2015-06-29 Attachment 1 to Item 4 General Committee Agenda - Noosa Design Principles

      our creative environment
                  “YOU CAN’T USE UP CREATIVITY.
             THE MORE YOU USE, THE MORE YOU HAVE.”
                                    Maya Angelou

                                   PRINCIPLES
Encourage an environment where                     Generate ideas and innovation by
innovation and experimentation is the              seeking out stakeholders that may
norm rather than simply accepting a                have a different viewpoint.
standard approach.
                                                   Encourage public art that is subtle
Explore new technologies for their                 and sensitive to the environment and
ability to add value to projects or to             local character.
provide solutions.
                                                   Include interpretive signage/art to
Consider opportunities for enhancing               showcase our unique environment
infrastructure projects with public art            and heritage.
that tells a story about the place.
                                                   Manage events held on community
Involve the community in programs                  land to support the local economy
that may foster better understanding               and cultural diversity whilst
of our locale and perhaps change                   maintaining local amenity.
behaviour to better care for it.
                                                   Balance the benefits of the street
Involve the local creative community               entertainment with the needs of
early in appropriate projects through              businesses, residents and visitors.
transparent procurement and decision
making processes.