2020-07-16 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 2 - Final Noosa Plan 2020 Parts 1-3

 Transport

 The Noosa Transport Strategy includes principles for the short to medium term to prioritise the movement of people and goods rather
 than cars. Infrastructure and services that provide for pedestrians, cyclists, motor scooters and public transport will be the most
 immediate focus, as well as attention towards new and emerging solutions for the longer term. Transport options will take into account
 the needs of residents and employees as well as visitors.

 3.2.3             A connected, safe and happy community
 The Noosa community has a strong identity and sense of place. The community respects and appreciates its environment and has a
 strong commitment to the pursuit of environmental excellence, quality lifestyle and economic well­being. In response to this, the Social
 Strategy provides a framework to improve community wellbeing by addressing a range of opportunities and challenges.

 The focus is on creating communities that are:
       cohesive and resilient
       active and healthy
       accessible, diverse and affordable
       creative and informed.

 Noosa Shire is a ‘community of communities’, consisting of several discrete places, each with their own unique, special identity. A
 place​based approach to planning is intended to protect and preserve these unique, distinct and vibrant local areas. While the community
 of Noosa Shire shares many values and priorities, the on​the​ground approach to land use planning, infrastructure provision, urban
 design, community and economic development differs from place to place.

 In an effort to recognise place identity, and to maintain and enhance that identity through locally specific desired outcomes, the following
 local areas are identified:

        hinterland villages (including Boreen Point, Cooran, Kin Kin and Pomona)
        Cooroy
        Tewantin
        Noosaville
        Noosa Heads
        coastal communities (including Peregian Beach, Marcus Beach, Castaways Beach, Sunrise Beach and Sunshine Beach).

 The overall and more specific outcomes for each of these local areas are supported by Framework and Character Plans designed to
 identify unique opportunities for enhancement.


 Cohesive and resilient communities

 Communities across the Shire are enhanced by providing opportunities to bring people together. Mixed use activity centres, streetscapes
 and public spaces are designed to be comfortable, attractive, safe, easy to navigate and accessible. They are oriented towards
 pedestrians and cyclists and enhance community wellbeing and provide a sense of community. Buildings are designed to encourage
 passive surveillance of communal or public spaces and incorporate Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
 principles. Informal and formal sport and recreation facilities, social infrastructure and venues provide opportunities to meet, learn, and
 be active and creative. Safe and attractive communal spaces in new residential developments are designed to provide for well
 functioning landscaped open space areas where residents can socialise and support each other. Urban areas are walkable
 communities where residential, commercial and public facilities and spaces are in close proximity with high levels of accessibility.
 Commercial and retail development outside existing centres is not supported.

 An inter​generational approach is required to maintain an engaged community who participate in sporting, recreational, cultural, artistic,
 creative and educational pursuits. It is important for all sectors of the community, including older people, to stay connected and continue
 to have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities. Land within and around urban centres is allocated for community purposes
 and open space, and is managed and developed to be safe and accessible and to provide for the needs of individual communities and
 their various age groups.


 Active and healthy communities

 Community service facilities and sports facilities need to be maintained and improved to continue to meet the current and future needs of


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