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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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. R W6 Q8 m9 ^+ w* l0 jThe 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.' s# y. x" k; W5 R3 a4 `
2 y( I3 c; I/ |1 v$ fHowever, 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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! Y, j6 g+ m& h9 h0 W0 d: C0 eThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.8 f: i# ^0 F( Z% D/ S
8 t! g$ v0 W4 w* T+ d$ B“We don’t think it’s the right project at the right time,” said Jane Alexander, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.7 i( Q8 x7 e: t+ r
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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.”7 v; y$ {! n' V9 H! [
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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.9 M* o7 z# b, v
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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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