Author: campaignforalivingvenice

“Nothing changes if you change nothing” Two demonstrations bring out crowds of concerned – and distanced – Venetians.

June 6, 2020

On Monday, June 1 we met at 2 PM in campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo and in campo San Francesco della vigna, forming two human chains converging towards Fondamenta Nuove, respecting health precautions (distancing and masks), two arms that met in a handshake at the fondamenta, near the hospital, an essential public service for the … More “Nothing changes if you change nothing” Two demonstrations bring out crowds of concerned – and distanced – Venetians.

Slow, inclusive and regulated. Will this be the tourism that comes to Venice?

May 30, 2020

The Venetian partnership SerenDPT will participate in research that will analyze changes and transportation in the cities of art after the pandemic. 28 May 2020 By Vera Mantengoli VENEZIA. Yes to tourism, but we have to recall its impact on residents. After months of closure the fear is that the cities of art will once … More Slow, inclusive and regulated. Will this be the tourism that comes to Venice?

Venice and Mestre are deserted, hotels are in trouble: over 100 are for sale, including luxury hotels.

May 22, 2020

10% have already been put on the market. The other hotels are waiting for the resumption of low-cost flights, but some might not reopen. By Enrico Tantucci 19 May 2020 VENEZA. 103 hotels are for sale in Venice, between the historic city and the mainland, almost 10% of the total. The offerings “uploaded” to the … More Venice and Mestre are deserted, hotels are in trouble: over 100 are for sale, including luxury hotels.

Venice: collapsing banks and damaged Istrian stone. The hidden injuries of the città d’acqua

May 16, 2020

Survey by volunteers rowing the canals: “Intervention is urgent”. The damage caused by motorboat waves is visible now due to the lack of traffic. 14 May 2020 By Alberto Vitucci VENICE. Widespread decay. Banks falling into pieces, scarred Istrian stone, and missing bricks. There are chasms opening under water, threatening the foundations of homes and … More Venice: collapsing banks and damaged Istrian stone. The hidden injuries of the città d’acqua

Porto Marghera the day after – dead fish in the West Industrial Canal

May 16, 2020

16 May 2020 After the large fire that followed the explosion at an acetone plant run by 3VSigma di Porto Marghera fish are dying in the canal that is closest to the business from  which the tower of black some arose. To put out the furious blaze fire crews had to use thousands and thousands … More Porto Marghera the day after – dead fish in the West Industrial Canal

Black cloud over Venice

May 15, 2020

An extraordinary image by Andrea Merola gives a sense of the accident that occurred this morning at a chemical factory in Marghera By Ytali.com                                                                                                                 15 May 2020 A huge, dense cloud of smoke rose from the fire at one of the plants of Porto Marghera. One person burned, one injured and several … More Black cloud over Venice

Vittorio Emanuele sludge: conflict between VTP and Port goes to court

May 2, 2020

The company that manages the cruise ship terminal wants to excavate the floor of the Vittorio Emanuele canal to measure the toxicity of the sludge – with a view to a possible alternate route to San Marco By Enrico Tantucci 1 May 2020 Excavation of the sludge from the Vittorio Emanuele canal: it will be … More Vittorio Emanuele sludge: conflict between VTP and Port goes to court

Report on focus group project presents residents concerns in Venice and Mestre

May 1, 2020

The results of research done by candidate Martini together with sociologist Schiavon are presented. Among the points, the lack of skilled work and mass tourism By Eugenio Pendolini May 1, 2020 “Out of control construction is ugly, does harm and produces violence”. “Mestre and Marghera have potential but they must be developed. An industrial and … More Report on focus group project presents residents concerns in Venice and Mestre

Venezia: coronavirus and tourism. Are we sure that everything will quickly come back as before?

April 18, 2020

16 April 2020 By Nino Baldan “On April 14 we start again”, “the season opens on May 4”: these were the refrains that were heard in the supermarkets, pharmacies and food shops during the first weeks of the lockdown. Saying them with an undeniable veil of optimism were primarily the owners and employees of B&Bs, … More Venezia: coronavirus and tourism. Are we sure that everything will quickly come back as before?