Appendix 9 - Detailed assessment against the Noosa plan

            Column 1                                      Column 2                                Column 3
        Specific Outcomes                            Probable solutions                           Response
                                                    (if code assessable)

                                         S2.9 Streets near Public Passenger Transport       N/A
                                         facilities are orientated to optimise the
                                         walkable catchments within 800 metres
                                         walking distance;

                                         S2.10 The street network has no more than 15       N/A
                                         percent of lots fronting cul-de-sacs. The
                                         maximum cul-de-sac length is 120 metres;

                                         S2.11 Street stubs to adjacent future              N/A
                                         development areas are provided at spacings of
                                         200 m or closer to enable future street
                                         connections to be made;

                                         S2.12 Street block lengths are not more than       N/A
                                         240 m long, and predominantly around 150-
                                         180 m long. Street block lengths are generally
                                         shorter closer to town and neighbourhood
                                         centres;

                                         S2.13 Direct, safe and attractive pedestrian       N/A
                                         and cycle routes are provided within and
                                         through the development and connect to bus
                                         stops.
 O3 Development is designed –            S3.1 Higher density development is                 N/A
 a) To encourage travel by               concentrated along public transport Routes;
    community transport, walking
    and cycling rather than by private   S3.2 There is provision for bus routes through     N/A
    car; and                             development sites;
 b) To maximise accessibility via
    existing and planned community       S3.3 Bus routes are located to maximise            N/A
    transport facilities                 patronage catchment and to consider personal
                                         safety, lighting and traffic management;

                                         S3.4 At least 90 percent of all residents are      N/A
                                         located within 400 metres of an existing or
                                         planned bus route;

                                         S3.5 Pedestrian and cycle movement is              N/A
                                         provided within local streets to and through
                                         development;

                                         S3.6 Attractive and safe pedestrian and cycle      N/A
                                         connections are provided with shade trees,
                                         graded walking and cycle paths and lighting;

                                         S3.7 Buildings and pedestrian entrances are        N/A
                                         oriented to the street;

                                         S3.8 Pathways have ramps at all kerb corners       N/A
                                         for wheelchair and pram access;

                                         S3.9 Every development has convenient and          N/A
                                         prominent pedestrian entrances that cater for
                                         all pedestrians including older people, children
                                         and the mobility and vision impaired;

                                         S3.10 Expanses of ground level blank walls         N/A
                                         along street frontages, and large driveways
                                         and entrances to carparks are avoided;

                                         S3.11 Bus routes are not be located away from      N/A
                                         activity centres; and



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