Author: campaignforalivingvenice

The “Venice effect” in Mestre: rents are sky high, two room apartments at 900 Euro

August 24, 2019

Tourism is affecting leases as well: owners choose to rent day by day. Real estate agents: “Sale prices are returning to pre-Euro levels” By Mitia Chiarin 20 August 2019 MESTRE. The unstoppable push towards tourist rentals, on the mainland as well, is a problem confronted daily. Those who are looking for a home to live … More The “Venice effect” in Mestre: rents are sky high, two room apartments at 900 Euro

“Brugnaro’s ‘Venice Model’? Negative.” A torrent of criticism for the Mayor

August 16, 2019

By Mitia Chiarin 15 August 2019 MESTRE. A chorus of criticisms from opposition parties and trade unions for the “Venice model”, held up by Luigi Brugnaro as a national formula. In an interview with our paper, the Mayor’s claim to be “without ties to a party”, about having involved “people who believe in work”, in … More “Brugnaro’s ‘Venice Model’? Negative.” A torrent of criticism for the Mayor

Toninelli’s plan for Grandi Navi: “a mockery” says No Grandi Navi

August 10, 2019

[What follows is a brief news story about Minster Toninelli’s announcement about the Grandi Navi, followed by a story covering No Grandi Navi’s response – Ed.] A third of the Grandi Navi away from Venice within a year Toninelli speaks: three docks spread out for passages of the skyscrapers of the seas: one at Marghera, … More Toninelli’s plan for Grandi Navi: “a mockery” says No Grandi Navi

The XXV Aprile kindergarten on Giudecca is saved

August 10, 2019

The city Administration of Venice has approved a resolution that confirms keeping the school open with only 11 students. 8 August 2019 VENICE. The XXV Aprile kindergarten on Giudecca has been saved. Today the city Administration of Venice has approved a resolution that confirms keeping the school open. “While there are only 11 students – … More The XXV Aprile kindergarten on Giudecca is saved

Ever more tourism in Venice and in the Veneto. A perverse interaction

August 3, 2019

Foreign and local interests, with the Brugnaro administration, have shifted the center of gravity of Venetian politics on the tourist economy in a way that has never happened before. The trend intersects with the growing difficulty of the region’s traditional manufacturing economy, which lacks a genuine industrial policy and which, according to Zaia, can be … More Ever more tourism in Venice and in the Veneto. A perverse interaction

The entrance fee is a flop: everything must be redone

July 26, 2019

Venice: the City will charge the fee on its own, without recourse to tourist transport, but the possibility of evasion will be very high By Enrico Tantucci 25 July 2019 VENICE: The entrance fee is at risk of failure and serious evasion. They are starting over again with a new regulation for the access charge … More The entrance fee is a flop: everything must be redone

Cruise Ship Costa Deliziosa comes close to the bank and docked boats in the lagoon, in the middle of a storm: Video

July 7, 2019

The video of the passage of the ship along the canal, in the lagoon, despite the strong storm has stirred criticism and controversy. A vaporetto stopped between the gusts of wind while the giant ship passed close by, having difficulty in maneuvering, sounding its siren. https://media.gedidigital.it/repubblicatv/file/2019/07/07/650257/650257-video-rrtv-650-07072019_veneziavideorep.mp4 The cruise ship Costa Deliziosa crossed the canal despite … More Cruise Ship Costa Deliziosa comes close to the bank and docked boats in the lagoon, in the middle of a storm: Video

MoSE’s hinges are corroding and must be replaced. 34 million Euro bid to find the solution

July 5, 2019

The experts: “salinity and inadequate materials”; “The phenomenon is widespread and could stop the entire operation”. By Alberto Vitucci 27 June 2019 VENICE. MoSE’s hinges are corroded and “inadequate”. They need to be redesigned and replaced with materials different from those used during the original construction. In Rome they talk about autonomies and commissioners, but … More MoSE’s hinges are corroding and must be replaced. 34 million Euro bid to find the solution

UNESCO accepts report on Venice with no discussion at Baku. Europa Nostra issues statement of protest

July 4, 2019

[Note: what follows is not a translation but a direct transcript of the statement released by Europa Nostra earlier today -Ed.] 43RD SESSION OF THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE STATEMENT BY EUROPA NOSTRA ON THE STATE OF CONSERVATION REPORT WITH REGARD TO VENICE AND ITS LAGOON Thank you Madam Chair. On behalf of our large movement … More UNESCO accepts report on Venice with no discussion at Baku. Europa Nostra issues statement of protest

Florence joins Venice and ten other cities in appeal to EU to regulate online short term rentals.

June 28, 2019

[What follows is a joint press release by Progetto Firenze and Gruppo 25 Aprile. – Ed.] Joint Press Release Florence and Venice, 26 June 2019 With a statement released to La Stampa, commissioner Cecilia del Re, who is responsible for urban planning and tourism, has announced the City of Florence’s intention to sign on to … More Florence joins Venice and ten other cities in appeal to EU to regulate online short term rentals.