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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.& T+ L+ a3 E1 p( z
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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.. b8 n E# ~& v& L% v* M( s
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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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8 u7 F9 `% j7 Q# g7 v$ N6 v& TThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.
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9 c9 r: ^% r- ^7 Q“We don’t think it’s the right project at the right time,” said Jane Alexander, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.' W* S6 W1 K/ _0 E6 @
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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.3 Z& a- _: v: p* R
' {: t" a" ~6 j5 v0 h+ rIn 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.
