UNESCO gives Brugnaro a pass after the presentation on Jan. 24. Italia Nostra’s respsonse: “Nothing has been done.”

January 28, 2017

Mayor Luigi Brugnaro’s meeting with UNESCO on Jan. 24 succeeded in convincing the panel that there were sufficient plans and money to demonstrate their commitment to meeting the requirements of the July 2016 ultimatum. This, however, is just the beginning of the process. The next meeting in July of this year will begin to address … More UNESCO gives Brugnaro a pass after the presentation on Jan. 24. Italia Nostra’s respsonse: “Nothing has been done.”

The 20 Proposals of the Sestiere: from the 20th of January meeting at Ateneo Veneto

January 28, 2017

What follows is a translation of the document that was handed out at the Ateneo Veneto meeting on Jan. 20, 2017. Special thanks to #Veneziamiofuturo for sharing it with CFLV and for editing the translation. Ateneo Veneto, 20 January 2017 #Veneziamiofuturo The Proposals of the Sestieri Introduction: This document summarizes the proposals and the principal … More The 20 Proposals of the Sestiere: from the 20th of January meeting at Ateneo Veneto

Gruppo 25 Aprile sends open letter to UNESCO : “Brugnaro has failed to comply with the UNESCO decision on all points”

January 23, 2017

Mrs Irina Bokova,  Director General UNESCO, Mr Francesco Bandarin, Assistant Director General, Aahrus Convention Compliance Committee, aahrus.compliance@unece.org The City Council of Venice (Consiglio comunale di Venezia).   Venice, 23 January 2017 Subject: Your meeting with the City Mayor of Venice, regarding Decision 40 COM 7B.52 of 14 July 2016. According to the local newspapers, on … More Gruppo 25 Aprile sends open letter to UNESCO : “Brugnaro has failed to comply with the UNESCO decision on all points”

Separation of Venezia – Mestre, the Region votes Tuesday

January 23, 2017

The ‘merit’ of the referendum will be up for a vote the result appears foregone. If it passes the Zaia administration will have to call a referendum. Referendum around the corner. A question of days, and the Regional Council must vote on the ‘merit’ of the request presented by the committee for the division of … More Separation of Venezia – Mestre, the Region votes Tuesday

Coverage of Jan. 20 meeting: Brugnaro declines invitation to Ateneo Veneto, sends no delegate. City Council was not informed of plans to be presented to UNESCO by Brugnaro on Jan. 24.

January 22, 2017

Rents, Tourism, Separation: three hundred at the Ateneo thinking of 2020 25 Aprile, associations, councilors. “The seventh sestiere are the Venetians living out of the city” A stop to tourist rentals over residential, a ban on the change of use of property, a program for the management and limiting of mass tourism, the creation of … More Coverage of Jan. 20 meeting: Brugnaro declines invitation to Ateneo Veneto, sends no delegate. City Council was not informed of plans to be presented to UNESCO by Brugnaro on Jan. 24.

The Mayor in Paris to defend the indefensible. Italia Nostra – Venezia: Press Release

January 21, 2017

Italia Nostra – Venezia: Press Release The Mayor in Paris to defend the indefensible The complaint presented five years ago by the Venice section of Italia Nostra to the general directors of UNESCO continues to bear fruit. Following the complaint and the steps that resulted (inspection of Venice by the UNESCO Commission, work also related … More The Mayor in Paris to defend the indefensible. Italia Nostra – Venezia: Press Release

#Veneziamiofuturo: Official Press Release for Ateneo Veneto meeting on January 20, 2017

January 18, 2017

#VENICEMYFUTURE PRESS RELEASE An ABC to relate the problems of Venice to the City, the Region and the State Will be presented Friday, 20 January  at Ateneo Veneto The proposals for the city from #Veneziamiofuturo An ABC which synthesizes, letter by letter, the problems, proposals and points that the opinion movement #Venicemyfuture addresses to the … More #Veneziamiofuturo: Official Press Release for Ateneo Veneto meeting on January 20, 2017

#Venicemyfuture’s sixth and final Meeting of the Sestiere is set for Jan. 20. Requests and proposals gathered from residents will be presented at Ateneo Veneto, 5 PM

January 17, 2017

Plans for the ‘meeting of the month’ are well underway as the date of #Veneziamiofuturo’s final meeting of the series of six meetings in the six sestiere, in six months. A growing list of guest speakers will be in attendance, but Mayor Brugnaro’s office has never replied to the invitation. There is a sense of … More #Venicemyfuture’s sixth and final Meeting of the Sestiere is set for Jan. 20. Requests and proposals gathered from residents will be presented at Ateneo Veneto, 5 PM

Brugnaro prefers Trump and Russia, calls Venetians “Pandas” who are playing victims.

January 17, 2017

“Individual freedom comes from work” – Luigi Brugnaro Mayor Luigi Brugnaro, in an interview with Il Gazzettino, declared his affinity for incoming US President Donald Trump and his desire to open up markets with Russia. Asked about any parallel between Brexit, Trump and his own election as Mayor, with support coming from the suburbs and … More Brugnaro prefers Trump and Russia, calls Venetians “Pandas” who are playing victims.

Mayor Brungaro goes to the court of UNESCO: Meeting in Paris on 23 January with Director General Irina Bokova

January 16, 2017

“The city will be saved only by the Venetians” – Luigi Brugnaro Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro will fly to Paris the 23rd of January as the guest of UNESCO.  There will not be technical tests but a genuine meeting in which the mayor will clarify the position of the city and the Administration regarding the … More Mayor Brungaro goes to the court of UNESCO: Meeting in Paris on 23 January with Director General Irina Bokova