Civic use landscapes as resilient infrastructure: technological strategies for energy communities

This paper explores the potential of civic use areas as landscape infrastructure for energy transition. Through the adaptation of the NPS- VIA method and the integration of three qualitative indicators – Perceived Landscape Value (PLV), Visual Exposure and Accessibility (VEA), Collective Use Vulnerability (CUV) – the study proposes an operational model for assessing the visual impact and design of Smart Renewable Energy Communities (SREC) in fragile rural contexts. The results, tested in the Molise municipalities chosen as case studies, highlight the effectiveness of a perceptual-functional approach to orienting sustainable and contextualised design choices. The methodology proves useful for promoting landscape and energy co-design strategies based on active participation and collective responsibility, offering replicable recommendations for public policies oriented towards climate neutrality and the enhancement of common goods.