ADOPTION OF NOOSA COUNCIL STRATEGIC LAND ACTIVATION POLICY · ATTACHMENT 1. Noosa Council Strategic Land Activation Policy

             positive, low carbon and climate resilient and respects our traditional owners spiritual and
             cultural connection to Country.
             Noosa’s economy is prosperous, resilient, circular, diverse, and protective of its unique
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             environment, culture and heritage.
             Noosa residents belong to a community that values and respects its diversity, accessibility,
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             and affordability.
             Noosa’s community is inclusive, safe, connected, and resilient and encourages participation
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             and involvement across all life stages.
             Noosa’s community benefits from quality places, good asset management, services and
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             programs that enhance wellbeing, and support creative, active, and healthy lifestyles.
             Good governance and policy is achieved through forward planning, effective, efficient and
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             collaborative decision making, made in the interests of the community.

  02 – FRAMEWORK
  The Land Activation Framework is a structured process consisting of eight key steps across the
  framework lifecycle that guides the identification, evaluation and implementation of Council Land
  Activation projects.
  Details on each step within the Land Activation Framework is provided in the table below.

   Step 1              Background Information and Due Diligence

   Purpose             To systematically identify and review all critical information associated with the
                       proposed Land Activation to capture and understand all requirements, opportunities,
                       constraints and risks before progressing further.
   Key Actions         Conduct a comprehensive desk top analysis of the subject land, including land use
                       planning, overlay constraints, climate risks and development assessment,
                       environmental assessment, historical land use evaluation and legal considerations.
   Commitments No commitment to proceed.
               No dedicated budget – where investigation costs are required, existing operational
               budgets may be utilised.

   Step 2              Merit Assessment

   Purpose             To evaluate the concept and information gathered in relation to the proposed Land
                       Activation to:
                       • Ensure alignment with endorsed organisational strategies, plans and policies.
                       • Priority rank competing organisational strategies, plans and policies.
                       • Assess the concept and determine risks and opportunities with reference to risk
                         tolerance levels within Council’s Risk and Opportunity Framework.
                       • Assess highest, best and complimentary uses (current and future).
   Key Actions         • Internal stakeholder consultation to gather input and assess potential impacts.
                       • Desktop feasibility to assess the site suitability, viability and potential benefits of
                         the proposed Land Activation.
                       • Evaluate the extent to which the concept aligns with Council’s Strategies, Plans
                         and strategic objectives.
                       • Assessment of social, community, economic and environmental impacts.
                       • Review funding or grant opportunities.
   Outcomes            Evaluate benefits, impact, alignment and value before progressing further.
   Commitments No commitment to proceed.
               No dedicated budget – where investigation costs are required, existing operational
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Strategic Land Activation Policy