Category: Citizen Initiatives

Sold By the Pound – Part One. G25A takes on sale of public properties in new series.

June 30, 2018

Sold By the Pound – Part One The expression isn’t ours, but rather that of a majority councilor who, during a memorable meeting last November 30 said exactly this, to justify the sale of Palazzo Poerio Papadopoli at a discount to a Chinese investor who lives in Singapore, and who had already been awarded the … More Sold By the Pound – Part One. G25A takes on sale of public properties in new series.

“Venice Wants to Live” Flashmob at the Biennale

May 27, 2018

Demonstration by Gruppo 25 Aprile, Italia Nostra and Forum Futuro Arsenale: “There is a disconnect between the world of the international exhibition and our city” By Eugenio Pendolini Many visitors were intrigued by the banners of Venetian associations that had just appeared at the Biennale. As they waited in line for tickets there were those … More “Venice Wants to Live” Flashmob at the Biennale

“March for the dignity of Venice” set for June 10

May 25, 2018

What follows is the announcement of the March for the dignity of Venice, set for June 10, 2018 and organized by Comitato NoGrandiNavi. Venice must return to being a living city, with a diverse network of production. It cannot be razed by speculative rentals which are too quickly destroying its urban biodiversity. The tourist monoculture … More “March for the dignity of Venice” set for June 10

Venice, a mob at Piazzale Roma: “No Global” removes barriers against tourist crowds.

April 30, 2018

Open protest by the social centers: thirty people removed the gates installed by the City to manage the flow of tourists in front of Ponte Calatrava. By Eleonora Vallin and Andrea Magrini VENEZIA. Sunday morning there was an open protest by the social centers, who removed the gates installed by the City in front of … More Venice, a mob at Piazzale Roma: “No Global” removes barriers against tourist crowds.

“Living on an Island” – 6 Coastal Cities to meet in Venice, 13 April 2018 to form a new network.

April 6, 2018

Six coastal cities of the eastern Mediterranean, six civic realities to compare. All are keepers of historic, environmental and architectural heritages of inestimable value, all can testify to the resulting tourist pressure, which according to all predictions is bound to grow. In order to compare these different experiences and priorities, the inaugural meeting to christen … More “Living on an Island” – 6 Coastal Cities to meet in Venice, 13 April 2018 to form a new network.

Poveglia, La Vida, Palazzo da Mula and Other Jewels. Declaration in Defense of Public Properties.

February 18, 2018

Statement signed by: Gruppo 25 Aprile, Collettivo Ca’ Bembo Liberata, Comitato Ambientalista Altro Lido, “Comitato” Gasometri, Comitato S.Anna, Generazione 90, Italia Nostra, Poveglia per Tutti, Venessia.com, Venezia Cambia, Vida. Charter for Public and Collective Heritage. A City at Risk The fact that our city is at risk is certainly nothing new; there is even a … More Poveglia, La Vida, Palazzo da Mula and Other Jewels. Declaration in Defense of Public Properties.

First G25A Call for Applications a Success. Group also celebrates reaching 2,000 members

February 5, 2018

PRESS RELEASE VENICE, 5 February 2018 A great success for the first call for applications launched, as an experiment, by gruppo25aprile via their operations branch (the 25Aprile Association) with the goal of providing concrete help to someone who wants to remain in or return to Venice, but who has to fight with their bare hands … More First G25A Call for Applications a Success. Group also celebrates reaching 2,000 members

To combat the depopulation of the City: Gruppo 25 Aprile presents their calendar and Call for Applications

January 3, 2018

The application is for the award of a contribution towards housing in Venice made by Gruppo 25 Aprile. A sum of 3000 Euro is to be given to someone who is seeking housing in the City. The deadline for the submission of applications is 31 January 2018, and the address to which applications should be … More To combat the depopulation of the City: Gruppo 25 Aprile presents their calendar and Call for Applications