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Halifax is in crisis. The number of unhoused people is growing exponentially due to the cost of living and lack of affordable housing.The project propose a mix of affordable and market rate residential units, aims to close the social gap in the community. The project is located in south Dartmouth in the 108-year old post office building, after studying the urban fabric, hight limits, and the city skyline, we proposed that the new 20 floors tower will be on the vecant side of the lot, with a bodiam that connect to the post office building, the ground and first floor are designed to provide a link between the building and the surrounding neighbourhood, with public activities, social spaces, and amenities thats serve the residences and the surrounding community. The tower consist of a mix of sizes and affordability Residential units to accommodate different users and respond to thier need and lifestyle, units were designed in a modular system, to achive sustainability through flexibility and adaptability, units can be added or subtracted to create bigger or smaller units according to the need and demand. Social gathering nods are provided every couple floors in a form of courtyards, creating spaces for activities, social interaction, and allowing light into the building core to invite more users to use the open space. To achive sustainability and decrease the carbon foot print the tower is constructed with cross laminated timber, also the facad of the building was designed to be interactive and reflect individuality and uniqueness, to creat a sense of belonging. The connection between the old building and the new is done through the use of material and colors.