Peeking At Progress

The beautiful morning had a tough time competing with the beautiful temple.

I'm still not sure who won.

It was a pretty close call.

I passed by the northwest tower door early on my walk.  I can't complain about the leaves, but they were definitely in the way.

It was worth the trouble to encourage my camera to focus.

He was interested in a larger view today.  What a difference grass makes!

I was curious about the man on the lift.

I've been watching him from the construction cam.

While zooming in, I managed to capture a picture of the urn for the planter.  It's still mostly covered.

I suspected the workman wasn't just admiring the windows.

He must be applying final touches.

There are more final touches, such as with the fence.

Black is as attractive as green.

The pavilion is turning white.

I saw something new.

A flag pole.

I'm already a fan.

I saw something else new.

I wasn't expecting to see this on the temple grounds, but I can adapt.

Maybe these containers we saw delivered two weeks ago are full of grass shades.

Maybe not.

Maybe someone is just being creative in blocking the sun.

More concrete was delivered this morning.
Notice the entrance to the underground parking garage on the right.

I walked down the ramp this morning.  Someone has been busy painting.

And not just concrete, either.

I was told that the beautiful ceiling from the pavilion to the south entrance isn't wood.

I have my doubts.

There have always been two openings, but the one on the left has been blocked until recently. A surprising amount of traffic was coming in and out.  None appeared to be temple patrons, though.

Another entrance to the underground garage is from Second South.

The reason the south views are blocked is because so much work is going on below.

Of course, the work hasn't slowed aboveground.

I will confess I am delighted about the new grass.

I took a lot of pictures.

There is even a strip of green along University Avenue.

The north part of the temple grounds will be easy to access by downtown pedestrians.

This new walk doesn't quite connect with the north walks yet.

It passes by the beautiful east side.

The long stretch south has begun.

For those who like to walk, or even run, another big event is planned for Pioneer Day.
You can register here.

The 5K will not involve the new sidewalks.

But everyone will be able to admire the new grass.

To be honest, there is a lot to admire.