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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.7 b. r# E2 r' }& N" c) I* g* |
8 a$ R1 Q' K G" y3 F) K7 \( DThe 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.
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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." X0 }5 W2 F) ^& ]
: Y0 j' B: L d0 U9 \The 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.
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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.”) `4 {1 V1 X& [$ l7 j
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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.
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6 g4 M* I) O* E9 @+ Q: A- b# ?/ tIn 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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