Redesign Lock Lane With Us
A community-led opportunity to create a weird, wild & wonderful laneway
Tucked between some of Northbridge’s most loved bars, restaurants, shops and cultural institutions, Lock Lane is one of those places that thousands of people pass through each year ~ but few would describe as welcoming, memorable or inviting. That’s about to change…
Why Lock Lane?
Lock Lane sits in the heart of Northbridge, connecting people to the Perth Cultural Centre, local businesses, hospitality venues and public spaces.
While the lane plays an important servicing role for deliveries and access, its current layout can create conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians, affecting both safety and perceptions of safety. This project is an opportunity to explore how the lane could become a safer and more welcoming place for everyone.
Together, we want to explore how Lock Lane could:
- Feel safer and more welcoming
- Celebrate Northbridge's creativity and culture
- Support local businesses and visitors
- Introduce greenery, public art and moments of surprise
- Create a more enjoyable experience for people moving through the area
- Become a destination in its own right
Share Your Ideas
Join us in Lock Lane for a hands-on community design experience where we’ll share emerging ideas and test them with the people who know the area best.
Together we’ll explore what’s working, what’s missing, and how Lock Lane can become a safer, more welcoming and more enjoyable place for people walking, riding, socialising and visiting Northbridge.
Through a series of creative activities and conversations, participants will help refine the design approach and shape the future of Lock Lane.
Whether you’re a local resident, business owner, regular visitor or simply love Northbridge, we’d love you to be part of the conversation.
About the Project
The redesign of Lock Lane is a community-led initiative by Northbridge Common, made possible through a $100,000 Streets Alive grant.
Streets Alive is a Western Australian program delivered by Doing Co. in partnership with Main Roads WA and WALGA, supporting local communities to create safer, more vibrant and people-friendly streets. The program recognises that when streets are designed for people, not just vehicles, communities become safer, more connected and more enjoyable places to spend time.
For Northbridge Common, Lock Lane represents an opportunity to demonstrate how community-led design can transform an overlooked service laneway into a safer, more welcoming and more creative public space. This initiative is supported by our Local Member, Hon John Carey BA MLA.
How We'll Do It
The project will be delivered in stages from listening, to sharing a final vision.
Listen
We’re gathering ideas, observations and aspirations from the people who know Northbridge best.
Co-design
We’ll come together in a hands-on community design event where participants can contribute ideas directly within the laneway.
Test Ideas
The project team will develop and share concept ideas based on community feedback.
Share the vision
The community will have further opportunities to review and shape the concept before a final vision is prepared.
Stay Updated
You can get regular project updates by subscribing to Northbridge Common’s newsletter. If you have questions or would like to get in touch just send our team an email.
Thanks to Our Supporters
Lock Lane Reimagined is a community-led project, but it wouldn’t be possible without the support of organisations that believe in creating better places and stronger communities.
