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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.7 f% q. u' M1 |- K, L! q1 E
- z( R9 b: s/ R! _3 ~% F4 rThe 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.5 Y7 b& S4 m6 W J: e. ?* C
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The church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.; k* m; i- p' g: {$ l+ v9 _3 \
0 H: z# {8 O6 x) p; y6 G7 ]4 }: J“We don’t think it’s the right project at the right time,” said Jane Alexander, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.7 H& i/ r5 C ^: r; W
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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.”
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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.7 @8 L' Q$ p' D5 i* {9 u V" S
) M6 |% x5 u! ?% g6 n; C9 dIn 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.
