Eric Chandonnet Dan Richardi Christie Rudis Agnieszka Ziolek

1. Planning the Integration of a Lagoon Park for the City of Venice Sponsored by Assessorato all’Ambiente e all’Urbanistica Eric Chandonnet Dan Richardi Christie Rudis Agnieszka Ziolek

2. Global Issues • Land naturally preserved when left untouched • Accommodate growing population • Parks created for two reasons: • Keep land safe from development • Provide recreational activities

3. Agritourismo Pollution Porto Marghera Fusina waste water treatment plant Tributaries into the lagoon • Growing population • Cheap alternative to hotels • Observe aspects of farming As Venice becomes more and more crowded with tourists, locations in the lagoon should be made available to them

4. Present Day Venetian Lagoon Planning the Integration of a Lagoon Park for the City of Venice Sponsored by Assessorato all’Ambiente e all’Urbanistica 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 Due to being reckless in their adventures, their motorboats create large wakes in the lagoon, creating a disturbance They choose to explore the lagoon on their own before returning home, however. Since these wakes occur frequently, they are beginning to wreak havoc on the environment of the lagoon Spending all day out at sea, the boaters return to their homes in the mainland Wealthy mainlanders travel out to the Sea on their motorboats, powering through the lagoon on their way Eric Chandonnet Dan Richardi Christie Rudis Agnieszka Ziolek

5. 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.

6. Background on the Lagoon Sponsor Information • Average Depth of 1meter in most areas • 212.3 square miles • Istituzione del Parco della Laguna • Brought to Venetian city council first in august of 1989 • 118 different islands • Proposed area in northern lagoon • Unique wetlands • Committee established in August of 2000 Three Porti to the Sea: Chioggia, Malamocco, Lido • Budget for 2003 approved in October 2004 • Received attractions from national government • Archeological • Historical • Fish farms

7. Background on the Lagoon Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon Tenuta Scarpa Volo Hostel to be completed in 2006 Cost of project: 1,550,000 Euro Preliminary project approved February 2002

8. Background on the Lagoon Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon 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 Tenuta Scarpa Volo

9. Background on the Lagoon Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon 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 Tenuta Scarpa Volo Isola dei Laghi

10. Background on the Lagoon Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon 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 Tenuta Scarpa Volo Isola dei Laghi Forte Mazzorbetto

11. Background on the Lagoon Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon 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 Tenuta Scarpa Volo Isola dei Laghi Forte Mazzorbetto Ridotto S. Erasmo

12. Background on the Lagoon Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon Isola della Certosa 1982 – To become a destination Of public parks and gardens, and A place for children to play 1996 – Recovery of the island Recover environmental values Recover historical sites Buildings will be put in place; Industry warehouses Boat shelter Service center Culture center Tenuta Scarpa Volo Isola dei Laghi Forte Mazzorbetto Ridotto S. Erasmo Isola Lazzaretto Nuovo

13. Background on the Lagoon Significant Sites Present in the Lagoon Torre Massimiliana In January 2000, given to the Unitary Project which is trying to recover the Historical lagoon forts for civil use 19th century fortification Maritime stronghold until 1975 These sites will form the backbone of our proposed park Built by Austrians 1843-1844 Restoration completed April 9th 2003 Completed by 2005: Pedestrian and cycling routes Docks, kayaks Beach, old fish pond Tenuta Scarpa Volo Isola dei Laghi Forte Mazzorbetto Ridotto S. Erasmo Isola Lazzaretto Nuovo Isola della Certosa

14. Methodology X X X 3 of 5 4 m -1m 800 m 1 m 6 m Good condition, beginning needs work To determine thematic tours and a successful park infrastructure Inventory of park assets Few large rocks, many sharp turns Transportation Guided tours Site data sheets Season acceptable Age appropriate Signage

15. Expected Analysis and Results • Cost analysis - Accessibility • Sustainability - Surveys - Detailed Maps

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