Category: Citizen Initiatives

Mestre, an appeal to the Quirinale, Government and Municipality: “Save the Antica Posta”

January 3, 2020

Committees are asking for the restoration of the ruin in Piazza XXVII Ottobre: “A piece of history useful for revitalization” 29 December 2019 By Mitia Chiarin MESTRE. An appeal to President of the Republic Mattarella, Prime Minister Conte, the Minister of Cultural Heritage Franceschini and to Mayor Brugnaro. And more than 600 signatures gathered on … More Mestre, an appeal to the Quirinale, Government and Municipality: “Save the Antica Posta”

Rialto Novo Association launches initiatives to revitalize Rialto market

October 31, 2019

  [Ed. Note: what follows below is a document by the newly formed Rialto Novo Association, describing their proposals for redeveloping and revitalizing the Rialto market, before it becomes, in their words, “a large, bad quality supermarket”. Noted Urban Historian and Venetian Donatella Calabi has led the initiave. The photo above was taken at the … More Rialto Novo Association launches initiatives to revitalize Rialto market

The story of Marcella, evicted from Dorsoduro at age 80. The owner reassures her that she can come back, and delays the eviction.

October 20, 2019

20 October 2019 Marcella, an 80 year old woman from Dorsoduro, can at least in part breathe a sigh of relief: her eviction has been postponed until after next summer. Her story – the 80 year old Venetian woman was supposed to leave the home in which she was born and has lived in as … More The story of Marcella, evicted from Dorsoduro at age 80. The owner reassures her that she can come back, and delays the eviction.

Impossible Rents in Venice. Gruppo 25 Aprile: “8 new tourist beds a day”

September 20, 2019

19 September 2019 Looking for a home to rent in Venice is becoming an almost impossible undertaking. Two new Regional laws are entering the context of this critical problem, recognized by everyone. The laws which are coming into effect are: No. 23 of 19 June 2019, which spells out “Rules regarding tourist lodgings”, and whose … More Impossible Rents in Venice. Gruppo 25 Aprile: “8 new tourist beds a day”

The XXV Aprile kindergarten on Giudecca is saved

August 10, 2019

The city Administration of Venice has approved a resolution that confirms keeping the school open with only 11 students. 8 August 2019 VENICE. The XXV Aprile kindergarten on Giudecca has been saved. Today the city Administration of Venice has approved a resolution that confirms keeping the school open. “While there are only 11 students – … More The XXV Aprile kindergarten on Giudecca is saved

The City of Venice signs on to Gruppo 25 Aprile’s appeal to regulate Airbnb type rentals

June 23, 2019

Together with 10 other cities Venice has requested that the EU require platforms that advertise short term rentals on the web to respect local and national laws regarding registration 22 June 2019 Zero tolerance for the out of control spread of Airbnb, tourist room rentals and short term property rentals. This is a sentiment shared … More The City of Venice signs on to Gruppo 25 Aprile’s appeal to regulate Airbnb type rentals

At Castello solidarity wins, and the eviction of a 94 year old is suspended

May 17, 2019

Gruppo 25 Aprile rallies round the elderly woman of calle dei Greci.  Gruppo Misto counselors look for an alternative solution. G25A spokesman Gasparinetti: “Humanity has prevailed” By Antonella Gasparini 14 May 2019 She’ll be able to celebrate her 94th birthday at home on this coming June 4th, the senior from Castello being “evicted from her … More At Castello solidarity wins, and the eviction of a 94 year old is suspended

Region announces effort to reverse the downgrade of the Ospedale Civile, but associations await “concrete actions”.

April 5, 2019

After the large public demonstration and the resolution passed by the Venice City Council, the Region says it will act. By Tomaso Borzoni 4 April 2019 VENEZIA. Only half satisfied. The news that the Region and State Governments are working towards leaving the Ospedale Civile in its current classification as a network hospital is not … More Region announces effort to reverse the downgrade of the Ospedale Civile, but associations await “concrete actions”.

“The Lagoon Cemented Over”. Italia Nostra sends report to EU.

March 22, 2019

By Alberto Vitucci The cementing over of the area continues apace. And at a time when we’re talking about the defense of the planet and the climate, the damaging projects continue. A new wave of cement is about to invade the lagoon, the mainland and the coast. This is the message of the report that … More “The Lagoon Cemented Over”. Italia Nostra sends report to EU.