Northfield's new housing development tackles homelessness, poverty and climate change
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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, Minnesota. 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.
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