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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.+ G. f$ ~% ?: j# C8 q$ H/ X3 N+ B
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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.* U3 w7 r S' d0 _) N7 ^' ` d- f
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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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4 A& c# e& P8 f8 c8 O, ^6 HThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.
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d: O. u: V) B% n" |% G3 n. ?" c“We don’t think it’s the right project at the right time,” said Jane Alexander, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.# ? Z) Q3 B: e' _, o; i: D3 l
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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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Alexander says the consultation process was flawed so people in the community will never accept the project in its present form.% o* z! d: s& D- ~( w
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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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