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Stop the Bridge Housing Project behind Knox St. Paul and please relocate!
Jennifer A.
started this petition to
City council
The City of Cornwall, in conjunction with Knox St. Paul's Church, are proposing a bridge project to curb the homelessness in our community. 30 pods, 1 person per pod. 1 communal washroom/service facility. The facility will be Fenced in with around the clock "professional security" and cameras to "protect their vulnerability".
As a concerned residential member, this project is necessary but NOT in this neighbourhood. The city is advising that there most of these people are victims. Maybe so, but then why so much security? Why heightened police presence in a city that already lacks enough officers. I don't know about you but that doesn't make me feel safe.
The City mentions that they looked at this and 5 other options but would not disclose any of the 5 other options. The city said that notices were sent within a 120 metre radius for the Open House. It was evident that a lot of people did not in fact get a notice and those of us who did got it late the night before. Also, why only within a 120 metre radius?
The City speaks about 1 washroom(s)/ services facility. If I'm not mistaken there are 4 washrooms/service facilities for 30 people. How are they going to ensure they the residents don't just go outside and use it as a bathroom? Further, if it's just a chain link fence as seen in on the website, how are they going to stop people from entering? And how are they going to stop the occupants from the pods from having multiple guests stay/reside with them?
I personally asked how they were going to screen these people as there is a park and some are on court orders not to attend places/ parks with children and I mentioned the potential for the bike path to because a place of heightened drug use. They explained there's a list. They were evasive and even after bringing it up twice they still did not admit to doing a check on the persons who will reside there and said addiction is everywhere. Parents will feel uneasy allowing their kids to attend the Community Park.
The City was not concerned with the value of property going down however, some of us have looked into moving and consulted Realtors and reality check, it will affect us. If for some reason it doesn't, perception of heightened police presence in the neighbourhood will not be appealing and will make the neighbourhood less desirable.
The City said there are reserved funds for this project. These reserved funds will be for startup costs; they will run out. US tax payers, who work hard and now have a fear of safety in our area and who's equity in our homes have now decreased, will end up paying more in taxes.
Don't fix what isn't broke! Keep this neighbourhood as is. The City know needs to find a place that does not affect its current occupants and their families.
I have included the link to the city bridging project for more information
https://www.cornwall.ca/en/live-here/bridge-housing-initiative.aspx
As a concerned residential member, this project is necessary but NOT in this neighbourhood. The city is advising that there most of these people are victims. Maybe so, but then why so much security? Why heightened police presence in a city that already lacks enough officers. I don't know about you but that doesn't make me feel safe.
The City mentions that they looked at this and 5 other options but would not disclose any of the 5 other options. The city said that notices were sent within a 120 metre radius for the Open House. It was evident that a lot of people did not in fact get a notice and those of us who did got it late the night before. Also, why only within a 120 metre radius?
The City speaks about 1 washroom(s)/ services facility. If I'm not mistaken there are 4 washrooms/service facilities for 30 people. How are they going to ensure they the residents don't just go outside and use it as a bathroom? Further, if it's just a chain link fence as seen in on the website, how are they going to stop people from entering? And how are they going to stop the occupants from the pods from having multiple guests stay/reside with them?
I personally asked how they were going to screen these people as there is a park and some are on court orders not to attend places/ parks with children and I mentioned the potential for the bike path to because a place of heightened drug use. They explained there's a list. They were evasive and even after bringing it up twice they still did not admit to doing a check on the persons who will reside there and said addiction is everywhere. Parents will feel uneasy allowing their kids to attend the Community Park.
The City was not concerned with the value of property going down however, some of us have looked into moving and consulted Realtors and reality check, it will affect us. If for some reason it doesn't, perception of heightened police presence in the neighbourhood will not be appealing and will make the neighbourhood less desirable.
The City said there are reserved funds for this project. These reserved funds will be for startup costs; they will run out. US tax payers, who work hard and now have a fear of safety in our area and who's equity in our homes have now decreased, will end up paying more in taxes.
Don't fix what isn't broke! Keep this neighbourhood as is. The City know needs to find a place that does not affect its current occupants and their families.
I have included the link to the city bridging project for more information
https://www.cornwall.ca/en/live-here/bridge-housing-initiative.aspx
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