Mapping Local Perceptions for the Planning of Cultural Landscapes

Local perceptions in the definition of cultural landscapes have been on the radar of the scientificcommunity for a long time, but very few studies have focused on integrating this information intoheritage and planning practices. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate, with a practical example,how to do so through a Public Participation GIS (PPGIS) application. In this study, a landscapeapproach and participatory mapping framework were tailored to a case study area in the south ofItaly, where an online map-based survey was shared with the public. The survey results illustratehow the application effectively brought to the fore local heritage perceptions as relevant sources for future potential spatial planning strategies.