Author: campaignforalivingvenice

No to Cruise Ships at Venice: International event set for Sept. 23 and 24

September 17, 2017

“Cruise Ships and Mose are nothing more than two sides of the same coin”. Environmentalist Cristiano Gasparetto opened the meeting presenting the Two Days against “the Monsters”, slated for Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th, starting with the sentence resulting from the inquiry regarding the Mose scandal. “After the sentencing of Minister Altiero Matteoli, … More No to Cruise Ships at Venice: International event set for Sept. 23 and 24

From Yuppi Du to What Else Is New? Separation Referendum and MoSE are delayed, while citizens pay.

September 9, 2017

In the past few days three stories appeared that tell us who is actually getting anything done in Venice. 1) Referendum Delayed: After months of deliberation, Veneto Region President Luca Zaia has announced that the Referendum on the separation of Venice and Mestre will NOT be held in conjunction with the Referendum for Veneto independence … More From Yuppi Du to What Else Is New? Separation Referendum and MoSE are delayed, while citizens pay.

“Yuppi Du” in campo becomes the symbol of our resistance. By Roberto Ferrucci

September 9, 2017

(This piece appeared recently in Corriere della Sera, and gives us a further understanding of the cultural significance of the open air cinema in San Polo on 29 August – Editor) “Yuppi Du” in campo becomes the symbol of our resistance By Roberto Ferrucci This year the Film Festival began a day early, but not … More “Yuppi Du” in campo becomes the symbol of our resistance. By Roberto Ferrucci

New ARPAV Air Monitor at Rio Novo: a victory for the citizens, and the realization of one of Veneziamiofuturo’s 20 Proposals from Jan. 2017

September 4, 2017

The unit was installed after numerous requests from residents to monitor the quality of the air After the string of requests regarding air polluted by water traffic presented in the past years to the Procura della Repubblica di Venezia, and the request of the last and the current city administration, ARPAV has finally decided to … More New ARPAV Air Monitor at Rio Novo: a victory for the citizens, and the realization of one of Veneziamiofuturo’s 20 Proposals from Jan. 2017

Venice Municipal President Andrea Martini lists initiatives for the City to a crowded Campo San Polo.

August 31, 2017

“La Città, lo salveremo noi!”  “It is we who will save the City!” – Marco Gasparinetti, Gruppo25Aprile Statement by Giovanni Andrea Martini, President of the Municipality of Venezia, Murano, Burano I’d like to report some ideas which I proposed yesterday during the thrilling evening of open-air cinema at San Polo. I do so because I … More Venice Municipal President Andrea Martini lists initiatives for the City to a crowded Campo San Polo.

Open Air Cinema on Aug. 29 in Campo San Polo; the cultural and civic importance of citizens bringing back a beloved tradition.

August 28, 2017

The following article does a great job explaining the history behind tomorrow’s filming of Yuppi Du, as well as what the effort means to the citizens of Venice. This line from the piece provides an accurate – and stirring – synopsis: “To be out in the open in one’s own city, to see a film … More Open Air Cinema on Aug. 29 in Campo San Polo; the cultural and civic importance of citizens bringing back a beloved tradition.

Open-air Cinema returns to Campo San Polo; one of the 20 Proposals from Ateneo Veneto in January is brought to life by public/private cooperation.

August 20, 2017

What follows is the text of the Press Release issued by Gruppo 25 Aprile regarding their initiative to bring back the tradition, sorely missed by the citizens of Venice, of open-air cinema in Campo San Polo. The initiative is the result of public/private cooperation between, Gruppo 25 Aprile, the Municipality of Venezia-Murano-Burano and film studio … More Open-air Cinema returns to Campo San Polo; one of the 20 Proposals from Ateneo Veneto in January is brought to life by public/private cooperation.

Undersecretary of Cultural Heritage Borletti responds to foreign media coverage of Venice: “Personally I don’t see conspiracies”

August 13, 2017

For the Undersecretary of Cultural Heritage there is no “conspiracy” but rather a tourism emergency. “Operational decisions from the Mayor are required and there is still no agreement regarding the Cruise Ships” By Enrico Tantucci “I am sorry to have to say they are right, but it is evident that already even the world’s public … More Undersecretary of Cultural Heritage Borletti responds to foreign media coverage of Venice: “Personally I don’t see conspiracies”

English media coverage of Venice and tourism causes furor – Mar cries “Conspiracy”

August 6, 2017

In recent week reports about tourism and cruise ship pollution have come out from The Guardian and the BBC in England, as well as PBS, CNN, the New York Times in the US and also Reuters. The resoundingly negative coverage prompted Venice Tourism Assessor Paola Mar to suggest that the string of articles was somehow … More English media coverage of Venice and tourism causes furor – Mar cries “Conspiracy”