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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ed ... by-church-1.2356519The Anglican Diocese is withdrawing from a controversial residence for the homeless proposed on land owned by the church in Terwillegar.
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The diocese had entered into a memorandum of understanding with Jasper Place Health and Wellness to build the 60-unit building next to Holy Trinity Riverbend Anglican Church.
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However, the project was strongly opposed by some who live in the southwest Edmonton neighbourhood over fears about safety and decreased property values.: {* r0 X d/ E( v4 ~8 r s+ y* V+ q0 z
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The church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.. L/ I) G- p3 { v, R9 t$ G
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“We don’t think it’s the right project at the right time,” said Jane Alexander, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.) _$ D; @+ R+ F
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Alexander says the consultation process was flawed so people in the community will never accept the project in its present form.3 ?2 K7 g7 s5 K' `2 s9 O* c
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In September, members of the Terwillegar Towne Homeowners Association approved the expenditure of up to $35,000 in legal fees to fight the project. |
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发表于 2013-11-5 09:18
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发表于 2013-11-5 10:40
Land developers can spare much more than $35k.
