by Lauren Rosenberg
The Sierra Club is a recipient of the 2025 Action Award from the Sustainable Developer Collaborative! The SDC is a network of ~150 multidisciplinary professionals in the sustainable housing sector, including small independent developers, architects, builders, etc. in the Twin Cities. The collaborative recognized the North Star Chapter's work in promoting sustainable climate-friendly housing options for all.
Sierra Club shares the award with one of our Yes to Homes partners, Neighbors for More Neighbors! Yes to Homes is a broad coalition dedicated to passing meaningful legislation to address Minnesota’s housing shortage. We thank the SDC for recognizing us and Neighbors for More Neighbors.
In Minnesota, urban sprawl perpetuates car dependence, which is a major reason why transportation is the state's biggest source of climate change pollution. One of the most powerful tools in the toolbox against climate change is infill and transit-oriented development.
As highlighted in a recent AP article, 'No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis', this strategy is essential for reducing the number of vehicles on the road and the emissions that come with them. Advocating for and reducing the barriers to transit friendly development is one of the primary focuses of the North Star Chapter’s Land Use and Transportation team.
How can you help? Share your housing story! We want to ensure that all conversations about housing have real-life Minnesotans at the center. Personal stories can be the difference in getting meaningful legislation passed.
Please share your housing story.
Lauren Rosenberg is a technical writer and consultant from South Minneapolis, a Metro Transit rider, and a member of the North Star Chapter’s Land Use and Transportation team.