Hello, everyone. This is likely my last update since I am moving on the 20th. Most of my time now will be spent at work, packing and preparing to move to Maryland, so I don't think I'll have time to get many more photos. These are all from this evening, with the exception of what is noted. These were shot with a Canon 5D MkII using a 16-35mm f/2.8 lens and a Canon 60D using a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens.
They are divided by project.
Block 23
![](https://i.imgur.com/zTBbD4Y.jpg)
Glass is slowly wrapping around the commercial side.
![](https://i.imgur.com/RTx25N3.jpg)
More glass on the west side
![](https://i.imgur.com/JmBo1BC.jpg)
Ground floor south side
![](https://i.imgur.com/yYlohzY.jpg)
Southwest corner
![](https://i.imgur.com/cf33mF3.jpg)
On the east side where the apartments are, the facade is going in.
![](https://i.imgur.com/oTHG1nT.jpg)
How it looks compared with the surroundings
![](https://i.imgur.com/nVac72v.jpg)
Southeast corner
![](https://i.imgur.com/LcTqtrT.jpg)
This corner is pointy.
![](https://i.imgur.com/p5l9c5p.jpg)
More of the facade. It is going to look like every other modern apartment building.
![](https://i.imgur.com/qCzh1zr.jpg)
A closer look
The Link
![](https://i.imgur.com/iNQxxRY.jpg)
From Roosevelt and Third Street on March 7
![](https://i.imgur.com/5HTInPq.jpg)
Southwest side
![](https://i.imgur.com/1NcOMuO.jpg)
South side
![](https://i.imgur.com/4gI0fMQ.jpg)
East side
![](https://i.imgur.com/1WMretd.jpg)
Close up on the top of the west side
![](https://i.imgur.com/aWwl6Ug.jpg)
South side from Monroe and Third Street
![](https://i.imgur.com/02qGgC8.jpg)
North side from Portland and Third Street. It stands out when you're driving south on Third Street. This tower is a great addition to the skyline.
The Stewart
![](https://i.imgur.com/z2bAuGU.jpg)
From the west. I like how it looks when you're on I-10. It fills in what was a barren area in the skyline.
![](https://i.imgur.com/21jXf3t.jpg)
They've started turning the lights on. It looks nice and livable.
![](https://i.imgur.com/IfJVsFW.jpg)
Lots of glass on the bottom two floors. Note the alternating tints from light to dark on the second floor. I wonder what that's about.
![](https://i.imgur.com/ln4bYB3.jpg)
Glass walls on the 17th-floor swimming pool area.
Bonus before and after comparisons
![](https://i.imgur.com/Fh9lObQ.jpg)
This is from nearly a year ago, Feb. 26, 2018. It's at the light-rail station at Central and Roosevelt. It's only a few stories tall.
![](https://i.imgur.com/SGVnEwA.jpg)
This evening during the blue hour, The Stewart is a formidable presence in the neighborhood.
![](https://i.imgur.com/wBbULs4.jpg)
On May 6, 2017, there is nothing there. The view of the skyline from my apartment's parking garage is clear.
![](https://i.imgur.com/AI1HzVb.jpg)
Today, The Stewart blocks the view. Not that that's a bad thing. The three bright lights on it are the balcony lights that also are being tested in the Central side.
Cambria hotel
![](https://i.imgur.com/g0KOhcB.jpg)
On Third Street and Portland
![](https://i.imgur.com/Vx0tO8R.jpg)
Already up to four floors
Native American Connections' Urban Living on Fillmore
![](https://i.imgur.com/iqPEUrg.jpg)
Looking at the project from the northeast. Lots of brick is going up.
![](https://i.imgur.com/65zLXzt.jpg)
From Fillmore
![](https://i.imgur.com/NRFCUE1.jpg)
Southwest corner
![](https://i.imgur.com/qH6dXqz.jpg)
West side
Hyatt
![](https://i.imgur.com/GSwejvI.jpg)
There's still work going on at the Hyatt.
![](https://i.imgur.com/NYrN7Z4.jpg)
For one, it's now got the Hyatt Regency name up top. It used to just say "Hyatt" there
![](https://i.imgur.com/2XJHpxF.jpg)
They're still painting it white.
That's it, folks. I am going to miss this forum and Phoenix immensely. I was born here and came back just over five years ago. I love how much it's grown and how downtown has become a true city center in its own right. The food is excellent, the neighborhoods are fun, and the development is truly happening. Keep covering the city. I'll be checking in to see how my favorite place is doing. Thanks for checking out my photos.