Vibrant public spaces
What are Vibrant Public Spaces?
Vibrant public spaces are areas in the public realm that support social interaction and community engagement. They are spaces which provide pedestrian amenity and are for everyone to enjoy. Vibrant public spaces are dog friendly, and smoke free at all times.
The City of Vincent Strategic Community Plan 2018 - 2028 (SCP) sets the community vision, priorities and aspirations for the City and includes the Thriving Places priority: “Our vibrant places and spaces are integral to our identity, economy and appeal. We want to create, enhance and promote great places and spaces for everyone to enjoy”.
To achieve this priority, the Vibrant Public Spaces Policy (Policy) seeks to facilitate public and private investment in the public realm for the benefit of the community.
Why host a Vibrant Public Space?
Vibrant public spaces add value to the surrounding area by repurposing City owned and managed land. They:
- Enhance underutilised space, provide pedestrian amenity and present opportunities for community connection, greening and public art;
- Encourage pedestrian movement and activity to activate the public realm;
- Support businesses by fostering vibrancy and encouraging people to linger longer; and
- Complement the character of the existing streetscape and local neighbourhood and provide opportunities for creative expression.
Vibrant Public Space Types
Street furniture means any affixed or weighted bench, seat, table, litter bin, planter box, light, umbrella, bicycle rack or other item that may be reasonably characterised as street furniture for the use, benefit and enjoyment of the public on City owned and managed land.
Affixed eating area furniture means any affixed or significantly weighted bench, seat, table, planter box, umbrella, light or other item that may be reasonably characterised as eating area street furniture for the use, benefit and enjoyment of business patrons, during business operating hours, and the public, out of business operating hours.
Pop-up parklet means a small pop-up public park set into the existing streetscape. Pop-up parklets are for anyone to use at all times, and are not reserved for customers of particular businesses. Pop-up parklets repurposes part of the street into a small public park through the provision of seating, shade and greenery during a City approved or acknowledged event.
Pop-up eatlet means a pop-up outdoor eating area during business operating hours and small public park out of business operating hours. Pop-up eatlets are reserved for customers of particular businesses during business operating hours and are available for anyone to use out of business operating hours. A pop-up eatlet repurposes part of the street into a dual purpose outdoor eating area and small public park through the provision of seating, shade and greenery during a City approved or acknowledged event.
Parklet means a small public park set into the existing streetscape. Parklets are for anyone to use at all times, and are not reserved for customers of particular businesses. Parklets repurposes part of the street into a public space for people through the provision of seating, shade and greenery.
Eatlet means an outdoor eating area during business operating hours and small public park out of business operating hours. Eatlets are reserved for customers of particular businesses during business operating hours and are available for anyone to use out of business operating hours. An eatlet repurposes part of the street into a dual purpose outdoor eating area and small public park through the provision of seating, shade and greenery.
Other proposal means a vibrant public space proposal not specified in the Vibrant Public Spaces Policy which addresses the Policy Objectives and achieves the Vibrant Public Space Design Objectives
Who can apply to host a Vibrant Public Space?
Any business, property owner or not-for-profit/community group (applicant) can apply to host a vibrant public space.
You can read the Vibrant Public Spaces Policy here
How can I apply to host a Vibrant Public Space?
To apply for a Vibrant Public Space, fill in the relevant form below:
Street Furniture Application
Affixed Eating Area Furniture Application
Pop-up Parklet or Eatlet Application
Parklet or Eatlet Application
Where can I get more information?
If you are interested in hosting a Parklet in the future, please read the above Vibrant Public Spaces Policy first. The Policy includes more information on how you can apply.
If you do have any further queries, please email our Place Planners via: mail@vincent.wa.gov.au