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Nice to see! Though I hate how affordable housing can be so intertwined with religious institutions. Better than nothing though.
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They are intertwined because the people within the congregation do actually care and know how to get the job done.. They are not focused on profit. They are focused on good will..
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Yes but there is a weird theological slant to why they do this. It's Christian flavoured goodwill. I'd rather our government build houses for people as it should be seen as a proper human right.
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When I read Church Street, I was hoping it was the plot of land that the lady bought for like 15 million dollars I think. Has there been any other big sale of land without a proposal?
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I think that was JD Developments, haven’t hear anything about that plot
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Churches (and likely other religious denominations too) have a long history of stepping up to provide accommodation to those in need when others do not (whether monarchs, governments, or landowners). Churches are also significant landowners in downtown areas. When Trinity was sold, they hoped to inspire a developer to build affordable housing. Unfortunately, we got big tower with pricey condos and no affordable housing component at all. I wish St Paul's well.
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Old churchyard burial? First Nations? I'm assuming they are very old bones?