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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.( I2 i0 ~ M3 f' V& p
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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.$ J* @7 v* U4 S V
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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.
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3 q' C" G( ?) e0 XThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.
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7 @" l7 ]% }, O! [3 Y8 G“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.”# F* f9 [, c! ?: 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.: k! R5 |* T" u# S) M( O
0 b Y8 h/ o8 s) k- gIn 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.
