Around the Culdesac

Stories from the first car free city in America

The latest from the courtyard

Updated

September 8, 2021

What does it mean to be car-free?

Today, the majority of Americans have a desire to live in car-optional, walkable neighborhoods. A car free design creates mixed-use neighborhoods that are, by nature, resilient and efficient.

Hey Neighbor! Meet Trae Waggoner

A Tempe native and graduate student at Arizona State University.

Hey Neighbor! Meet Braxton Hynes

A People Manager at Yelp and long time Arizona resident.

Hey Neighbor! Meet Emmanuel Onate

Emmanuel is excited to coach rising small business.

Meet the Retailers: Street Corner

Creating the new-age corner store, 5 mins from your door.

Meet the Retailers: Firecreek Coffee

Bringing the mountain brew to you. Known for their unique spice mixes.

Meet the Retailers: Cocina Chiwas

Celebrating regional cuisine from Chihuahua, Sonora, and Sinaloa.

Let's Keep Building!

All the progress pics for construction at Culdesac. Check weekly for updates!

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5 places to grab coffee in Tempe

Fresh roasts from local folks for all your caffeine needs.

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What does it mean to be car-free?

Introducing our mobility partners

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Meet the Retailers: Street Corner

Creating the new-age corner store, 5 mins from your door.

Learn more

Meet the Retailers: Firecreek Coffee

Bringing the mountain brew to you. Known for their unique spice mixes.

Learn more

Meet the Retailers: Cocina Chiwas

Celebrating regional cuisine from Chihuahua, Sonora, and Sinaloa.

Learn more

Let's Keep Building!

All the progress pics for construction at Culdesac. Check weekly for updates!

Learn more

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5 places to grab coffee in Tempe

Fresh roasts from local folks for all your caffeine needs.

Learn more

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People Want Walkable Neighborhoods

The majority of Americans want to live in a walkable neighborhood.

Learn more

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What does it mean to be car-free?

Introducing our mobility partners

Learn more

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Bookable Spaces and Familiar Faces

Residents at Culdesac Tempe will be able to extend their home on demand.

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My Car-Free Life, Six Years Plus

Jihan has been car-free for 6 years in two different hemispheres.

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Walkability and Happiness

Do walkable neighborhoods make people happier?

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