Progress in the Big City - Mesa 2nd Ward Building gets a Neighbor

I drove past the old Mesa 2nd Ward building the other day. I was surprised to see the size of the structure going in next to it. I understand the “Encore on First” is going to offer independent living for seniors. I suspect it will look great once it’s completed. It just set me back a little to see the huge structure casting a shadow on the church that many of us grew up going to. 

Downtown Mesa - First Street and Center Street

Mesa Second Ward

To be fair there is some distance between the buildings but not a whole lot.