Can "Tactical Urbanism" help us see a different future in terms of the way we get around in Noosa? Other cities across the globe are giving it a go - and it seems sensible that we do too...
The ZEN EV Expo provided an opportunity to discuss Noosa's existing cycling infrastructure and where improvements can be made, with residents and visitors agreeing that we have a great backbone to start from, and many low hanging fruit that could lead to a smoother, safer and more enjoyable riding experience for all.
Noosa Draft Community Health and Well-Being Plan 2019-2024 is now open for comments on Council’s website. It identifies ageing of the population as a major issue, but it gives scant attention to the specific needs of older people and the particular burden of social isolation, disease, disability and dementia that comes with an older population.
There's no doubt that Noosa has excellent bikeways - connecting the missing links will make cycling the preferred option in our daily commutes. Let us know where your local biking and walking gaps are and the dodgy spots that prevent you from letting your kids ride safely to school.
Adventure takes many forms. For some it must involve mountains or wrestling bears, for others it comes from shopping at a different supermarket chain.
I count myself in neither camp. Instead I sit somewhere between. This is in part because...
