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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.0 I/ C* A7 [5 ~5 e
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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.4 V4 u2 w4 t( S' p9 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.9 Q8 h. J6 y% E ?3 I- d( @
* l- g; ^, K* O" a2 @! ]1 g3 iThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.
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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.8 M9 P$ c& E8 m0 {) F( X3 O
9 m# n! h9 Q+ B/ H5 a# Z% a6 [“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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U. L2 D* h1 W" p q q( GAlexander says the consultation process was flawed so people in the community will never accept the project in its present form.# ?8 ?% C# g9 Y6 V s
) O7 M, u; X$ ^6 R- @$ W6 e0 XIn 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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