Keepin’ the pickle arty

DAVID BELL - THE PERTH VOICE

IDEAS are sought for the future of the Pickle District with Vincent council now consulting on its draft plan to protect and enhance the area’s cultural credentials.

Just south of Newcastle Street, the old industrial area has been revitalised into an arts hub the past few years with its empty warehouses and factories hosting creative industry reclaimers.

“We know the Pickle District is a well-loved precinct with galleries, photography studios, cafes and events such as the town team’s fantastic After Dark event,” mayor Emma Cole said in a media statement about the pickle plan, referring to a recent art crawl evening that saw the old industrial area filled with flaneurs on May 5.

But the area’s future is under a cloud with a huge Bunnings store to take over a large portion after winning approval from state government-appointed Development Assessment Panel members in 2022.

More developments are likely as the area continues to be rejuvenated, so the draft plan aims to keep it arty.

Proposed clauses would incentivise developers to provide affordable housing or offer space for arts and community uses at peppercorn prices.

The draft plan is up at imagine.vincent.wa.gov.au and there’s a drop-in session on Monday, June 19 at 4pm to 8pm at Vincent’s HQ on the corner of Vincent and Loftus Streets.

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