Brugnaro and Covid-19. He speaks when he shouldn’t and when he should he doesn’t speak

March 20, 2020

While President Zaia and other mayors in Veneto are tirelessly working on organization and communication, the citizens of Venice lack authoritative leadership in a delicate moment. By Enzo Bon       18 March 2020 There is a wonderful and tragic sound of silence in Venice, in these days of the Coronavirus; a sound which, at least for … More Brugnaro and Covid-19. He speaks when he shouldn’t and when he should he doesn’t speak

Protective plates for the Basilica in Venice. Superintendent gives the OK

March 13, 2020

The project is now awaiting the go ahead from the Cultural Heritage Committee. But there is an alternative plan to isolate the entire plaza from the tides. By Alberto Vitucci March 10, 2020 VENICE. A project to protect the Basilica is on the Minister of Cultural Heritage’s desk. The Superintendent has given a favorable opinion … More Protective plates for the Basilica in Venice. Superintendent gives the OK

Coronavirus emergency: All of Italy is now a “protected zone”. Conte: “Time has run out. All gatherings must stop”

March 9, 2020

Prime Minister Conte holds a press conference this evening: from midnight the provisions announced yesterday for Lombardia and 14 provinces will be extended to the entire peninsula. No sports events until April 3. By Gianluca Anoè 9 March 2020 All of Italy is becoming a protected zone. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the drastic measures … More Coronavirus emergency: All of Italy is now a “protected zone”. Conte: “Time has run out. All gatherings must stop”

Coronavirus Decree: 14 “red zone” provinces include Venice, Padua, Treviso and all of Lombardia – closures and restrictions ordered

March 7, 2020

Draft of the new government decree: all movement is “limited based on needs” for work and family.  Gyms, pools, spas, museums, cinemas, theaters and ski resorts will be closed. Shopping centers open only from Monday to Friday. The drastic measures go into effect from Sunday March 8 until April 3. March 7 2020 ROME. In … More Coronavirus Decree: 14 “red zone” provinces include Venice, Padua, Treviso and all of Lombardia – closures and restrictions ordered

Coronavirus in Veneto: Carnevale di Venezia is over. All forms of gathering banned from today.

February 23, 2020

Coronavirus: new ordinance announced by Governor Luca Zaia minutes ago. Here are the essential points. (Ordinance signed by both Minister Speranza and President Zaia). 23 Feb. 2020 In the entire Veneto region: “Events already in progress will go until completion to avoid problems of public order. After today’s last event clears out, there will be … More Coronavirus in Veneto: Carnevale di Venezia is over. All forms of gathering banned from today.

ATER Venezia: the abandonment of public housing in the Historic City, 2011 – 2018

February 22, 2020

Author: Orazio Alberti, OCIO, Independent Observatory on Housing in Venice 4 February 2020 This article is an extract of a more detailed study that can be read at this link (in Italian). The material that we present here takes its cue from the “Walk to reclaim housing” promoted by OCIO, which took place in Castello … More ATER Venezia: the abandonment of public housing in the Historic City, 2011 – 2018

Authorized Venice tourist guides: “Sustainable tourism is possible”

February 21, 2020

20 Feb. 2020 In recent years the exponential growth of mass tourism in Venice, a city of limited dimensions and small scale streets, has brought about a series of negative “collateral effects”, compromising the livability of the city and leaving residents impatient with a situation that is decidedly antithetical to the concept of sustainable tourism. … More Authorized Venice tourist guides: “Sustainable tourism is possible”

84 million Euro to Venice for acqua granda damage restoration

February 14, 2020

The CDM clears the way for a further disbursement of 84,047,295 Euro to go directly for relief and assistance to the population. 14 February 2020 VENEZIA. “The Council of Ministers has released 84 million Euro for Venice. We are ready to distribute the first 6,916 reimbursements between individuals and businesses, in addition to another 37 … More 84 million Euro to Venice for acqua granda damage restoration