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        (d)   Promote retail development in the form of small tenancies rather than large floor plates and no drive­through facilities;
        (e)   Prioritise the safety and comfort of pedestrians in the public realm, particularly in Maple Street and Emerald Street.
        (f)   Improve safe and convenient pedestrian and cyclist connections throughout town including connections to the town centre,
              community facilities, schools, train station, and sports fields.
        (g)   Protect and enhance the streetscape of Myall Street, Elm Street, Diamond Street and Tewantin Road befitting their role as a
              primary entrance to Noosa Shire and the scenic route between the hinterland and the coast.

 (2)    The Cooroy Framework and Character Plan is located in the Cooroy Local Plan code in the Noosa Plan. It identifies a number of
        key urban design and character elements which support the overall outcomes and performance outcomes for Cooroy. These
        elements are described in more detail below to provide some context and guidance in achieving the outcomes of the Noosa Plan.
 (3)    Key Views –Views identified as important to the character, legibility and experience of Cooroy are broken down into two types:
        (a)   Contextual – typically distant views to landscape elements, often layered with more localised features. Key contextual views
              for Cooroy are:
              (i)     views to Mt Cooroy on east­west streets with open ends at the railway line; and
              (ii)    views at the end of Garnet Street and Wimmers Lane where views are layered with heritage buildings in the
                      foreground.

        (b)   Localised­ typically views within the centre to key character elements, such as heritage and civic buildings or key landscape
              forms. Localised views to note include:
              (i)     Bend on Mary River Road and Maple Street that focuses views to the Library and heritage character buildings along
                      Maple Street;
              (ii)    Views to the environment of Cooroy Creek from the major road, coupled with vistas to Mount Cooroy and to the Library
                      and Butter factory precinct;
              (iii)   Views to and from Apex Park / Cooroy Creek to the main streets / centre;
              (iv)    Views between Apex Park / Cooroy Creek and the Library and Butter Factory; and
              (v)     Views to RSL Park and the war memorial from Tewantin Road / Diamond Street.

        (c)   Appendix 1 SC6.8 includes photos of key contextual and localised views for Cooroy.

 (4)    Open Space and Landscape Treatments – Cooroy has a number of open space assets within and adjoining the centre that play
        a key role in defining the character of the centre. Key landscape treatments include:
        (a)   The high quality landscape / streetscape of Maple Street is a key part of Cooroy’s local character and identity, particularly the
              treatment of the key intersections, pedestrian crossings and the land adjoining the railway line (around community, civic
              and arts uses). This is the benchmark/ standard to meet for all primary streetscape areas (including parts of Diamond and
              Elm Streets);
        (b)   The intersection of Emerald Street and Maple Street is identified as a ‘special place’; it is the most attractive and activated
              streetscape area and identifies as the ‘centre’. The combination of the high quality landscape, outdoor dining areas/activity,
              places to stop, rest and meet and the level of way finding signage contribute to its role and function as the highest order/
              quality streetscape area in Cooroy. The quality and function of this space is to be maintained and enhanced, with further
              activation considered. It may also inform improvements in other centres;
        (c)   Maple Street and Emerald Street are the ‘main streets’ of Cooroy, however the streetscape quality of Emerald Street has
              room for improvement through the addition of street trees and low level planting. With enhancement of landscaping and
              wider footpaths the quality of streetscaping could be more befitting its role, similar to Maple Street.
        (d)   Diamond Street is a major road and the ‘Main Street’ for Cooroy East, although its pedestrian environment and landscape
              quality has scope for improvement through the addition of much needed shade trees. Diamond Street merges with
              Tewantin Road, a major entrance/arrive route. These streets are quite wide and carry a great deal of through traffic travelling
              at speeds that are less conducive to pedestrian environments. Taking cues off the western side of town the landscape
              character could be significantly improved creating a more unified and connected town centre. For instance avenue planting
              could be introduced with a high level of shade coverage and low level landscaping should be enhanced to a standard
              befitting its role as a centre. The intersection of Diamond Street and Elm Street should be enhanced similarly to the
              intersection of Emerald and Maple Streets, creating a safe environment for pedestrians to cross both roads.

 (5)    Landmark/Character Buildings – The Library and Butter Factory are considered key landmark buildings with surrounding
        development not diminishing or detracting from the presence of these buildings in the streetscape.
 (6)    Key Corners – have been identified on corner sites with some or all of the following characteristics; primary active frontages;
        highly visible; and those that interface with key public realm, park or gateway intersections. Built form should positively address the
        corners, be active and inviting. Roof forms windows and door openings should reflect this character outcome and orientation.
        Landscaping and streetscape treatment should be of a high quality.

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