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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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5 R0 ?; `* g6 x( qThe 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.* D- \& B: a1 @& J* `* ?
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The church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.7 D; ^9 Q# t1 r8 O5 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." b7 a; X2 `* c
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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.”9 H* r! _ w0 a: U# r- K8 S
) p& C: _' e) P" c, ~1 cAlexander says the consultation process was flawed so people in the community will never accept the project in its present form.# v* P& j" i3 v( Q5 v
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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.
