Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening to nix the proposed development of duplexes on Carmichael Drive.

Speaking to council on Monday evening, neighbors urged against the proposed eight duplexes and an additional single home. Most residents, while welcoming officers as neighbors, said the increased density would change the character of the quiet neighborhood, and reduce the value of their homes.

The proposed builds on Carmichael Drive were part of a NWT Housing Corporation announcement last month that promised 45 new housing units across the territory. Without the go-ahead, the Corporation and police will have to find housing elsewhere in town.

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Randy Cleveland, acting director of infrastructure services for the housing corporation, phoned into the meeting. He said he was understanding of resident concerns and would go ahead with considering other areas for development.

In his statement, Deputy Mayor Steven Baryluk suggested Centennial Street, Kumallit Road, and Inuit Road would be better suited.

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Former Mayor Jim McDonald said people in the neighborhood took pride in their homes, and that his opposition wasnSA国际影视传媒檛 against the police, but the type of development. It SA国际影视传媒渄idnSA国际影视传媒檛 fit,SA国际影视传媒� he said. Nonetheless, McDonald said there was capacity for new development in town, and that it may be time to develop new residential areas.

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