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        (e)   Focus on quality public realm around, and connecting to public transport stops (bus stops on Thomas Street and Mary
              Street)
        (f)   Provide clear, visible, unique and consistent signage throughout to help people understand where they are;
        (g)   Key Recommendations include streetscape improvements in parts of Thomas Street and the proposed private access way
              to align with the above attributes of a Primary Streetscape Area.

 (10)   Special Place – Two ‘special places’ have been identified in central Noosaville and provide important arrival points and meeting
        places, for pedestrians in particular. The intersections at these locations and their surrounds should be the highest quality space
        with the highest levels of embellishment.
        (a)   Key attributes should include:
              (i)      Maximised public realm and pedestrian priority ­ expanded curbs at corners, reduced road pavement and low vehicle
                       speeds
              (ii)     High quality materials and finishes
              (iii)    Character landscape (intense landscape at the corners and centre)
              (iv)     Outdoor dining areas integrated with the streetscape (highly visible on corners)
              (v)      Public amenities, bike storage, resting and meeting places of a high number and quality
              (vi)     Close proximity (sight lines) to majority of key destinations
              (vii)    Nearby views to the River (down Thomas Street)
              (viii)   Access to public transport
              (ix)     Directional signage to key destinations
              (x)      Corners sites/ buildings that positively address intersection

        (b)   The ‘Special Places’ for central Noosaville are detailed below:
              (i)      The intersection of Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street marks the arrival in the ‘centre’ from the Noosaville foreshore.
                       This area has a high quality streetscape and is highly activated and a key meeting place.
              (ii)     The proposed internal access way intersection between the Villa Noosa and Noosa Village shopping centre has the
                       potential to provide a key meeting place and mid­block linkage between two key destinations in the centre. This area
                       should be developed with a high quality streetscape and activation to the street to create a quality meeting place.

 (11)   Key Pedestrian/Cycle Connections ­ Key links include:
        (a)   Noosa River to Gibson Road –It’s recommended to retain/ improve this link/ circuit for pedestrians and cyclists ­ in
              particular connections through the large format retail development and car park.
        (b)   Mid­Block Links ­ Recommendation to improve these links for pedestrians and cyclists over time by making more direct and
              attractive public links, east­west and north­south through this large land parcel.

 (12)   Gateways – Thomas Street and Gibson Road Intersection and Mary Street and Gibson Road intersection are primary gateways
        that mark the transition from accommodation uses and arrival at the western and eastern edges of the centre. They have been
        identified as important arrival experiences. Consideration has been given to the experience of town character (landscape, built
        form, views, etc.), legibility of the centre and the hierarchy and role of spaces and streets. It is recommended that the gateway
        experience of these intersections is reinforced and enhanced by improvements to pedestrian pathways and connections to the
        centre and that any redevelopment of adjacent sites (particularly the Noosa Homemaker Centre) should ensure the built form
        positively addresses corners and reinforces the gateway.


 SC6.8.7               Hastings Street (Noosa Heads)

 (1)    Key urban design and character outcomes for Hastings Street are listed below:
        (a)   Continue to reinforce clear maximum building heights, plot ratios and design requirements for Hastings Street.
        (b)   Ensure new development is of a high architectural design standard, addresses the street, provides publicly accessible
              spaces and opportunities for people to gather and sit.
        (c)   Develop strategies to encourage access to Hastings Street by means other than private cars by facilitating convenient
              pedestrian and cycle links, public transport and park and ride facilities away from this area.
        (d)   Ensure any new development or streetscape works maximises opportunities for pedestrian and cycle access.

 (2)    The Hastings Street Framework and Character Plan is located in the Noosa Heads 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
        Hastings Street. Each of these elements are describe in more detail below to provide some context and guidance in achieving the


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