Meanwhile, a quieter but no less significant struggle is playing out in Venice, where the fabric of daily life continues to strain under rampant tourism growth. Young locals are taking matters into their own hands, reclaiming derelict homes one at a time in a grassroots effort to preserve the city as a place where people actually live — not just visit. It’s a story about housing, identity, and the long-term costs of turning a city into a theme park.
Venice’s Youth Fight Overtourism, One Derelict Home at a Time
