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 Memorial Avenue and the
             Railway 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 ­ The Intersection of Memorial Avenue and Reserve Street (main streets) marks the arrival in the ‘centre’ of Pomona.
       It is an important arrival point and meeting place, for pedestrians in particular. This intersection and its surrounds should be the
       highest quality space with the highest levels of embellishment. Key existing attributes include:
       (a)   Maximised public realm and pedestrian priority ­ expanded curbs at corners, 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)   Highly visible outdoor dining areas integrated with the streetscape on the corner;
       (e)   Public amenities, bike storage, resting and meeting places of a high number and quality;
       (f)   Close proximity and within sight of many key destinations (including community buildings, picnic tables, playground,
             amenities, mobile library etc);
       (g)   Nearby views to Mt Cooroora;
       (h)   Directional signage to key destinations; and
             (i)    Corners sites/ buildings that positively address intersection.

(11)   Key Pedestrian/Cycle Connections ­ Key links include:
       (a)   Subway Avenue underpass which should remain although is worthy of improvement as an east­west link for pedestrians,
             cyclists and even horse riders.
       (b)   Pomona Railway Station
             (i)    This is an important arrival point for passengers from north or south. Pedestrian connection in either direction could
                    be improved, as could wayfinding and the public realm environment in general. The existing pedestrian level
                    crossing is planned to be upgraded as the need to maintain an attractive, safe and inclusive connection between
                    both sides of the railway line is imperative.
             (ii)   The station offers views to the iconic Pomona Hotel with Mt Cooroora in the distance.

       (c)   ‘Pomona Community Promenade’ ­ reinforce the importance of this path network, linking key community, arts and
             recreation nodes in the core
       (d)   Primary Streetscape Areas ­ Investigate opportunities for additional crossings that prioritise pedestrian movement and
             safety in the core retail areas / between core destinations.
       (e)   Laneway Activation/ Mid­block
             (i)    Opportunity exists to create active frontages (small tenancies) along the rear laneway and create a mid­block
                    connection through to Station Street and beyond ­ to Railway Station, Factory Street, Cooroora Creek Park, etc.
             (ii)   Requires improvements to the public realm and consolidation of access and parking arrangement between multiple
                    lots.

(12)   Gateways – The following primary gateways have been identified as important arrival experiences for all modes of transport.
       Consideration has been given to the experience of town character (landscape, built form, views, etc.), legibility of the town and the
       hierarchy and role of spaces and streets. Primary Gateways typically mark the arrival at the edge of the centre and include a key
       view ­ a ‘first impression’ of Pomona as a place and a community.
       (a)   Northern commencement of Reserve Street, after crossing the rail line ­ a key bend in the road marks arrival at the edge of
             the retail core with significant landscaping, obvious supermarket and sightlines to a majority of key destinations.
       (b)   Intersection of Reserve Street and School Street – arriving at the southern edge of the town centre where the attractions of
             Reserve Street lie ahead. School Street provides access to the Recreation Trail. Recommendations to reinforce and
             enhance the gateway experience include:
             (i)    Intensification of landscape including extension of boulevard planting from the centre down to this corner;
             (ii)   Directional and wayfinding signage;


  **FINAL DRAFT ­ Post Consultation 2019**
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