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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.3 W. _1 q6 z( f. C
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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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2 }/ |7 S' s d- \6 IHowever, the project was strongly opposed by some who live in the southwest Edmonton neighbourhood over fears about safety and decreased property values.4 K. g( i. X" W3 J0 x
4 z) M# J" F9 Y6 k) M' hThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.8 }+ W, T) t1 S9 B7 l/ Z
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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.5 ]9 r" f" Q; O. k. I0 a3 u
. R( a0 l5 i" W; i# k2 @ P“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.”! G) P4 y4 {' n0 i
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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.3 m8 u9 o6 K6 F: l# p6 ]
, f" m3 | A' k ~( H3 M/ W5 yIn 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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