2018-05-08 S&O Committee - Attachment 1 to Item 3 - Draft Noosa Cultural Plan

                                        Our sense of local identity and character
Places
Noosa Council
      Shire Council
                                        is set in a framework of unique natural
    Noosa  Shire Council
and Spaces                              environment, individual communities and
                                        distinctive built environment


G
      Our region will enjoy a diverse range of well-maintained creative, learning and heritage places to support
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      the community’s creative expression and participation and to encourage communities to share and
      connect with each other.

O     Our sense of cultural vibrancy will be increased by the inclusion of arts, culture and heritage in non-
      traditional places.

A     Our places and spaces will be made more interesting and locally distinct by maintaining a high standard
      of civic design and including cultural practice and works.


L     We will adhere to standards and practices which enhance the creative character, liveability and aesthetic
      appeal of individual areas.


S     The arts, heritage and environment will continue to have a special connection and the cultural sector will
      play an essential role in interpreting and preserving our unique environment.




A     •   Invest in new facilities where gaps or
          opportunities exist and the need can be best
                                                               •   Prioritise initiatives which enhance the
                                                                   community’s understanding of the local
          met locally after maximising use of existing             environment, showcase artworks and artists

C     •
          facilities.

          Review and evolve existing Council cultural
                                                                   that support environmental values and assist
                                                                   in improving environmental sustainability

T         venues and facilities to maximise use and
          respond to changing community needs and
                                                               •   Consider including creative components
                                                                   in the delivery of Council projects aiming


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          expectations.                                            to change community behaviour such as
                                                                   environmental initiatives
      •   Work with stakeholders to review


O
          underutilised facilities and spaces with aim of      •   Work with key stakeholders to develop a
          maximising their potential and identify new              toolkit to assist cultural activity and event
          spaces for the inclusion of creative content or          providers produce events with minimal

N     •
          production.

          Complete the development of effective asset          •
                                                                   negative impact on the environment

                                                                   Reinforce Noosa’s identity through planning

S         management plans for all Council owned
          cultural facilities
                                                                   and projects with a priority on preserving the
                                                                   natural environment, maintaining the discrete
                                                                   village feel, embedding excellence in urban
      •   Work with stakeholders to develop a publicly
                                                                   design and increasing the creative look and
          accessible creative spaces directory for studio,
                                                                   feel.
          performing, rehearsing and learning spaces
                                                               •   Liaise with State Government and relevant
      •   Improve and increase the creative design
                                                                   stakeholders to advocate for a suitable
          component in Council infrastructure projects.
                                                                   outcome for the former Noosa TAFE campus
      • Include cultural representatives in stakeholder
        consultation for projects involving
        master planning, placemaking and major
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