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
Dec 20, 2015
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?