18 Hotels proposed in one week as part of resolution to stop new hotels

July 16, 2017

Venice. The Administration has expanded the resolution regarding the change of use for buildings. The opposition attacks: “We want an investigation” By Alberto Vitucci VENICE. Three words added at the last minute, in the form of an administrative amendment. And so the trap is sprung. In time during which the new resolution regarding changes of … More 18 Hotels proposed in one week as part of resolution to stop new hotels

Italia Nostra-Venezia responds to Cracow: UNESCO Disappointment and Condemnation

July 8, 2017

What follows is the statement from Italia Nostra-Venezia in response to the decision taken by UNESCO in Cracow: ————————————————————————————————————————————- A predictable decision, in light of UNESCO’s misinformation. This does not only concern misinformation. There is also a genuine, very serious step backwards. With this last decision they have reneged on the “Draft Decision 40 COM … More Italia Nostra-Venezia responds to Cracow: UNESCO Disappointment and Condemnation

Venice “UNESCO World Heritage”: all is postponed until 2019

July 8, 2017

 The Committee gathered in Cracow has put off all decisions for two years, averting the condemnation of the Lagoon, by Lorenzo Padovan VENICE: Venice can breathe a sigh of relief. The condemnation of UNESCO has been averted, but the pearl of the Lagoon has been nevertheless been given until 2019 to complete its virtuous path. … More Venice “UNESCO World Heritage”: all is postponed until 2019

#MiNoVadoVia – I’m Not Going Away: 42 groups and associations are now signed on to the March for Venice, Sunday, 2 July

July 1, 2017

Here is the updated list of participating groups, associations, etc. for the Citizens’ March on 2 July – 42 and counting! AGESCI Venezia 7  ANPI Sezione 7 Martiri  ARCI Circolo Franca Trentin Baratto  Associazione El Felze  Associazione Poveglia – Poveglia per tutti  Associazione Venezia Viva  Assemblea Sociale per la Casa  Centro Internazionale della Grafica Comitato … More #MiNoVadoVia – I’m Not Going Away: 42 groups and associations are now signed on to the March for Venice, Sunday, 2 July

“I Am Not Going Away”. Citizens’ March for Venice set for July 2 as UNESCO readies the ‘verdict’ for Venice’s inclusion on list of Endangered Sites

June 28, 2017

“I am not going away”. This is slogan under which 27 Groups, Associations and others have already signed on to participate in a broad coalition of citizens which will march in defense of Venice on Sunday, 2 July 2017. While awaiting the ‘verdict’ of UNESCO regarding the possible inclusion of Venice on the World Heritage … More “I Am Not Going Away”. Citizens’ March for Venice set for July 2 as UNESCO readies the ‘verdict’ for Venice’s inclusion on list of Endangered Sites

Reaction to the Administration’s new plans for tourism: “They have chosen invasion, not control”

April 24, 2017

HOW TO CONFRONT THE PROBLEM OF TOURISM? THE ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT CHOOSE CONTROL, BUT THE INVASION There are two possibilities: either the members of the Administration do not understand Venice or they do not care about life in Venice, but are only protecting interests. One of the problems with the tourist assault on Venice is … More Reaction to the Administration’s new plans for tourism: “They have chosen invasion, not control”

UNECSO deadline for concrete proposals May 1: the Administration will meet April 27. “The situation is now at high risk”

April 23, 2017

VENEZIA: A hold on tourist rentals and change of use of residences. A different organization of Mass Tourism traffic with the relocation of the terminals at San Marco to Sant’Elena and Fondamente Nuove. More control and more police. And an “experiment” for San Marco that however will be difficult to put in operation by the … More UNECSO deadline for concrete proposals May 1: the Administration will meet April 27. “The situation is now at high risk”

Mixed Group on Tourism: after 5 months, proposals are presented, then “postponed”. Councilors call delay “embarrassing”.

April 23, 2017

VENEZIA. Yesterday (19 April 2017) for the whole day Council commissions reviewed three proposals, written five months ago by the Mixed Group, to submit to the City Council regarding residence and tourism. The delay has provoked much controversy among the Councilors, in particular those who submitted the text on 5 September 2016. Technical review, though, … More Mixed Group on Tourism: after 5 months, proposals are presented, then “postponed”. Councilors call delay “embarrassing”.

Cruise ship companies’ true goal: buying time to keep the ships in front of San Marco – ComitatoNoGrandiNavi

April 20, 2017

PRESS RELEASE Comitato NoGrandiNavi-Laguna Bene Comune and Associazione AmbienteVenezia The recent statements to the press from Minister Galletti and Undersecretary Borletti Buitoni have thinned the dust hovering around the announcement of the revival of a project to use the Vittorio Emanuele canal as a route for cruise ships to reach Marittima. Minister Galletti has in … More Cruise ship companies’ true goal: buying time to keep the ships in front of San Marco – ComitatoNoGrandiNavi

Complaint to Port Authority: Water traffic at San Marco is an “emergency”

April 18, 2017

Venice and water traffic, operators say: “Accidents are around the corner” Time out: for extreme problems, extreme remedies.  This latter comes from the complaint sent to the Port Authority, so that it might intervene and bring “order” to the unsustainable water traffic at Venice, that threatens likely accidents, if provisions are not made for its … More Complaint to Port Authority: Water traffic at San Marco is an “emergency”