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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.

A walk in Venice, pt. 2: it’s a small world after all

October 13, 2019

“Too much, too many people, too much” – Grandmaster Flash, “The Message” [Ed. Note: This is a second personal reflection about the state of Venice – as I’ve seen it during my visit here. Unlike most of what appears on the site it is purely my opinion.] I remember the first time it dawned on … More A walk in Venice, pt. 2: it’s a small world after all

Riva Schiavoni invaded by stalls and tents. Venice is a big bazaar.

October 8, 2019

The growth in mobile kiosks hasn’t stopped, adding another three stalls in front of San Marco. Commission President Pelligrini: “We have established rules, but they are not applied” By Alberto Vitucci 7 Oct. 2019 VENEZIA. The line of stalls seems to have no end. And, in some cases it blocks the view of the beauty … More Riva Schiavoni invaded by stalls and tents. Venice is a big bazaar.

A walk in Venice, finding change, loss and hope. A personal reflection.

October 2, 2019

2 October 2019, Venezia I’ve just walked around some of Venice for the first time in over a year and a half. If you’ve been here before (and if you’re reading this there is a good chance you have), but not in some years, I can tell you the transformation of the city is very … More A walk in Venice, finding change, loss and hope. A personal reflection.

Vote on Referendum will be held 1 December

October 2, 2019

The Regional administration’s decision surprises the promoters. It will be necessary to reach a quorum of 50% plus 1 By Alberto Vitucci 27 September 2019 The referendum for administrative autonomy for Venice and Mestre will take place on 1 December. This was the decision of the Regional government led by Luca Zaia. The announcement was … More Vote on Referendum will be held 1 December

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”

Referendum on division of Venice and Mestre into two autonomous Municipalities ruled legitimate

September 18, 2019

The Council of State has declared the referendum legitimate, reversing the decision by the Veneto TAR of 14 August 2018. The Movement for Autonomy: “The consultation will be set by Zaia for December” 18 September 2019 The Council of State has declared that the referendum on the division of Venice and Mestre into two autonomous … More Referendum on division of Venice and Mestre into two autonomous Municipalities ruled legitimate

In Venice, restaurants and bars replace closed banks

September 13, 2019

The Municipality: enough already. But the face of the city continues to change. 11 September 2019 VENEZIA. The face of the city continues to change at what seems to be an overwhelming pace. Hotels, stores selling merchandise for 1 Euro, and restaurants are the major activities that now characterize the city. For resident in the … More In Venice, restaurants and bars replace closed banks

On grandi navi the PD is back in charge. And Delrio’s preferred idea comes back.

September 6, 2019

With the new Minister De Micheli the Marghera solution is now the most favored. Toninelli’s projects will stop. 5 September 2019 By Alberto Vitucci VENEZIA. Some rise and some fall in the new balances in the giallorosso government. For Venice and the Veneto one of the most important changes is the new leader of the … More On grandi navi the PD is back in charge. And Delrio’s preferred idea comes back.