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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.8 O4 r2 P1 y2 \+ {
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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.3 g. o" Q I# Q5 O c1 w, \, H
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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./ G. b$ C* t b
1 F1 o5 I, j9 Y9 M* S7 XThe church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land." s, O% z6 [5 f% c V3 x2 M- z
6 M; z+ J. j0 K7 t0 F n“We don’t think it’s the right project at the right time,” said Jane Alexander, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.4 u0 x1 H# H5 V$ a
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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.” Y- I: Q# v+ M/ [+ Z! j; z; 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.! B6 @7 j& ]/ C7 {0 j. `
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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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