Venice is among the thirteen large Italian cities to register growth in home sales over those of 2013 – in the height of the crisis and the fourth in total nationally. So we are informed by Nomisma’s data – the society that specializes in the analysis of the Italian real estate market – and noted … More Real Estate transactions in Venice grow almost 50% over three years ago
NOTE: This story is an important and very troubling sign of the population decline in Venice and across the region, as also described in the recent story about the decline in youth population. Less than 500 births per year, the Health Minister lists the unit as at-risk: as in Asiago, Valdagno and Trecenta In Veneto … More Venice, the Ospedale Civile neonatal unit is on the brink of closing
The worrisome fact concerning Venice and the surrounding area is that the city is depopulating: even worse is that the numbers show that the emigration is also and foremost among the young, of those who have time and energy to offer but choose to leave the Lagoon. From 2006, as reported by the Corriere del … More The ‘diaspora’ of young Venetians: since 2006 over 5000 under 35 have left the city
The call is signed by Gruppo25 Aprile, Venessia.com, Viva San Marco and the City of Mestre Concerning the referendum for separation (of Mestre and Venice), a growing number of associations are calling on the Region to clear the way for a fifth consultation. The provision is already on the agenda of the Regional Council meeting … More Referendum on separation of Venice and Mestre: the number of supporters grows
The Municipality’s proposal: no more than 50,000 visitors a day, with a card for services. VENEZIA: A maximum of 50,000 visitors a day, a halt to new hotel and tourist accommodations and a limit of 25 tourists for each organized group in order to prevent clogging up the calli (alleys) and vaporetti. Yesterday the Municipality … More Municipality of Venice, Murano and Burano approve a Plan for Managing Tourism: “Tourists, reservations required and groups of 25”
Gruppo 25 Aprile held a New Year Press Conference on Jan. 2, 2017, previewing their final meeting of the six sestiere, to be held in San Marco on Jan. 20, 2017. At the meeting some of the proposals and requests that have been gathered in the first five meetings were outlined. The following news report … More Gruppo 25 Aprile’s New Year Press Conference previews Jan. 20 meeting with a list of proposals and requests
One day, the best available project for managing cruise ships at Venice is approved by one commission – the next day it is shot down by the Minister of Infrastructure who has other, much more destructive solutions he (and powerful business lobbies) favors. The protest of yet another lost opportunity follows below. 12-28-2016 “…unfortunately in … More Cruise Ships at Venice, Total Chaos: A Protest from AmbienteVenezia and Comitato NOGrandiNavi
For the past three months people from all over the world have been signing our Statement of Support, and many have left heartfelt comments that reflect their deep love for Venice and deep concern for the city. I’ll let them speak for themselves, with wishes for Buone Feste, a Buon Capodanno, and the hope that … More Our Holiday Card to Venice, 2016
Dec. 20, 2016 After the release of an open letter by a group of Venetian doctors who are alarmed about the growing number of respiratory ailments they are treating due rising level of smog in the area, new measurements read levels of smog in Mestre that were double the allowable limits. Responding to the report, … More Smog in Mestre at double the limit; Doctors in Venice sound alarm about smog; Brugnaro says ‘We’ve done all we can do. Limiting vehicle traffic would not help.”
2016 has been a busy year in the fight for a sustainable, livable Venice. We’ve collected some videos from the groups active in Venice to share with our readers. Enjoy and get inspired for the new year! Here is the link to Videos from Venice.
Campaign For A Living Venice 