A PROMETHEE-based approach for designing the reuse of an abandoned railway in the Monferrato Region, Italy

A multi-criteria decision-making approach using the PROMETHEE method has been successfully applied to design the reuse of an abandoned railway in Italy's Monferrato Region, offering a strategic solution for economic revitalization and cultural valorization. This study demonstrates how expert-driven evaluation can prioritize optimal functions for station buildings along the line, balancing local resource utilization with heritage preservation. The approach combines quantitative analysis with qualitative insights from a panel of experts, providing a scalable framework for similar heritage site redevelopment projects. By addressing both practical and cultural dimensions, this method could serve as a model for sustainable infrastructure planning in UNESCO-recognized landscapes.

Bottero, M. C., Dell’, F., Anna, N. A., & Gobbo, G. L. (2019). A PROMETHEE-based approach for designing the reuse of an abandoned railway in the Monferrato Region, Italy. International Journal of Multicriteria Decision Making, 8(1), 60. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijmcdm.2019.098027