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              complete walking circuit around the centre.

 (12)   Gateways – The following primary gateways have been identified as important arrival and departure experiences for various
        modes of transport. Consideration has been given to the experience of town character (landscape, built form, views, etc.), legibility
        of the town and the hierarchy and role of spaces and streets. Primary Gateways typically mark the arrival at the edge of the centre
        and include a key view ­ a ‘first impression’ of Hastings Street as a place. Recommendation for gateway treatments are:
        (a)   Garth Proud Bridge on Noosa Parade forms a transition over water and arrival at the edge of the centre. Open space meets
              both sides of the gateway and multiple transport arrival points (including the ferry stop, bus stop and pathways conserve
              here. There are western views to Mount Cooroy. The gateway experience could be reinforced and enhanced through
              intensification of landscaping and improved pedestrian pathways and connections. Any redevelopment of the Sofitel site
              could have a considerable influence on this gateway.
        (b)   Noosa Parade and Noosa Drive Intersection, and the Bus Interchange is a significant arrival point. Key characteristics
              include its adjacent green spaces and character vegetation in the widened verges, and regional pedestrian and cycling
              links/ arrival from the west and south. The gateway experience could be reinforced and enhanced through intensification of
              landscaping (on corners, in the centre median and throughout the bus interchange) and ensuring that any development
              works on corners sites positively addressing the corners and reinforce the gateway. Accessible pathway connections to the
              centre could also be improved.


 SC6.8.8              Noosa Junction (Noosa Heads)

 (1)    Key urban design and character outcomes for Noosa Junction are listed below:
        (a)   The centre forms is a hub for creative industries, start­up business development and other enterprises.
        (b)   Sunshine Beach Road continues to be the principal “main street” of Noosa Junction.
        (c)   New development addresses the street and presents interesting coastal styles, textures and materials.
        (d)   Commercial floor space can be used in flexible arrangements including co­working spaces, education, research and
              development, creative industry development, artisan residences and other enterprises.
        (e)   Small independent businesses are encouraged to locate in Noosa Junction.
        (f)   The quick start up of “pop up shops” and appropriate small independent tenancies are supported with a streamlined
              planning process.
        (g)   Vacant and underutilised land in and around Noosa Junction with good access to public transport contributes to attached
              housing opportunities for permanent residents;\

 (2)    The Noosa Junction 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 Noosa Junction. Each of these elements are describe 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 Noosa Junction fall into two types:
        (a)   Contextual – typically distant views to landscape elements, often layered with more localised features. The most
              predominant contextual views for Noosa Junction are the views to Noosa National Park to the south east. These particularly
              contribute to gateway experiences.
        (b)   Localised­ typically views within the centre to key character elements, such as significant landmark or character buildings or
              key landscape forms. Localised Views include:
              (i)     Views to Pinaroo Park from Noosa Drive and from the new link road and ‘future square’;
              (ii)    Views to the intersection of Noosa Dive and Sunshine Beach Road (combination of built form and character
                      landscape);
              (iii)   Views to core public realm spaces (Arcadia Street and future square);
              (iv)    Views to surrounding residential areas on the steep hills (framed by town centre buildings, vantage points in the core
                      public realm areas); and
              (v)     Views to the bus interchange from key gateway sites (elevate the importance of public transport in the town centre
                      context)

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

 (4)    Open Space and Landscape Treatments ­ The landscape character within the town centre streets is generally of a high quality.
        The intersection of Sunshine Beach Road and Noosa Drive, and the intersection of Sunshine Beach Road and Cooyar Street, are
        good examples of ‘Noosa Style’ intensification of informal planting, particularly at the corners and the middle. Key landscape



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