2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 7 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 8-10 Schedule Appendix - Clean version

       (c)   Reinforce street activation principles, provide a focus for active interfaces such as well integrated outdoor dining areas;
       (d)   High quality landscaping including enhanced greening at key intersections, street trees with canopy shade cover and
             extensive low level planting;
       (e)   Focus quality public realm around, and connecting to, public transport stops (bus stops on Emerald and Maple Streets and
             the Train Station); and
       (f)   Provide clear, visible, unique and consistent signage at entries into the town to help people understand where they are.

(10)   Special Place – This is the highest quality space with the highest levels of embellishment in the centre and forms a meeting or
       focal point for the community. The intersection of Emerald Street and Maple Streets marks an important arrival point and meeting
       place in the ‘centre’ of Cooroy, particularly for pedestrians. The intersection of Diamond and Elm street is also identified as a
       special place as any future intersection upgrade is a key opportunity to unify the Cooroy town centre and elevate the public realm
       quality as well as enhance the station (this being the entrance to Noosa Shire for train passengers from the south). This
       intersection has the potential to act as a gateway site between the east and west and an important link for pedestrians and cyclists
       via improved elevated pathway across the rail line. Key attributes of special places include:
       (a)   Maximised public realm and pedestrian priority ­ expanded footpaths, reduced road pavement and low vehicle speeds;
       (b)   High quality materials and finishes (exhibiting local character);
       (c)   Character landscape (intense landscape at the corners and centre);
       (d)   Outdoor dining areas integrated with the streetscape;
       (e)   Multiple opportunities to comfortably rest or sit and talk in an attractive setting;
       (f)   Directional signage; and
       (g)   Corners sites positively addressing the intersection.

(11)   Key Pedestrian/Cycle Links – Key links in Cooroy include:
       (a)   Existing Cooroy Railway Crossing at Elm St:
             (i)     Important arrival point for passengers alighting the train;
             (ii)    Critical link for pedestrians and cyclists joining the two sides of the town;
             (iii)   Includes views to Mount Cooroy from elevated walkway;
             (iv)    Includes important connection to the civic and arts uses along Maple Street, and through to Apex Park/ Cooroy Creek;
             (v)     As a connection between Diamond Street and Maple Street it is in need of improvement to make it safe, functional
                     and attractive – this includes improvements to the public realm environment and pedestrian crossings around the
                     Diamond Street/Elm Street intersection.

       (b)   Apex Park to Garnet St 1:
             (i)     Important interface and connection to the town’s key natural assets at Apex Park/ Cooroy Creek and links beyond;
             (ii)    Future development and streetscape improvements should activate the edges of the lanes and where appropriate
                     include mid­block linkages.

       (c)   Apex Park to Garnet St 2:
             (i)     Important mid­block links between Apex Park / Cooroy Creek and key town centre streets and lanes.
             (ii)    Visual connection to the park from Emerald Street is important.
             (iii)   Formalise any informal links in partnership with the owner/ tenant and create new ones where appropriate.

       (d)   Wimmers Lane (and other lanes):
             (i)     Important mid­block link between Wattle Street and Maple Street.
             (ii)    Widen laneways to facilitate service traffic and resident/employee parking away from the main streets while ensuring
                     safe movement of pedestrians.

       (e)   Railway Crossings:
             (i)     Improve connection for pedestrians and cyclists between the two sides of the town by providing safe alternate or
                     additional railway crossings.

(12)   Gateways ­ Gateways typically mark the arrival at the edges of the town centre and give a ‘first impression’ of Cooroy as a place.
       For that reason they are worthy of special treatment. Recommendation for gateway treatments in Cooroy are:
       (a)   Cooroy Creek Crossing ­ reinforce and enhance the gateway experience by:
             (i)     Extending the streetscape language of Maple Street to the creek crossing, signifying the arrival in the centre;


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