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              (vi)    Create east­west and north­south mid­block pedestrian links that are accessible and safe at all hours; and
              (vii)   Locate car parking behind buildings and not visible from the street.

        (b)   Westpac Building:
              (i)     Opportunity for double story built form or corner element, to improve the scale/ proportion of the shared zone space;
                      contribute to the ‘special place’ qualities of this intersection and deliver a landmark/ character built form at the high
                      point of the centre with architectural style/ design very important; and
              (ii)    The site also needs to respect and enhance the heritage site and landmark status of the Royal Mail Hotel, allowing it
                      to maintain a key character/ landmark role in the centre (not be dominated by new built forms).

        (c)   Vacant Land on the corner of Sidoni and Blakesley Streets: due to topography this site can accommodate high set
              development without interrupting or impacting on the hierarchy of the town centre. Development has the potential to activate
              Ward Park.

 (9)    Streetscape Treatment Areas reinforce the character experience of Tewantin. The established street hierarchy and character
        defines what is appropriate for the use and role of the street primarily through the extent, quality and application of materials,
        placement of streetscape elements/furniture and interfaces. Treatments should be consistent with any existing or proposed
        streetscape improvement works in the area. Primary streetscape treatment areas for Tewantin include:
        (a)   High quality materials and finishes, exhibiting local character, that reinforce Poinciana Avenue as the main street;
        (b)   A well connected pedestrian friendly zone with a high level of amenity – low vehicle speeds, attractive streetscaping,
              continuous, wide, level weather­protected footpaths with safe crossings and wide vegetated verges and medians, etc.
        (c)   Reinforce street activation principles, provide a focus for active interfaces such as well integrated outdoor dining areas;
        (d)   High quality landscaping including enhanced greening at key intersections, street trees with canopy shade cover and
              extensive low level planting;
        (e)   Focus on quality public realm around, and connecting to public transport stops;
        (f)   Provide clear, visible, unique and consistent signage at entries into the town to help people understand where they are; and
        (g)   Improved streetscaping in parts of Poinciana Avenue and Diyan Street to align with the above attributes of a Primary
              Streetscape Area.

 (10)   Special Place – The intersection of Memorial Avenue/ Diyan Street and Poinciana Avenue has been identified as a ‘special place’
        in the Tewantin Town Centre for many reasons. Not only is it a gateway marking the arrival in the ‘centre’ of Tewantin but it is an
        important landmark and gathering point (particularly given the presence of the Cenotaph). Other key characteristics include:
        (a)   Maximised public realm and pedestrian priority ­ expanded curbs at corners, reduced road pavement and low vehicle
              speeds, shared space/ surface treatment;
        (b)   Close proximity (and sight lines) to majority of key destinations (including the Visitor Information Centre, park, hotel, RSL,
              Post Office, Council etc);
        (c)   High quality materials and finishes exhibiting local character;
        (d)   Public amenities and multiple resting and meeting places with nearby views to the Noosa River;
        (e)   Includes bike storage, access to public transport and directional signage to key destinations;
        (f)   Buildings on the corners generally address the intersection but with room for improvement;
        (g)   Recommendations to reinforce and enhance the special place character include:
              (i)     Improve views to the Noosa River as per recommendations in above sections (to relocate toilets and apply public
                      open space on corner);
              (ii)    Improve the scale and sense of enclosure for pedestrians (to the south and west) with any redevelopments using
                      high set buildings and incorporating landscape treatments;
              (iii)   Improve connections/ links/ wayfinding;
              (iv)    Improve character landscaping, especially on corners; and
              (v)     Promote outdoor dining areas integrated with the streetscape (highly visible on corners).

 (11)   Key Pedestrian/Cycle Connections ­:
        (a)   Mid­Block: Important mid­block links utilise existing arcades, lanes and informal connections between buildings and
              through car parks. New links could be created leveraging off key development site. Mixed use development and further
              activation is encouraged around these links and laneways.
        (b)   Connecting Parks: There is potential to formalise a riverside park between the RSL Memorial Park, gallery forecourt and the
              Noosa Marina, beyond to Hilton Esplanade. The existing pedestrian/cyclist experience could be greatly improved with


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