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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.5 Q4 J7 s* J M! a6 \0 M4 L4 J
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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.: \( _" y4 y' J" Z+ ~
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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.( N8 n5 S& ?; z
0 m. P$ X" \- j) ] ~" ]3 UThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.
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8 y- c: _% x/ Y9 E5 g“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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1 o$ u6 {, r, [( z“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.”$ p! p6 Z2 x* b% I1 Q5 ]' V
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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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9 v6 \% v% d1 w3 Q ?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.
