Northfield’s new housing development tackles homelessness, poverty and climate change

Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui, MPR News
January 12, 2024 4:53 PM

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A housing project that tackles homelessness, poverty and climate change all in one — that’s the goal of Hillcrest Village in Northfield.

It’s an emergency shelter and supportive housing development — powered entirely by the sun.

Scott Wopata is Executive Director at Community Action Center, which was behind the project.