Category: Loss of Population and Urban Fabric

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 worst political message in thirty years”

March 27, 2019

The Confartigianato and the Municipality ask Brugnaro to intervene. By Eugenio Pendolini 27 March 2019 The downgrading of the Ospedale Civile to a “basic unit” continues to generate discussion. The threat, looking ahead, is the reduction of funding and services, and therefore of the quality of medical care. The Municipality of Venice, in a request … More “The worst political message in thirty years”

Venice’s Public Hospital Downgraded: A Serious Decision by the Region

March 23, 2019

It’s in last place in the hierarchy of hospitals after Dolo, Mirano and San Donà. Funding and Head Physician posts are at risk. Ex-Mayor Bergamo writes to Brugnaro. By Alberto Vitucci 22 March 2019 VENEZIA. Venice has been downgraded by the Region. The Public Hospital reduced to a “Basic Hospital”, the lowest classification available. It’s … More Venice’s Public Hospital Downgraded: A Serious Decision by the Region

The Historic Pistòr, the temple of bread, is closing. Owner: “Venice is not for living in anymore”

March 10, 2019

The nearby calle with the same name takes its name from the bread bakers who were in the place for centuries. The bakery will be replaced by a supermarket. By Roberta De Rossi 9 March 2019 VENEZIA. No more “caserecci” or sandwiches with raisins, “rosette” or veneziane with powdered sugar: the Cortella bakery in campo … More The Historic Pistòr, the temple of bread, is closing. Owner: “Venice is not for living in anymore”

Craftsmen’s Association warns: “We are destroying Venice”

February 22, 2019

“We, our generation, are succeeding at something that the French and the Turks failed to do: destroying Venice” By Eugenio Pendolini 16 February 2019 “We have every intention of getting political. We want to know if the artisans can start a cultural and socio-economic revolution that will save Venice from a relentless China”. If this … More Craftsmen’s Association warns: “We are destroying Venice”

Ex Botanical Gardens of San Giobbe will become a luxury hotel

February 16, 2019

The complex, where housing and green space were initially planned, is purchased by Puglia businessman Marseglia By Enrico Tantucci 14 February 2019 VENEZIA. A new hotel managed by Hilton is ramping up in the area of the former botanical gardens in San Giobbe, formerly owned by Enel. Puglia businessman Leonardo Marseglia, who is already owner … More Ex Botanical Gardens of San Giobbe will become a luxury hotel

With no preschool and few nuns the convent will become a hotel

December 14, 2018

Speculation about the sale of the famous Gothic palazzo in Cannaregio resurfaces. The Mother Superior will decide. The Patriarchate has said “no” to its priority on the sale. By Alberto Vitucci 11 December 2018 VENEZIA. The preschool where generations of Venetians grew up has been closed for a year. Only eight nuns remain. Meanwhile the … More With no preschool and few nuns the convent will become a hotel

Crisis in Rialto: an appeal for action and analysis of business activity

November 3, 2018

On 21 October a meeting about the crisis in Rialto featured an urgent appeal from fish merchant Andrea Vio, and an analysis of business activity in the area by G25A’s Nicoletta Frosini. APPEAL TO ALL ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE LIFE OF VENICE Greetings to all of you; we workers of the Rialto market and members of … More Crisis in Rialto: an appeal for action and analysis of business activity

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

The Magic Lantern is closing: goodbye to “intelligent” games

September 14, 2018

The toy store in Campo San Barnaba, one of the last in the city, is closing. The owners: rents that are too high and online vendors have made it impossible for us to continue here. By Massimo Tonizzo VENEZIA. The Venetian historic center is losing another of its cultural and historic points of reference and … More The Magic Lantern is closing: goodbye to “intelligent” games