In a meeting held Monday night, the homeowner’s association in a south side neighbourhood voted to seek legal help in fighting a proposed transitional housing project.
The Terwillegar Towne Homeowner’s Association voted to hire a lawyer, and they’re prepared to spend up to $35,000 if needed to fight the proposed development.
The proposed 60-unit complex has been slated to be built on land at 156 Street near South Terwillegar Boulevard, was leased by the Holy Trinity Church, and has been described as a ‘Housing First’ initiative run by the Jasper Place Health and Wellness Centre.
The apartment building would provide housing for those who need a home, or are dealing with addiction.
The project has been met with mixed reaction from the start – in Monday’s meeting, members of the homeowner’s association said they were not against tackling homelessness, but said there were questions still unanswered.
“We now have a mandate from our community, if the need arises and we think we should consult with a lawyer to ask some questions, then we have a mandate to do that,” Steve Simala-Grant with the homeowner’s association said. “It’s not like we’re running out tomorrow to spend the money, it’s just that it’s there and available.”
The homeowners also heard on Monday that revisions to plans for the housing development are on the way.
Another town hall meeting has been scheduled for Monday, October 7 at Terwillegar Community Church starting at 7 p.m.
