MCU14/106 Appendix I - Visual Amenity Integration

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6   Strong             Spaces within buildings ‘flow’ into adjacent outdoor spaces, allowing movement, uses
    indoor/outdoor     and views from one to the other.
    relationships




             Figures
           18A & 18B




7   Sweeping    road   Roads with gentle curves and absence of traffic lights, conveying a character more
    pattern     with   akin to ‘countryisde’ motoring rather than city commuting.
    roundabouts



             Figures
           19A & 19B




8   Sustainable and    In addition to retention of on-site vegetation and habitat, developments will reduce
    environmentally-   their environmental impacts through measures such as WSUD, low embodied energy
    sensitive          and energy-saving devices.




             Figures
           20A & 20B




While some of the above principles are exemplified in some parts of Noosa (such as the Little Cove area), no
single recent development (even those approved by Council) provides an exemplar of all eight principles. In
general, ‘Noosa Style’ is easier to achieve in residential and tourist-related development than in a
commercial shopping centre or retail/office/showroom complex such as the SBC, or in civic and transit centre
facilities. On the other hand, some ESD initiatives (Principle 8) are more effective when incorporated into
larger developments, such as water-harvesting and low energy initiatives.