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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.% Q$ }/ `1 s6 u; e8 D
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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.& }' A: ~& A& [8 {, H$ I( 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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" E2 i9 B& Z4 t* F7 S+ {The church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.. G) Q- i/ _: T8 A
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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.”
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' I" R1 j! y: @. g5 }, s7 ^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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: M! i5 L9 O8 X5 Q( D2 A3 l: z; `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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