Meeting papers

     Liveability
     People highly value Noosa’s unique lifestyle which
     balances health, wellbeing, recreation and opportunity
     within our renowned natural and built environment. Our
     residents enjoy the benefit of towns, villages and rural
     areas with distinct characteristics. They live within a
     connected, supportive and inclusive community linked
     by shared values. People’s individual needs are assisted
     through appropriate services and infrastructure to
     maximise wellbeing and resilience. Council’s objective is


                                                                    Our thriving
     to retain and enhance these aspects that underpin our
     prized lifestyle.




                                                                    community, arts,
     Our thriving community, arts, cultural, sporting and leisure
     sectors facilitate a rich community life.




                                                                                                   Noosa Council Annual Report 2022 - 2023
      A diverse range of services, facilities and amenities are
     well maintained and accessible to cater for our broad
     range of community needs, regardless of age, ability, or
     budget. Our aim is to maintain and improve these into
                                                                    cultural, sporting
                                                                    and leisure sectors
     the future. Council is proactively seeking to address the
     housing crisis in our community and manage impacts on
     liveability, with an increase in resourcing, commitment
     and investment. Council cannot do this alone and will
     look to partner with all levels of government, industry,
     and the housing sector to create an inclusive Noosa
     community where everybody has access to safe, secure
                                                                    facilitate a rich
                                                                    community life.
     housing they can afford. Noosa Shire is striving to have
     an efficient, free flowing, innovative transport system that
     enhances resident and visitor experiences, and results
     in sustainable environmental outcomes. Our movement
     system facilitates the movement of people and goods
     – it prioritises pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport
     rather than cars.




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