Asra Nomani, a former Wall Street Journal reporter, was involved in the report.

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Asra, which already runs the neighbouring Wolsey facility, will manage the new centre.

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LHA-ASRA hopes to start work on the building project in October 2012.

BBC: The Abbey Mills building (Photo: rg+p)

Housing association LHA-ASRA had hoped to convert the building into flats but said it was no longer viable in the current financial climate.

BBC: The Abbey Mills building (Photo: rg+p)

Ms. ASRA NOMANI (Mocha Mom): I feel really conflicted Michel.

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