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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.9 y9 g$ g& R5 X2 K8 ^
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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., J9 {& e( c- A/ w) _: Q% o$ T
6 U1 P- B& B* x& w2 n0 W( |" \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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8 S. g# ?( S/ Q. ?* N0 V* FThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.
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' L' w3 F% b, E$ r“We don’t think it’s the right project at the right time,” said Jane Alexander, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.2 A+ V, y7 w9 D6 }- Z
4 u' A$ d) u4 J& \, {“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.”5 f7 t" V/ _1 g4 s1 ~4 M" }
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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.
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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.
