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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. a( t3 {8 O3 I' J0 e" m9 F
8 h: i B7 `1 u, BThe 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.8 z7 T: ^% L+ I8 ?* F
}+ a1 X9 r7 rThe 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 w4 Y; `+ }9 p0 H& C5 R1 b0 F& Z: S
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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.”9 y; H* v7 q* ]3 d3 M+ |
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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.) W. L, J j' @* d
- e6 l3 j: Z- j9 A' iIn 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.
