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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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7 w* z5 D# s# \6 d( v; y$ wThe 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.% W6 t2 Y) F. t W, V [8 K
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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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: Q( L, X/ A7 Q& u6 S MThe 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.9 U3 t* f+ Y7 k# B# i& f
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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.”+ B4 h! C; b4 F5 H7 C$ a
* P9 H% z k/ y; m8 |) k8 YAlexander says the consultation process was flawed so people in the community will never accept the project in its present form.! p, l4 q' R1 g( |! ~
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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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