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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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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.
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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.- W [% h( W+ q4 y- j2 C
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The church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.9 i6 r3 T: m8 C- _
; Y8 G. ^! F5 I' u2 g“We don’t think it’s the right project at the right time,” said Jane Alexander, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.0 e- N) I; c7 x9 y D2 Y( g! x
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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.' q1 F" W! L! S% d3 Y. b
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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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