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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.2 h! L5 n5 `! n* A, q- p
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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.$ D4 Z# ~9 k. M" T) K) R
9 }5 B! B: ]: NHowever, the project was strongly opposed by some who live in the southwest Edmonton neighbourhood over fears about safety and decreased property values." x0 c% \" ~3 G8 t1 H U
; _# t- P8 |; ~4 y, B, S% u+ |' l& PThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.
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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.
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“We’re committed to doing something on that land which will help us to commit to our responsibility in the 10-year plan to end homelessness but we don’t think this is the right project.”0 R) s' N2 A9 ]$ m* D$ T
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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.. I1 |/ V/ q/ s6 G# m8 w5 P6 G
& D' A7 E! g7 VIn 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.
