“Venice is a fish, Rialto is its heart”: flash mob in the Fish Market. On the 23rd everyone can sing for the future of the city. By Nadia Lazzari VENEZIA. “Venice is a fish, Rialto is its heart and with its closure Venice dies”. This is the chorus of a song dedicated to Venice which … More In Venice, a song to save the Rialto Market
12 September is the date for the Conference of services that must decide the destiny of the area. Organizations protest: “It’s imperative to study the alternatives” By Alberto Vitucci 4 September 2018 VENEZIA. The deadline is set for 12 September. In all probability this will be the day when the future of the Arsenale Nuovissimo … More Alarm over the historic dry docks at the Arsenale of Venice. “They will become the warehouse for MoSE”
The Campaign for a Living Venice was launched two years ago, Labor Day weekend 2016, with these words: “Citizens of Venice, we are with you in heart and spirit. It is our fervent desire that Venetian citizens and the local, regional and national governments can come together and forge a sustainable present and viable future … More CFLV marks two years online.
Gruppo 25 Aprile: “We need to recreate the conditions for a rebirth of artisanal activity. Venice could become the world capital of culture” By Eugenio Pendolini VENEZIA. We lack a strategic vision for Venice, the turnstiles are not a sufficient remedy, and it is fundamental to act on behalf of the social fabric. The basic … More Minister of Culture Bonisoli: “Venice risks becoming Las Vegas”. For residents and workers, patience has run out.
This is the most recent protest by some business owners, several days ago in Campo San Maurizio, a result of tension with agents of the Municipality. “We feel that we are being targeted, while the criminals escape” “We are tired of being treated like a burden by those who would eliminate the last residents. We … More “We are exasperated, tired of being treated like a burden: the Mayor should listen to us”
For residents Venice has become a paradox: too many tourists, too much damage, little respect for the monuments and for the people who live there. By Eugenio Pendolini VENEZIA. “At this point we risk turning the most beautiful city in the world into a place where you cannot live well. This goes for visitors and … More “I live in the most beautiful city in the world, but it’s only for visitors”
The situation is still on the verge of collapse: since 2013 new taxi licenses have been released and boat traffic has increased. By Alberto Vitucci VENEZIA. Five years after the tragedy the situation is still at high risk. On 17 August 2013 German criminologist Joachim Vogel died on the Canal Grande. It was an absurd … More Five years after the Vogel tragedy, a daily nightmare on the Canal Grande
[Ed. Note: I’d like to thank writer and journalist Petra Reski for this in depth report, and for her permission to share it here in English translation.] Veniceland and no end in sight 7 August 2018 CRITICAL MASS Cities such as Venice, Barcelona and Dubrovnik can no longer withstand the assault of tourists – normal … More Special Report: Veniceland and no end in sight
Citizens mobilize to prevent the woman from being put on the street after the home where she lives was sold for use as a tourist rental. Good news: there is a positive resolution to the eviction of a 74 year old woman in Celestia due to cancelled lease. The woman was at risk of ending … More New home found for evicted elderly woman
Veneziamiofuturo launches campaign to bring Venetians back to the fish stands. The PD calls for organizing a meeting with the Administration: “We will protect the history of the city” #PescariaRialto is the hashtag being used by residents to invite people to support the businesses of the Venice Fish Market. It’s an initiative aimed at revitalizing, … More Everyone to the Fish Market: a Veneziamiofuturo initiative to support the Rialto Fish Market
Campaign For A Living Venice 