2020-07-07 S&O Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023

PLACES
 Noosa Council
       Shire Council
                    AND                         Our sense of local identity and character
                                                will be enhanced through quality design
     Noosa  Shire Council
SPACES                                          and the inclusion of arts and heritage in
                                                our public places



G     •    Our region will enjoy a diverse range of well-maintained creative, learning and heritage places to
                                                     w and participation and to encourage communities
           support the community’s creative expression
           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
      •    Noosa’s arts, heritage and environment sectors will continue to have a special connection;
           and the cultural sector will play an essential role in interpreting and preserving our unique
           ecosystems and biosphere status




      •    Invest in new facilities where gaps or            •   Include cultural representatives in

A          opportunities exist and the need can be
           best met locally after maximising use of
                                                                 stakeholder consultation for projects
                                                                 involving master planning, placemaking


C
           existing facilities                                   and major developments
      •    Review and existing Council cultural              •   Prioritise initiatives which enhance
           venues and facilities to maximise use and             the community’s understanding of the

T          respond to changing community needs
           and expectations
                                                                 local environment, showcase artworks
                                                                 and artists that support environmental

I
                                                                 values and assist in improving ecological
      •    Work with stakeholders to identify
                                                                 sustainability
           underutilised facilities and spaces with aim
           of maximising their potential and identify        •   Include creative components in the
O          new spaces for the inclusion of creative
           content or production
                                                                 delivery of Council projects aiming to
                                                                 change community behaviour

N     •    Complete the development of effective
           asset management plans for all Council
                                                             •   Work with key stakeholders to develop a
                                                                 toolkit to assist cultural activity and event


S
           owned cultural facilities                             providers produce events with minimal
                                                                 negative impact on the environment
      •    Work with stakeholders to develop
           a publicly accessible creative spaces             •   Reinforce Noosa’s identity through
           directory for studio, performing, rehearsing          planning and projects with a priority
           and learning spaces                                   on preserving the natural environment,
                                                                 maintaining the discrete village feel,
      •    Improve and increase the creative design
                                                                 embedding excellence in urban design and
           component in Council infrastructure
                                                                 increasing the Shire’s creative look and feel
           projects
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