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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.$ Q5 n$ G4 [, k# ?9 A5 H
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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.7 ?/ B/ M6 b* @# @; y( {" W- e& p
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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.. V, C: n& K- k( a# E9 C
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The church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.
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5 a# T. n6 X. P0 F4 v4 d“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.” F) }% n1 y( [3 A! Z% I: d+ a" l- T
8 r$ u/ R4 r% W, QAlexander says the consultation process was flawed so people in the community will never accept the project in its present form.% [3 S# z; ?4 p: j2 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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