Northfield's new housing development tackles homelessness, poverty and climate change
Homes at Hillcrest Village in Northfield were developed by Community Action Center.
Community Action Center
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.
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