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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., E; ~( j8 U) r4 y7 Z
: t* b- S3 n1 K0 k$ T/ dThe 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.5 k" j2 [+ f! j7 f7 o
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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.
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. J, Y2 L1 B2 v- Q! O/ _0 eThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.# o( |1 N" B) w
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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.”8 ^( b$ O- [1 q3 H/ ^( C$ j
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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.! m( G7 ^. Q2 n x" w, H+ w
8 M# ~" K& `' h/ y# P+ y5 ~) s6 EIn 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.
