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Around the Culdesac
Culdesac Retailers · June 5, 2024
Cafe at Culdesac: Reflecting on our emerging community
Reflecting on Culdesac's growth in the past year
Culdesac Tempe · May 20, 2024
Why at Culdesac we build cities for people, not cars
Car dependency worsens urban issues like the housing crisis, loneliness, car fatalities, and emissions. At Culdesac, we build and manage people-focused real estate, promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods. This is our chance to create happier, healthier, and more resilient cities.
Mobility · April 26, 2024
A guide to Culdesac’s transportation benefits
Are you curious how our residents get around without a car? Read more to learn about Culdesac's transportation benefits
Mobility · April 23, 2024
Pedal Power
Culdesac has been privileged to participate in some of the premier biking events of the year, and we'd like to take a moment to showcase the incredible benefits of biking.
Culdesac Retailers · April 4, 2024
Meet the Micro-Retailers: From Little Cholla to Culdesac (Part 2)
Three of Culdesac’s on-site small businesses began tabling at our night market, Little Cholla, and are now operating out of physical stores within the neighborhood! Let’s introduce you to Kinkan Gifts, ITO Brand, and Brite Candle Co.
Culdesac Retailers · March 18, 2024
Meet the Micro-Retailers: Part I
Meet the owners of Dose of Youth, Sew Used, and Complete Comforts
Culdesac Tempe · March 14, 2024
Keeping Cool in Culdesac
Sustainable ways Culdesac keeps cool during the hotter seasons!
Culdesac Tempe · February 9, 2024
Building Community Through Design at Culdesac
Discover how Culdesac is designed to foster community
Culdesac Tempe · September 20, 2023
Here’s How I Live Car-Free in Tempe
And how you can do it, too.
Culdesac Tempe · September 11, 2023
Car-free Tips from a Tempe Transplant
Tips on ebikes, transit, and other ways to get around in Tempe and beyond.
Culdesac Tempe · April 26, 2023
Announcing Culdesac’s Partnership with Lectric eBikes
Culdesac Tempe is proud to announce our partnership with Lectric eBikes, one of the fastest growing ebike companies in the world, based right here in the Valley of the Sun.
Culdesac Retailers · April 5, 2023
Cocina Chiwas Grand Opening
Cocnia Chiwas is now fully open at Culdesac Tempe!
Culdesac Retailers · February 10, 2023
What is Little Cholla?
Culdesac Tempe has our very own night market called Little Cholla every Thursday, serving food, fun and more!
Culdesac Tempe · January 31, 2023
From our friends at Lugg
Introducing our friends at Lugg, an on-demand moving and delivery service
Construction · December 16, 2022
Details, Details, Details!
End of the year construction updates!
Mobility · December 9, 2022
Back to the Future: The Ancient Wisdom of Live/Work Units
Live/work units benefit individuals and communities in more ways than one. It’s about time for a Live/Work revival!
Mobility · December 2, 2022
A Very Merry Culdesac Holiday Gift Guide
Why not give gifts that enrich and foster the joys of mobility, community, and open space for everyone on your list?
Culdesac Tempe · November 23, 2022
Show your love this Small Business Saturday!
Small businesses empower communities and build a sense of place – key ingredients to creating someplace better.
Resident Guide · November 9, 2022
Biking to Hike in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Read about Jasmine's bike ride to go hiking in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve.
Walkability · October 31, 2022
What We Can Learn about Cities from Halloween
Many people love Halloween — and that's largely because of community, mobility, and open space — elements we all need and deserve in our daily lives and in our neighborhoods.
Mobility · October 24, 2022
We deserve better than empty parking lots
The case for prioritizing people over parking lots
Construction · September 29, 2022
Plaza Shade Structure - Construction Milestones
Learn about our latest construction update involving functional art that brings both shade and beauty to Culdesac Tempe!
Walkability · September 16, 2022
6 Parklets around the US we’re crushing on!
5 parklets around the US we’re crushing on (in addition to our own!)
Culdesac Tempe · September 12, 2022
The Virtuous Cycle of Climate-Conducive Plants
Culdesac Tempe's plant philosophy -- climate-conducive with benefits for everyone!
Culdesac Tempe · August 19, 2022
Culdesac Tempe: Designed for Everyone
How did we design the streets at Culdesac Tempe to be multi-functional?
Mobility · August 1, 2022
The Beginning of My Car-Free Journey
Read about a team members experience trying an ebike and the carfree lifestyle in Tempe!
Culdesac Tempe · July 5, 2022
A Cooler Approach to Culdesac Tempe
We've designed Culdesac Tempe from the ground up to stay cool, year round.
Resident Guide · July 5, 2022
Rider's Guide to the Valley Metro Bus
Our guide to riding the Valley Metro bus
Construction · June 30, 2022
Let's Keep Building! June 2022
Construction continues on The Hub's podium deck, utilities are installed on the interior of Cocina Chiwas, and stucco goes up on The Market.
Culdesac Tempe · June 14, 2022
Anatomy of a Good Neighborhood, According to Jane Jacobs
Jane Jacobs knew what made a great neighborhood. Here are some of those key features.
Construction · May 30, 2022
Let's Keep Building - May 2022
Here's some highlights from our construction progress in the month of May!
Resident Guide · May 25, 2022
Orbit Bus Blast Off
Learn how to ride the Tempe Orbit bus with this in depth guide!
Walkability · May 9, 2022
The Vicious Cycle of Parking Requirements
Parking minimums create a vicious cycle driving auto-centric design. Removing them can make cities better places.
Resident Guide · April 28, 2022
How to Protect your Bike
Protecting your bike is an essential part of riding. Here are some tips from our team on how to keep your ride safe.
Culdesac Tempe · April 22, 2022
Women Walking: Designing Safer Pedestrian Routes
Everyone deserves to feel safe walking. At Culdesac Tempe, the safety of women walking has been a priority.
Culdesac Tempe · March 28, 2022
Boost Your Bike
We have some tips for both new riders and seasoned vets to help to boost your bike riding experience!
Construction · February 28, 2022
Let's Keep Building! February 2022
Glass installed in Cocina Chiwas and framing begins for our first residential-only pods.
Walkability · February 17, 2022
In Case of Emergency: EMS Access in a Car-Free Neighborhood
Overview of how the innovative design of Culdesac Tempe enables fast and efficient EMS access, while still prioritizing space for people.
Culdesac Tempe · February 14, 2022
Rider's Guide to the Valley Metro Light Rail
The beginner's guide for using the Valley Metro light rail
Mobility · February 4, 2022
Mind the Gap: 5 Tips for Women Who Want to Ride More
Tips from the women on our team on how to make biking more accessible
Construction · January 30, 2022
Let's Keep Building! January 2022
The exterior of Cocina Chiwas gets installed and the walls go up for The Gym.
Updates · January 20, 2022
Culdesac - Announcing our $30M Series A
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve raised a $30M Series A led by Khosla Ventures, with Founders Fund, LENx (Lennar's venture investing arm), Byers Capital, Zigg Capital, and Initialized Capital investing as well.
Construction · December 29, 2021
Let's keep building! December 2021
The 2nd level of The Market gets framed and concrete is poured for The Hub.
Construction · November 30, 2021
Let's keep building! November 2021
Construction begins for The Hub, which includes the café, co-working space, bike shop, and residential units.
Construction · October 31, 2021
Let's keep building! October 2021
Concrete columns for the Market go up and and the foundations for the Gym go down.
Construction · September 30, 2021
Let's Keep Building! September 2021
Cocina Chiwas gets weather protected and we start the foundation for The Market.
Culdesac Tempe · September 28, 2021
4 Places to Grab Coffee In Tempe
Fresh roasts from local folks for all your caffeine needs.
Mobility · September 8, 2021
What Does it Mean to be Car-Free?
Introducing our mobility partners
Construction · August 31, 2021
Lets keep building! August 2021
Cocina Chiwas gets a wood frame
Construction · July 31, 2021
Let's Keep Building! July 2021
The walls for Cocina Chiwas rise and excavation for the water line begins.
Culdesac Retailers · May 10, 2021
Celebrating regional, Chihuahuan Cuisine
Cocina Chiwas
Hey Neighbor! · December 8, 2020
Hey Neighbor! Meet Trae Waggoner
A Tempe native and graduate student at Arizona State University.
Hey Neighbor! · November 24, 2020
Hey Neighbor! Meet Braxton Hynes
A People Manager at Yelp and long time Arizona resident.
Hey Neighbor! · October 12, 2020
Hey Neighbor! Meet the Kimbwala's
They lived in the Netherlands for three months and have now relocated to Arizona!
Walkability · August 6, 2020
People Want Walkable Neighborhoods
The majority of Americans want to live in a walkable neighborhood.