmalenco (Sondrio) areas. Through surveys and semi-structured interviews, the study investigates the co-creation methods used and explores participants’ perceptions of the project’s themes and their connection to the transitioning region.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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