Vulnerability Analysis of the Venetian Littoral and Adopted Mitigation Strategy

• Main Authors: Piero Ruol, Luca Martinelli, Chiara Favaretto
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
• Series: Water
• Subjects: coastal plan; erosion, coastal flooding; sediment budget; mitigation strategies guidelines; littoral cell
• Online Access: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/8/984

This paper discusses the key aspects of the recent Coastal Plan of the Veneto Region (IT). Its aim is to propose a single mitigation strategy for coastal erosion that is valid for the whole Veneto Region, and possibly elsewhere, as well as a method to assign a priority level to any action. The suggested mitigation action against erosion depends on urbanization level, beach width, as well as cross-shore and long-shore sediment transport. The criterion used to give a priority level to mitigation actions is based on a vulnerability index that takes into account erosive tendency, existing coastal flooding hazards, coast value, environmental relevance, tourist pressure, urbanization level, the presence of production activities, and cultural heritage. A sample case featuring the littoral of Rosolina is also provided and includes a site description, the sediment budget, critical issues and possible mitigation measures.