FOOD trucks, outdoor movie nights and sustainable clothing swaps will be popping up at a new temporary pedestrian-friendly hub in North Perth.

The City of Vincent’s Shortcut Lane: Pop-Up Event will see one side of the area from View Street carpark to the Rosemount Hotel carpark converted into a temporary pedestrian-friendly shared space.

It will feature 10 free events including food truck twilight markets, open-air movie nights, a second-hand vintage market and sustainable clothing swaps and workshops. The events will run all month until Sunday May 26. 

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“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,” mayor Alison Xamon said.

“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.”

Alfresco seating, greenery in parking bays, festoon lights, and entry statement installations will also be installed in the area. 

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 the full event program visit the City of Vincent’s website.