Calgary's transportation committee approved the policy today behind so-called street parks, otherwise known as a pop-up park or s-park.

The idea comes on the heels of pop-up patios, which some say create a more vibrant feeling on the streets.

The Centre City Team hopes the first pop-up park will be created in August.

"We're really encouraging community businesses and residents to come out," said Dawn Thome, project manager with City Centre planning and implementation.

"If you want to sit and have a coffee with some friends, if you want to bring your guitar and just sit and play some music, that type of thing."

The parks would also include furniture that would be moved as the locations change.

The first pop-up park would likely be located on 10th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues southwest if approved by city council.

The pilot project would cost around $20,000 and another $70,000 would be spent to expand the program if successful.

The idea behind street parks will be heading to city council for approval in the near future.