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№ 26 · Manly

Rialto Lane

The Corso to Rialto Square · ~3 m wide
Rialto Lane
©Sam Shepherd
The reading

Rialto Lane operates as a mixed-use laneway with both pedestrian and service functions.

A short north–south section is pedestrian-only, linking The Corso to Rialto Square, while the east–west section accommodates service vehicles and provides rear-lane access to properties fronting The Corso, connecting through to Wentworth Street.

The lane supports small food and beverage operators, including Rollers Bakehouse, and functions primarily as a servicing lane within the Manly town centre rather than a standalone destination.

CLAW reading
C
Connectivity
Medium

Links The Corso to Rialto Square and Wentworth Street, a small lane in a busy spot.

L
Liveability
Medium

Daytime, beach-town pace. People stay a little; the bakery and a few small operators carry the trade.

A
Activation
Low

Patchy overall, with the east–west part mostly service doors. The walking-only part is busier.

W
Width suitability
High

The 3 m walking section is a good narrow width; the service section is the same width used for a different job.

A plain high, medium or low read on each of the four. Read across the four to see where the lane is strong and where it falls short.

On the ground
Type
Adaptive reuse
Width
~3 m
Length
~40 m
Orientation
North–South / East–West
Businesses
2 businesses
Primary uses
Retail and services
Shopfront types
Not applicable
Shopfront glazing
~40–50%
Built form
Mid-20th century buildings
Activity
Early morning till late afternoon
Location
Approx. 300 m across · north up · Manly
©Sam Shepherd
©Sam Shepherd
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