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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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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.! ?9 L# A. b+ R/ _: T
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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.4 g3 ^" |* p$ X4 U
; A+ t) A! t r4 B9 O/ c! jThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.3 h% H# g% a0 s7 M' R Z9 O
) S! L# b, Z7 O/ C6 d3 y“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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W2 _' {6 F/ j$ T“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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Alexander says the consultation process was flawed so people in the community will never accept the project in its present form.$ V7 j# V# y+ b0 X
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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.
