Category: Housing

Report on focus group project presents residents concerns in Venice and Mestre

May 1, 2020

The results of research done by candidate Martini together with sociologist Schiavon are presented. Among the points, the lack of skilled work and mass tourism By Eugenio Pendolini May 1, 2020 “Out of control construction is ugly, does harm and produces violence”. “Mestre and Marghera have potential but they must be developed. An industrial and … More Report on focus group project presents residents concerns in Venice and Mestre

ATER Venezia: the abandonment of public housing in the Historic City, 2011 – 2018

February 22, 2020

Author: Orazio Alberti, OCIO, Independent Observatory on Housing in Venice 4 February 2020 This article is an extract of a more detailed study that can be read at this link (in Italian). The material that we present here takes its cue from the “Walk to reclaim housing” promoted by OCIO, which took place in Castello … More ATER Venezia: the abandonment of public housing in the Historic City, 2011 – 2018

Martini on 2019: “Only tourism, rent, and beds are growing”

January 1, 2020

The President of the Municipality of Venice, Giovanni Andrea Martini, who is a candidate for Mayor in the 2020 election, offers some thoughts on 2019 and the results of the Brugnaro Administration’s policies. 31 December 2019 “This is an administration that has aggravated the fundamental problems and has created new ones”. The judgement of Giovanni … More Martini on 2019: “Only tourism, rent, and beds are growing”

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 “Venice effect” in Mestre: rents are sky high, two room apartments at 900 Euro

August 24, 2019

Tourism is affecting leases as well: owners choose to rent day by day. Real estate agents: “Sale prices are returning to pre-Euro levels” By Mitia Chiarin 20 August 2019 MESTRE. The unstoppable push towards tourist rentals, on the mainland as well, is a problem confronted daily. Those who are looking for a home to live … More The “Venice effect” in Mestre: rents are sky high, two room apartments at 900 Euro

Florence joins Venice and ten other cities in appeal to EU to regulate online short term rentals.

June 28, 2019

[What follows is a joint press release by Progetto Firenze and Gruppo 25 Aprile. – Ed.] Joint Press Release Florence and Venice, 26 June 2019 With a statement released to La Stampa, commissioner Cecilia del Re, who is responsible for urban planning and tourism, has announced the City of Florence’s intention to sign on to … More Florence joins Venice and ten other cities in appeal to EU to regulate online short term rentals.

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

Gruppo 25 Aprile’s offering for home expenses has doubled: 6 thousand euro to help with housing

February 1, 2019

Here are the requirements for participating in the committee’s selection process. A system of points will be applied to each application to determine its place in the ranking. 1 Feb. 2019 A new year, a new offering for housing from Gruppo 25 Aprile: the Venetian organization has collected over 6 thousand euro this year, building … More Gruppo 25 Aprile’s offering for home expenses has doubled: 6 thousand euro to help with housing

Airbnb out of control in Venice, properties double in 3 years

September 26, 2018

Among the “hosts” there are some who rent hundreds of apartment, in contradiction of the “sharing economy” promoted by the portal. Scarpa: “We need put a stop to these abuses” Airbnb rentals available to tourists have almost doubled between 2015 and 2018. Venice is now confirmed to be one of the Italian cities with the … More Airbnb out of control in Venice, properties double in 3 years