On March 2, 2023, The Irving Downtown was featured in an article in the Fort Myers News-Press detailing four upcoming high-rises in Downtown Fort Myers, written by News-Press reporter Samantha Neely. The following is an excerpt.

As someone who has worked in and around the River District for two decades, Alzada Company President Rebekah Barney hopes the future residents of The Irving will truly feel at home.

“The Irving represents integrity of design, integrity of community and infrastructure and the environment. I’ve always intended The Irving to improve the waterfront and the downtown area in ways both seen and unseen, creating that synergistic reciprocity between residents and local businesses, a way to put more people in downtown in a responsible way," Barney said. "We want to set a new standard for eco-friendly, community-focused growth and development in Downtown Fort Myers and Southwest Florida.”

The full article is available online for subscribers only at News-Press.com.