Eric Chandonnet Dan Richardi Christie Rudis Agnieszka Ziolek

Assessorato all’Ambiente e

all’Urbanistica

Sponsored by

Planning the Integration of a Lagoon Park for the City of Venice

• Land naturally preserved when left untouched

• Accommodate growing population

• Parks created for two reasons:

Keep land safe from development

Provide recreational activities

Global Issues

• Observe aspects of farming

• Cheap alternative to hotels

• Growing population

Agritourismo Porto Marghera

Fusina waste water treatment plant

Tributaries into the lagoon

Pollution

As Venice becomes more and more crowded with tourists, locations in the lagoon should be made available to them

Eric Chandonnet Dan Richardi Christie Rudis Agnieszka Ziolek

Assessorato all’Ambiente e all’Urbanistica

Sponsored by

Planning the Integration of a Lagoon Park for the City of Venice

Present Day Venetian Lagoon

Wealthy mainlanders travel out to the Sea on their motorboats, powering through the lagoon on their way

Spending all day out at sea, the boaters return to their homes in the mainland

They choose to explore the lagoon on their own before returning home, however.

Due to being reckless in their adventures, their motorboats create large wakes in the lagoon, creating a disturbance

Since these wakes occur frequently, they are beginning to wreak havoc on the environment of the lagoon

If a park is created, one benefit will be that these boats and the speeds they reach can be regulated to put a halt to causing any potential harm to the lagoon

Mission Statement

The final goal of this project is to contribute to a plan for the gradual implementation of a lagoon park in conjunction with the Istitutione del Parco della Laguna through the inventory of the

natural, social, and economical park assets; with the purpose of developing a sustainable recreational and preservation area.

• 212.3 square miles

Background on the Lagoon

Three Porti to

the Sea:

Chioggia, Malamocco,

Lido

• Average Depth of 1 meter in most areas

• 118 different islands

• Unique wetlands

• Istituzione del Parco della Laguna

• Brought to Venetian city council first in august of 1989

• Proposed area in northern lagoon

• Committee established in August of 2000

• Budget for 2003 approved in October 2004

• Received attractions from national government

• Archeological• Historical• Fish farms

Sponsor Information

Background on the Lagoon

Tenuta Scarpa Volo

Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon

Hostel to be completed in 2006

Cost of project: 1,550,000 Euro

Preliminary project approved February 2002

Background on the Lagoon

Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon

Tenuta Scarpa Volo

Isola dei Laghi

“Island of the Lakes”

8 km from Venice

Contains gardens and orchards

Dumping site for mud from excavation of canals

In recent years, paths have been opened and gardens have been made to recreate the traditional

integration between horticulture and fishing

Background on the Lagoon

Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon

Tenuta Scarpa Volo Isola dei Laghi

Forte Mazzorbetto

Island Mazzorbetto shaped for the use of battery artillery

Built in the 19th century by Austrians and Italians

Inspired by the French Fort S. Erasmus

Stopped the Caporetto offensive from attacking

Venice in 1914-1918

In 2001, Venice commissioned the

restoration of the fort

Background on the Lagoon

Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon

Tenuta Scarpa Volo Isola dei Laghi Forte Mazzorbetto

Ridotto S. Erasmo

Created in 1797 after the fall of the Republic period

Installation period 1831-1872

In a state of disrepair, it could be used as a meeting place for local associations, and/or agriculture

Under co-ownership

Completion of repairs in 2005

Pedestrian and cycling route, docks, beach, services

Background on the Lagoon

Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon

Tenuta Scarpa Volo Isola dei Laghi Forte Mazzorbetto Ridotto S. Erasmo

Isola Lazzaretto Nuovo

‘Nuovo’ added to name to distinguish themselves from

Isola Lazzaretto where people with the plague were banished

Fort built in 1700 during the Austrian reign for defense of the lagoon

Used by Italian army until 1975, has since fallen into disuse

Background on the Lagoon

Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon

Tenuta Scarpa Volo Isola dei Laghi Forte Mazzorbetto Ridotto S. Erasmo Isola Lazzaretto Nuovo

Isola della Certosa

1982 – To become a destination Of public parks and gardens, and

A place for children to play

1996 – Recovery of the islandRecover environmental values

Recover historical sites

Buildings will be put in place;Industry warehousesBoat shelterService centerCulture center

Background on the Lagoon

Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon

Tenuta Scarpa Volo Isola dei Laghi Forte Mazzorbetto Ridotto S. Erasmo Isola Lazzaretto Nuovo

Isola della Certosa

Torre MassimilianaIn January 2000, given to the UnitaryProject which is trying to recover the

Historical lagoon forts for civil use

19th century fortificationMaritime stronghold until 1975

Built by Austrians 1843-1844

Restoration completed April 9th 2003

Completed by 2005:

Pedestrian and cycling routes

Docks, kayaks

Beach, old fish pond

These sites will form the backbone of our proposed park

X X X

800 m 1 m 6 m 3 of 5 4 m -1m

Good condition, beginning needs work

Few large rocks, many sharp turns

Methodology

Inventory of park assets

Site data sheets

To determine thematic tours and a successful park infrastructure

Transportation

Guided toursSeason acceptable

Age appropriateSignage

Expected Analysis and Results

- Cost analysis

- Accessibility

- Sustainability

- Surveys

- Detailed Maps

Questions or Comments?