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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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6 s4 @5 E' }8 m+ ?* B* _% M6 @5 GThe 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.$ L* B7 Q- l' T9 O) @3 O
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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." F& O+ p* U9 s V
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The church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.+ E. H# I: P3 U2 k
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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.7 E- y2 A% {" I, k$ B: k3 f8 _% R
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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.”' q# e! j& e& G
r* r2 V% Z1 z+ A2 }2 A* q2 i: ~Alexander says the consultation process was flawed so people in the community will never accept the project in its present form.* B, P, ?4 V2 J* ?# R
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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.
