Mission Statement  The objective of this project is to help Insula develop a methodology for collection and electronic organization of archeological data encountered during their maintenance operations in the Venetian canals. And from this electronic database develop a visual tool with the purpose of providing insight into the city’s history and genesis.

Introduction Buildings are being neglected, causing danger of physical and cultural damage Buildings are being neglected, causing danger of physical and cultural damage Venetian belltowers would be severe losses in both areas Venetian belltowers would be severe losses in both areas Past research has been on taking measurements of visible attributes of the towers to rank need for restoration Past research has been on taking measurements of visible attributes of the towers to rank need for restoration These previous measurements are simplistic and not enough for a reliable ranking of need for restoration These previous measurements are simplistic and not enough for a reliable ranking of need for restoration We will re-examine belltowers and provide a much more comprehensive and deep analysis of the towers’ need for preservation action We will re-examine belltowers and provide a much more comprehensive and deep analysis of the towers’ need for preservation action

The Bridge across the Grand Canal, Rialto What it was What it was This bridge became a permanent replacement for boat bridges and the wooden covered bridges that spanned the Grand Canal over the 12 th century This bridge became a permanent replacement for boat bridges and the wooden covered bridges that spanned the Grand Canal over the 12 th century The Rialto’s 24-foot arch is designed to allow the passage of galleys that would force other bridges to be raised, the massive structure was built on some 12,000 wooden pilings that still support the bridge more than 400 years later. The architect, Antonio da Ponte ("Anthony of the Bridge," appropriately enough), competed against such eminent designers as Michelangelo and Palladio for the contract. The Rialto’s 24-foot arch is designed to allow the passage of galleys that would force other bridges to be raised, the massive structure was built on some 12,000 wooden pilings that still support the bridge more than 400 years later. The architect, Antonio da Ponte ("Anthony of the Bridge," appropriately enough), competed against such eminent designers as Michelangelo and Palladio for the contract. The bridges dimensions are The bridges dimensions are span: 28.80m, rise: 6.40m, deck width: 22.90m, height: 7.32m span: 28.80m, rise: 6.40m, deck width: 22.90m, height: 7.32m The bridge has three walkways: two along the outer balustrades, and a wider central walkway leading between two rows of small shops that sell jewelry, linens, Murano glass, and other items for the tourist trade The bridge has three walkways: two along the outer balustrades, and a wider central walkway leading between two rows of small shops that sell jewelry, linens, Murano glass, and other items for the tourist trade

Venetian Paintings Canaletto’s “Disciples” Belloto and Guardi Notice algae line Average high tide level Comune Marino La Punta Della Dogana (1727)

Mission Continuing documentation of wellheads Continuing documentation of wellheads Creating a database of fountains Creating a database of fountains Developing a system for prioritizing maintenance Developing a system for prioritizing maintenance Create a non-profit organization Create a non-profit organization