MONTREAL—The developer behind a controversial proposal to build a Muslim housing community on Montreal’s south shore has temporarily put his plans on hold. Nabil Warda said he’s not giving up on the idea, but decided to postpone a presentation to the local Islamic community centre in Brossard scheduled for Friday evening. He said he put off the meeting because of the backlash he’s faced this week over his plan to build dozens of homes near the community. “My plan is to make a project that is acceptable, legally and socially, when the people are ready to accept it,” he said. He said his proposal was misinterpreted as a “Muslim ghetto” although he had never intended to limit membership to any one group.

Source: thestar November 18, 2016 18:23 UTC