Town Planning Report · MCU23/0078

The proposed residential uses are key components that are envisaged within the      the dwellings will be rented on both short and longer term basis delivering key
Major Centre zone, as outlined by the following overall outcomes which apply to     business amenity for workers and conferences.
the Village Mixed Use Precinct:
                                                                                    3.2.3. BUILT FORM
   (e)   Development includes a mix of small format retail such as specialty
                                                                                    The project Architect, Buchan, below demonstrates the design intent for the
         shops, cafes and restaurants with opportunities for small multiple
         dwellings located above ground level.                                      Noosa Civic Village Mixed Use Development:

   (g)   Housing choice is provided through mixed-use buildings along the
                                                                                    “The Noosa region of South-East Queensland is renowned for its stunning
         village main street.                                                       natural beauty, pristine beaches, and vibrant community. With a focus on
                                                                                    celebrating its unique environment and promoting sustainable development,
The Main Street serves as the frontage for the residential buildings creating a     this new mixed-use precinct is planned to embody the spirit of Noosa. This
sense of identity and place with their architectural design responding to the       development explores the design principles and features of this innovative
                                                                                    precinct which fosters a relaxed retail, entertainment and residential
street, with three well defined entrances and ground floor features that interact
                                                                                    environment.
with the retail experience and private open spaces that overlook the main
                                                                                    The proposed development fosters a low-scale, genuine mixed-use community
thoroughfares. This integration of low rise residential apartments ensure that      that integrates various components to create a cohesive and vibrant
the residential component is woven into the fabric of the precinct, playing a       neighbourhood. It encompasses a range of elements including residential units,
                                                                                    commercial spaces, Main Street retail, an open pedestrian precinct (Civic Spine
pivotal role in creating a genuine community that thrives with a 24 hour
                                                                                    and Civic Plaza), food and beverage establishments, cinemas, entertainment
presence.                                                                           offers and convenient parking.
The proposed development achieves the overall outcomes of the High Density          Moreover, the development acts as a connective tissue, linking the existing
Residential Precinct through establishing a sub-tropical designed neighbourhood     retail centre (via a pedestrian bridge) to the west and future developments to
                                                                                    the north, east and south.
with excellent amenity, landscaped open spaces and in the middle of shops,
                                                                                    At the core of this new precinct lies the Civic Spine and Plaza, a vibrant public
businesses, public transport and entertainment uses. The proposed residential
                                                                                    space that serves as the heart of the development. Stretching from the existing
dwellings offer a mix of housing types with an element of short term                retail centre on Lot 1 and extending to Main Street to the east, the Civic Spine
accommodation to provide a greater mix of housing choice. It is proposed that       acts as a central axis for this connective tissue. It provides a platform for
                                                                                    community engagement, cultural events, and social interactions”.


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