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

             areas of open spaces without going ‘on road’ – a key part of the regional network. Avoid encroachment on this path/ space
             by commercial business/ private enterprise.
       (c)   Mid­block links – Retain and improve these connections for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly linking the Ferry Terminal
             directly with Hastings Street/ Main Beach, and ideally connections would be made public (open 24hrs) to get as much north­
             south permeability through the centre as possible.
       (d)   Noosa Woods/ Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve ­ Formally and directly connect The Parade (boardwalk) with the Ferry
             Terminal boardwalk and Noosa Parade (including removal of obstacles and connection of pathways). This would create a
             complete walking circuit around the centre.

(12)   Gateways – The following primary gateways have been identified as important arrival and departure experiences for various
       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 Hastings Street as a place. Recommendation for gateway treatments are:
       (a)   Garth Proud Bridge on Noosa Parade forms a transition over water and arrival at the edge of the centre. Open space meets
             both sides of the gateway and multiple transport arrival points (including the ferry stop, bus stop and pathways conserve
             here. There are western views to Mount Cooroy. The gateway experience could be reinforced and enhanced through
             intensification of landscaping and improved pedestrian pathways and connections. Any redevelopment of the Sofitel site
             could have a considerable influence on this gateway.
       (b)   Noosa Parade and Noosa Drive Intersection, and the Bus Interchange is a significant arrival point. Key characteristics
             include its adjacent green spaces and character vegetation in the widened verges, and regional pedestrian and cycling
             links/ arrival from the west and south. The gateway experience could be reinforced and enhanced through intensification of
             landscaping (on corners, in the centre median and throughout the bus interchange) and ensuring that any development
             works on corners sites positively addressing the corners and reinforce the gateway. Accessible pathway connections to the
             centre could also be improved.


SC6.8.8              Noosa Junction (Noosa Heads)

(1)    Key urban design and character outcomes for Noosa Junction are listed below:
       (a)   The centre forms is a hub for creative industries, start­up business development and other enterprises.
       (b)   Sunshine Beach Road continues to be the principal “main street” of Noosa Junction.
       (c)   New development addresses the street and presents interesting coastal styles, textures and materials.
       (d)   Commercial floor space can be used in flexible arrangements including co­working spaces, education, research and
             development, creative industry development, artisan residences and other enterprises.
       (e)   Small independent businesses are encouraged to locate in Noosa Junction.
       (f)   The quick start up of “pop up shops” and appropriate small independent tenancies are supported with a streamlined
             planning process.
       (g)   Vacant and underutilised land in and around Noosa Junction with good access to public transport contributes to attached
             housing opportunities for permanent residents;\

(2)    The Noosa Junction Framework and Character Plan is located in the Noosa Heads Local Plan code in the Noosa Plan. It
       identifies a number of key urban design and character elements which support the overall outcomes and performance outcomes
       for Noosa Junction. Each of these elements are describe in more detail below to provide some context and guidance in achieving
       the outcomes of the Noosa Plan.
(3)    Key Views – Views identified as important to the character, legibility and experience of Noosa Junction fall into two types:
       (a)   Contextual – typically distant views to landscape elements, often layered with more localised features. The most
             predominant contextual views for Noosa Junction are the views to Noosa National Park to the south east. These particularly
             contribute to gateway experiences.
       (b)   Localised­ typically views within the centre to key character elements, such as significant landmark or character buildings or
             key landscape forms. Localised Views include:
             (i)     Views to Pinaroo Park from Noosa Drive and from the new link road and ‘future square’;
             (ii)    Views to the intersection of Noosa Dive and Sunshine Beach Road (combination of built form and character
                     landscape);
             (iii)   Views to core public realm spaces (Arcadia Street and future square);
             (iv)    Views to surrounding residential areas on the steep hills (framed by town centre buildings, vantage points in the core


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