Raising the Roof, a national housing and construction non-profit, is spearheading a project to create 34 affordable micro apartments in downtown St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The initiative will repurpose a heritage building at 275 Duckworth St., which has been vacant for nearly two decades. Executive director Sheldon Pollett anticipates that the project will be completed in about two years, transforming the space into homes ranging from 350 to 450 square feet. These micro units will include essential features such as bathrooms and kitchenettes, catering to the needs of both youth and seniors. The project aims to foster intergenerational living, with Jen Crowe, executive director of Choices for Youth, highlighting the benefits of young people supporting seniors and vice versa. However, significant work remains to ensure the apartments are