Town Planning Report · MCU23/0078

RETAINED OPEN SPACE AREA                                                                      The civic spine presents a unique landscape opportunity to provide a
The retained Open Space Area maintains the protection restoration of the                       visual green connection from Covenant J through the mixed use
natural vegetation and landscape and will not be impacted upon with this                       development and into the new main street, this enhancing the Noosa
development.                                                                                   style.
CONNECTION
A key direction of the Noosa Plan 2020 is to provide a connection between the        The Civic Spine plays a significant role in creating an engaging environment that

existing Noosa Civic Centre and the new Village Mixed Use development to the         embraces the natural beauty of the green corridor to the west, opening an

east. A pedestrian bridge that crosses from the existing shopping centre, over       activated space with a mix of soft and hard landscaping features to connect with

the retained Open Space Area and links into the Civic Spine will achieved this       the surrounding greenery.      The Civic Spine incorporates features such as

connection. This bridge will provide an immersive and engaging experience for        landscaped outdoor dining pavilions, a water feature and platforms that offer

the public given the proximity to the natural environment and its values.            views of the retained natural spaces. This integration with the Civic Plaza

CIVIC SPINE AND CIVIC PLAZA                                                          enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the development and allows users to

The civic spine precinct provides for a mix of soft and hard landscaping features,   immerse themselves in the natural surroundings, drawing people into cool,

‘greening’ the internal laneways from the street to draw people into cool, shaded    shaded dining areas.

dining areas. Together with the smaller and individual built form elements, this
                                                                                     Within this expanded Plaza area, the design strategically integrates the entry
creates a sub-tropical space responding to the “Noosa Style” and strategic
                                                                                     point to the upper level cinema and family entertainment facilities, with an open
direction in Noosa Plan 2020. Key features of the civic spine include:
                                                                                     air lobby that further enriching the Civic Spine and connection from the existing
       Containerised planting that will provide for both (1200mm) (500mm)
                                                                                     centre.
        depths with the larger planters accommodating feature trees that will
        provide canopy cover establishing shaded areas.                              Public spaces are carefully integrated along the Civic Spine, serving as gathering
       Water play in the Civic Plaza will activate and soften the space whilst      places for relaxation and hosting community events. These spaces also include
        maintain functionality for events ranging from Sunday afternoon jam          shaded outdoor dining seating areas and communal gathering spots that provide
        sessions to family movie nights and Olympic Event screenings.


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