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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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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.0 V/ D! K+ O6 l# ^ N T+ c" C4 N
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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.# d3 U" o: J# v
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The church has decided to drop the project and start over again on the same parcel of land.- K. B# h7 F& ^( y) i e, J
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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.* l4 x- D: ]: W+ E2 y( y/ X5 V$ b" X
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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.”) m9 @1 n: O" b. v) _4 N
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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./ F4 |# u" P; f: T
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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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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.
