Published on Tuesday, 23 April 2024 at 1:15:00 PM
Food trucks, outdoor movie nights and sustainable clothing swaps will be popping up at a new temporary pedestrian-friendly hub in North Perth.
This transformative project will see one side of the area from View Street carpark to the Rosemount Hotel carpark converted into a temporary pedestrian-friendly shared space.
The City of Vincent’s Shortcut Lane: Pop-Up Event Series is supported by RAC's Reconnect WA initiative.
The series will feature 10 free events including food truck twilight markets, open-air cinema movie nights, a second-hand vintage market and sustainable clothing swaps and workshops.
The events will run all month until Sunday, 26 May.
“Our exciting events line-up will have something for people of all ages and abilities such as mini golf sessions, community mural painting, movie nights, food markets and more,” said Mayor Alison Xamon.
“We expect to attract many locals, visitors and tourists from across Perth to the laneway and the wider Town Centre through this series.
“There is huge potential in this area to become a pedestrian-friendly and accessible laneway, so we are grateful to receive support from RAC to bring our vision to life.
“This trial project is a great opportunity to see if the community wants to see more permanent activation and events in the laneway.”
Miam Miam a bite of France owner Sophie Bonifassi with City of Vincent Mayor Alison Xamon
Alfresco seating, greenery in parking bays, festoon lights, and entry statement installations will also be installed in the area.
“RAC is pleased to have supported the Pop-Up Event series through our Reconnect WA initiative which aims to rejuvenate public spaces, fostering safe, sustainable, and connected communities in Western Australia,” said RAC General Manager External Relations Will Golsby.
Through the development of Vincent’s Strategic Community Plan 2022-2032, the community wanted to see great places and spaces.
This project brings this community vision to life.
It is also aligned with the Thriving Places Strategy, which includes a focus area to seek funding to deliver place-based projects and trial new initiatives.
During the event period, drivers will still have access to both the View Street and Rosemount carparks, although there will be additional speed restrictions introduced and some reduction in the number of parking bays.
Days where the space is not activated, the number of parking bays will return as per usual.
For more information and the full event program, visit the event page.
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