Living In The “First Car-Free Neighborhood In The U.S.” For $1,472/Month

Jada Stratman, 25, lives in Culdesac, a car-free community in Arizona. She pays $1,472 a month in rent for her one-bedroom apartment and retail space to house her candle business.
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Living In The “First Car-Free Neighborhood In The U.S.” For $1,472/Month

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[@hauser9589]

I'm favoured, $22K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America.

[@MiatyMarriaratmiati]

I know this lady you just mentioned. She's really good with and on her job. She's helped a couple of families and individuals' finances

[@MiaRahmawati-tn7si]

She is really a good investment advisor. I was privileged to attend some of her seminars, that's how I started my crypto investment

[@ArborMoney]

I have heard a lot of wonderful things about Charlotte on the news but didn't believe it until now. I'm definitely trying her out

[@ArborMoney]

Started with 5,000$ and Withdrew profits 89,000$

[@HappyBoy-wj8bp]

I'm glad to write her tay I do hope she will help handle my paycheck properly☺️☺️☺️

[@d.m.3753]

As a Dutch person this feel more like an all inclusive vacation resort. It works better if walkability is done city wide.

[@GeorgeP-uj8xc]

Yea, they obviously don't have the political will or funds to make an entire car-free city. This is the next best thing.

[@mariusfacktor3597]

The Phoenix development pattern is atrociously car-dependent. It has been this way since after WW2 and they haven't began to try something different. They just keep building exurb after exurb of sprawling low-density developments further and further out, and then they act baffled when traffic gets worse every year. The fault isn't all on Phoenix. The federal government orchestrated this development pattern after WW2 by subsidizing the suburbs (for white people) and knocking down beautiful inner city neighborhoods. This fueled a lot of new buildings which seemed good for the economy. But in order to do this, cities, states, and the federal government had to take on more and more debt. Now cities all across the country are broke because they can't afford to just maintain all the roads that they already have. And like I said before, despite not being able to pay for what they have now, they keep building more. Everyone is forced to pay about $1,000 per month for transportation because this development pattern doesn't support public transit. So about half of the typical American's working life is spent just paying for their car to get to work. It's insanity. That's why this little car-free development is such a big deal. It's an experiment. If this can work, then perhaps we can get it to work everywhere and fix the mess we've trapped ourselves in.

[@derfmaster64]

@@mariusfacktor3597 I live near this 'neighborhood', and it's not as big a deal as you think it is. You're just a victim of Culdesac's 'trendy' marketing. Having visited the Netherlands, we Americans have a long ways to go in terms of residential/commercial zoning laws, designing roads that actually protect and prioritize bikes/pedestrians, and avoiding terrible investments in transportation infrastructure. The NotJustBikes channel is a better resource to explain how to fix the mess than just another mixed-used zoning project with clever marketing.

[@ikindred]

As a small business owner, I like the idea, but I need to have some separation from work and my everyday life. Having strangers in my space would freak me out.

[@carlab1748]

I was thinking the same thing, you definitely have to think about your Safety, especially now a days, all of your Customers know where you Live.

[@Jasmine-sw6mt]

Especially customers bringing their rowdy kids that run all over the place. One second they're at the table with mom and the next they're jumping on her bed with shoes on 😂

[@hotmama298]

We should keep in mind this is her( Ms. Stratman's )story her choice of living. Just because it's not what we would do doesn't mean it's wrong. It appears Ms. Stratman does a good job separating her personal space from her business space with the partitions. Plus it's cost effective to have her business in the same space and not pay rent a another building.

[@myway2503]

People, leash your dogs. Just because you enjoy interacting with your dog, doesn't mean others want to.

[@Bernard_Ralph_The_Realtor]

I don’t know why that wasn’t edited out

[@PEACELOVE-gu4zs]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@wizaaeed]

Just because you train your dog to be a human killer with bad interactions, doesn't mean it's illegal to interact with it

[@dredayful]

Facts

[@ListedInTheSouth]

@myway2503 There is somewhat of a leash law here in Georgia, however, pet owners usually don't adhere to it. What they fail to realize is, it's for the safety of their pet, who could run out into the middle of the road & get hit by a car. Which, it would be no fault of the vehicle operator. It's sad that some pet owners are not more conscientious of this.

[@daringrose7818]

This is a glorified apartment complex. If you have to take a car to an actual supermarket to do basic errands then you are not living in a walkable neighborhood.

[@birdstwin1186]

Yeah, a grocery store should be built close by that people can walk to. But its a start in the right direction. Baby steps to the ultimate goal.

[@zayvier69]

It’s another glorified marketing idea

[@dandavis2981]

You say it's "glorified" but it's a building type that is banned currently in Tempe and most other cities.

[@kevinmaghran6933]

Yeah the moment I saw this was in Phoenix I knew there was no way she was totally car free

[@saulgoodman2018]

There's public transit nearby.

[@TheBlackManMythLegend]

As an European just seing the title I am enthusiastic . And My American friends need that!!! Let's go spread that and crush that loneliness epidemic once and for all .

[@TheBlackManMythLegend]

even in Europe it could work. Brilliant idea.

[@polyverse1]

As an entrepreneur living in a live work space was a dream of mine. I’m so happy for this young lady for being able to achieve her dream at such a young age. Congratulations 🎊🎈🍾 and keep creating.

[@JadaLynStratman]

It's been a great experience! I really appreciate this comment. Thank you 💕

[@makeitmakesense2616]

​@@JadaLynStratmangirl I'm so sorry these people are wilding out in the comments. I had forgot all about your business! Do you ship to the East Coast?

[@KristenJeffers]

@@JadaLynStratmanAlso watching from DC. I would love something like this for my crochet and sewing studio, where I teach and then show off my designs! Congrats on a wonderful space!

[@805Dak]

As of today the same bedroom goes for $1760 it is no longer $1,472

[@IamSnowbird]

But you are not paying additional rent on a business property.

[@JadaLynStratman]

Prices during the summer months go up everywhere here 😭

[@ivana5618]

All big cities hike up rent in summer months check back in fall

[@taramichelledoyle1077]

Walkable neighborhoods are common on the East Coast

[@saulgoodman2018]

YEAH, it's called an urban city.

[@Rocioslane]

@@saulgoodman2018we have them in the suburbs as well

[@NicksDynasty]

Because they are densely populated older cities unfortunately the midwest and everywhere else is all about the car. They tore down a bunch of neighborhoods to build parking lots and highways

[@Bernard_Ralph_The_Realtor]

This is not the first walkable neighborhood. It’s a Mixed Use Development.

[@GeorgeP-uj8xc]

He said first "purpose-built" car free neighborhood in the US

[@Bernard_Ralph_The_Realtor]

@@GeorgeP-uj8xc oh yeah that’s sssoooooo much clearer! Thanks!

[@allybearbear]

More of this! This is what people used to do all over America-- run retail businesses out of their homes. First floor businesses with owner-occupied apartments above were the economic norm up until the mid-20th century. Love that we're bringing it back!

[@asnboy1084]

looks like a college campus

[@dontbethatguy783]

It does and that’s intentionally so, a lot of the modern walkability/anti-car dependent movement has been backed this thinking that a lot of the best and most social times of peoples lives are in college, where nearly everything you need/want to do is within a 15 minute walk/bike ride.

[@totaljoe]

It’s great how her apartment can also be her shop…That should be legal everywhere. Overall, Cul de sac looks way better than your typical American apartment complex. I would have loved this in my 20s/30s.

[@nedunedu747]

Mackinac island,MI is a whole island without vehicles and many neighborhoods. Someone should have fact-checked the title.

[@birdstwin1186]

Mackinac island,MI is not a walkable neighborhood. And its population is less than 500.Fact check yourself.

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@birdstwin1186 So what what the population is? And how is it not walkable?

[@theomoleski1695]

It is definitely walkable, michigandee here was there this may. No cars allowed on island

[@user-rl2jl8zx1c]

Fire Island, off LongIsland as well, no gas operated vehicles allowed, except maybe small police/emergency vehicles.

[@Bernard_Ralph_The_Realtor]

@@birdstwin1186 What does population have to do with it?

[@kaseyfarmer8232]

This would be a great idea for senior lower income people... like me...

[@lenaprice6239]

I think it would be good to build these type of apartments for seniors. Firstly, seniors would be able to establish community with their neighbors, while also having everything close by (i.e. shops, entertainment and public transit).

[@dulcecasillas8160]

They do these in other countries. You can have a business in the bottom floor of your home. The US should allow more people to do this. It’s too restricted with permits

[@TheDuckClock]

I've lived car-free for the last decade in a highly walkable city. After growing up in one of the most car dependent cities during my childhood to early adult years. Let me just say: That once you've experienced living in a walkable city car free ... you'll wonder why on Earth your home town couldn't have been more like this. Hope to see more of these projects appear around the Western World.

[@dontbethatguy783]

“180 expect 1000” “35 buildings done and FULL, 25 more to go” the math is absolutely not mathing but i love this neighborhood and want it to succeed so here’s to hoping that he misspoke

[@mathewmcfool]

i don't see kids

[@birdstwin1186]

Apartments, young people. New concept for Americans. Put 2 and 2 together.

[@last_womann8344]

Wonderful. Kids are extremely annoying, sorry!

[@jungleent9714]

News flash Millennials aren’t having kids

[@happyface3216]

@@last_womann8344those kids are going to be wiping ur buts in the nursing home! Show them some love

[@nicolem5626]

Thank goodness 😂

[@last_womann8344]

Awesome! I visited Tempe in December since I graduated from ASU. Absolutely LOVE it out there, and the Waymo was one of THE coolest experiences I ever had. I sincerely hope the concept of Culdesac spreads nation-wide. Constantly driving is soul-crushing.

[@petertwining5729]

A lovely lady and a beautiful home, such an awesome concept.

[@kerri5595]

Great idea and story, thank you

[@lynwill9946]

Excellent concept. I live in Tempe yet was not aware of this community.

[@brandonmartindale58]

This is so cool. This is the way to do it and something we should do more of in the US.

[@marinagrace8773]

I’ve visited many shops, this shop as well and love it! Love the concept as well! 👌🏼

[@DheaMediana]

Woww she live inside a movie set

[@patol7525]

Curtains next to the stove?

[@rohitkrishnan5821]

I guess it is an induction stove so might not catch fire. But it will get greasy so quickly with all the cooking

[@84unisol]

@patol7525 I was thinking the same thing but i'm guessing the fire department approved the concept, a contractor would have known it was a fire hazard before install.

[@JadaLynStratman]

They are always moved away from the stove and tucked away. I haven't had any issues :)

[@llugoy]

Wow! What a great concept. Wish we had a community like that in Orlando, FL.

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO]

Love this concept! Very nice! Kinda similar to the Philippines where they have stores in the front of their houses. 👍👍👍

[@IWBVS]

amazing concept. its not the answer to everything, nothing is. we need a mix of different ideas like this and this one hits the nail on the head. it's too close together for my comfort but it fits a lot of people's needs.

[@chrissellers-ov7yo]

THIS IS CALLED A COLLEGE CAMPUS. This is why we dont have nice things.

[@kjw79]

This gives me some hope. I hope it succeeds and improves so that many of us can enjoy less isolating living

[@mikebostic9518]

This is awesome

[@SprayArtNYC]

dream concept! If not for the weather, I would move there.

[@polyverse1]

It warm throughout the summer months and 70’s during the winter months. I’ve stayed in flagstaff and the summers aren’t that bad.

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@polyverse1 I'd rather deal with 100 degrees, and no humidity, then 90 degrees and high humidity.

[@dreindenver798]

​@polyverse1 I think you mean hot. 102° is hot.

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@dreindenver798 This is hot But that is no humidity, or very low.

[@ironspider9280]

the "first" car-free neighborhood in the U.S? The 13 Colonies: Am I a joke to you?

[@birdstwin1186]

Yes, because you seem to be lost and do not understand urbanist terminology. Leave the video and never return.

[@ironspider9280]

@@birdstwin1186 🍿🍿 so, how does that make you feel?

[@GeorgeP-uj8xc]

He said first "purpose-built" car free neighborhood in the US. The colonists couldn't build their towns with the purpose of being car-free because automobiles obviously weren't a thing yet.

[@ironspider9280]

@@GeorgeP-uj8xc precisely

[@ironspider9280]

@@GeorgeP-uj8xc precisely

[@thebadguy9058]

I love it! I think anyone who doesn’t want cars in society should all move there.

[@NeygarzruinedAmerica]

So just like Europe

[@abbyc.4215]

If I somehow never live in Spain again then I would love to live in a community like this in the states. The US is in need of these communities big time!

[@NicksDynasty]

We need more complexes like this and more actual walkable cities

[@np2679]

The spaces are sooooo small and there are not many green spaces…like a family May want a real yard!

[@ivana5618]

There a reason we saw no kids, families are not their target demographic

[@nicky_rads]

Very interesting concept, cool to see !

[@dawns4641]

Love this! The first is Mackinac Island in Michigan. No cars, just horses and bikes.

[@ListedInTheSouth]

I love this concept.

[@davidcantor293]

This is hardly a "neighborhood". It also seems like you will hear everything around you.

[@MisterTomcat]

Cool idea. Hopefully more to come.

[@janwojnowski3748]

2:33 it’s so car free that they need to walk 100 feet to get to their cars 😂😂

[@jon6309]

I live in Hawaii and do not feel comfortable driving and therefore use public transportation or walk if possible. I learned it’s actually very common internationally where people don’t drive such as in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Denmark, etc. I feel like I would fit in for these living concepts.

[@TheCommentor-]

If Americans think this is a walkable neighbourhood wait until they visit anywhere outside of the western hemisphere

[@btimec5290]

hahaha so true!

[@ari-jv]

Boston is pretty walkable

[@emem2863]

Or anywhere in the Northeast in the U.S.

[@jon6309]

Western hemisphere? Denmark is a white and wealthy country and it’s not common for people to have cars since the tax makes it very expensive. Most people bike, walk or use public transportation especially in the capital.

[@TheCommentor-]

@@jon6309 western hemisphere is the americas

[@M-X39462]

I always keep saying I'd love to live in a more walkable city. This is like a dream to me.

[@aviefern]

It's a tiny, but hopeful step in the right direction. Still entirely too car dependent because of the city that surrounds it, but I have hopes for real 15-minute cities in the US soon.

[@vladrazym9955]

So it's actually walkable distance from the car which you need to use to reach most of the places outside of your neighborhood. That's not exactly how it supposed to work. Look on Europe cities

[@kassd6063]

Welcome to NYC, where a care is not needed. This is not a new concept.

[@szszszsz95395]

Wowwww! Please show us the Korean market!!!

[@NEESHiMinaj]

Only $70/mo for electricity?! In PHOENIX summers???? omg...

[@atoxicsagittarius8708]

I love this concept it’s sooo cute. I’d visit.😊

[@skipj5480]

Please keep building these. If we build enough of these walkable communities, eventually they won't cost the excessive cost that they do. Every walkable neighbourhood in NA costs a premium to live in because they are so rare, yet you go to Europe or many places in Asia they are so common it is not a premium to live there. I like cars a lot, they are an amazing piece of technology, but they should be to enhance our lives not restrict them like they have.

[@andrw90210]

This is awesome I wish NYC had communities like this.

[@IamSnowbird]

I love the idea of living where you work but I would need a couch somewhere.

[@emmafinke4931]

Is there an affordable grocery store?

[@kavishkanathaniel9912]

Watches "not just bikes" once

[@ChrisAlta]

I commend Culdesac for what they’re attempting to build. However, the zoning for these sorts of projects in the U.S. will limit the development surrounding the area to truly create a walkable lifestyle. More of a multi-use community, a step up from your normal apartment complex, but still a lot to be done. Until we incorporate public transit over the vehicle, condense our cities, and change zoning - we’ll always depend on cars.

[@DashCamDog]

these walkable neighborhoods are all over in boston, chicago, i live in one in san diego. wouldn’t want to live in a sauna.

[@mr.g1683]

Shame the builder choice old school water heaters instead of tankless waters that have a lower monthly cost $$ usage.

[@mystrie4663]

Okay, Culdesac. This is such a great idea! Now, fit one in Southern California that's in a high density established area like San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County.

[@lenaprice6239]

LOL, Imagine that in NYC at the same rental rate. ;)

[@autumnislovely]

How’s the sound dampening? The U.S. has the technology to build high quality buildings but apartment complex builders usually cheap out and do just enough to meet code but not enough to make each unit totally comfortable.

[@benzapp1]

I was surprised to see the wood frame construction.

[@tstcikhthys]

I think you mean _the US._ Many countries in America don't have said high quality building technology.

[@autumnislovely]

@@tstcikhthys America or the U.S. is short for "The United States of America." You're talking about "the Americas."

[@tstcikhthys]

@@autumnislovely No, I'm talking about America. America and "the Americas" are the same thing; the former is considered one continent/region, while the latter is considered two continents grouped together. The United States of America uses "of" in the belonging sense in a prepositional phrase, so it can't be grammatically shortened to "America"; only "the United States (US)". It'd be like shortening "San Francisco of California" to "California".

[@autumnislovely]

@@tstcikhthys So you're telling me that the Encyclopedia Britannica is wrong about the continents. Ok. I'll edit that tiiiny little detail to make you happy. :)

[@andrelukin6364]

I live car free in NYC. We don't need this "new" idea here in NYC because we already living in car-light environment where at least 70% of the residents don't drive. And we actually walk to the grocery store, not taking the ride share. If you think about it, it's such a damp idea to drive/using taxi to get your groceries.

[@lq7729]

I love the concept of a "purpose-built" walkable village. I wish there was more street space so more than one person could stroll down the walkways. This type of community requires "community"-the vibe seemed very young, artsy, and diverse. The folks here have kinship, if you know what I mean. What are the HOA policies about litter and noise?

[@mikee5809]

It's like Wework, but you live there too.

[@joeshmooo5327]

115 degrees and you have to walk, brilliant idea.

[@elliot8729]

They have 180 residents - for those local shops, that simply isn't enough to sustain any business. Even if 20% of all residences were to be continued customers that frequent that candle shop, I doubt that would even cover rent. This is a dystopian apartment complex aimed at young people to pretend they have a sense of community, ultimately benefiting a bunch of corporate real estate developers.

[@JustPeachyMind]

I'm one of the store owners at Culdesac, and we actually get a lot of customers from nearby that don't live in the Culdesac community. Think about any business that has to survive in a strip mall. It's even harder for them to have constant customers because they DONT have residents that live nearby and frequent their business. Every business in a strip mall requires their customers to drive specifically to their business, whereas at Culdesac there are regulars that come by frequently because they live there.

[@JadaLynStratman]

We do get customers from all over Arizona including people visiting from out of state and of course the residents here and neighboring complexes.

[@ari-jv]

1. Arizona is too hot to be walkable. 2. Biking 🚴‍♀️ is not enough for it to be walkable. You need subways, increased density, and commuter rails, , for it to be truly walkable.

[@birdstwin1186]

1. Australia and Mexico are just as hot and has walkable cities.

[@medioreblatherskite]

South East Asia is full of walkable cities whatbare you even talking about

[@whymindsetmatters]

Reminds me of the show Melrose place

[@ComfiebyAlyssa]

Finally Phoenix☀️

[@Marissa821]

What do Americans have against basement parking??

[@eileenreyes6868]

What about walkable access to medical care?

[@JadaLynStratman]

Yes we have a primary care doctor office onsite

[@MrTmenzo]

Cool 👍

[@ShawnLH88]

The creators don’t actual know what walkable neighborhoods actually means Walkable means never having to use your car for anything Try again please

[@t.l.5755]

Where do her customers use the bathroom?

[@lenaprice6239]

They probably have a public restroom or two on the property (inside the gym or bbq/pool area).

[@sandracedillo4383]

I would love to live in a car free place but its to expensive

[@newkirk7591]

not surprised i didnt see anyone over 25.

[@JadaLynStratman]

Glad we are aging well because half of the people in this video are over 25 :)

[@heyheykaykay1]

Do they have doctors or urgent cares nearby?

[@JadaLynStratman]

Yes we have a primary care doctor office onsite :)

[@wghannam1982]

This ain’t gonna fly

[@TheDuckClock]

It already flies in other parts of the world. Particularly in Europe.

[@btimec5290]

The development would be better if it was organically grown... this is basically a shopping mall approach to making a neighbourhood- rented units, centralized control. This approach rarely works. But At least some people are trying to develop something new to the US. Oh and the Waymo car was gross.

[@nicolasdavies4129]

why gross?

[@fratusd]

I love love love this.. please come somewhere that's not Arizona though lol

[@937553]

We can't all live like her and sell candles all day from a tiny overpriced appartement

[@huckleberryfinn6578]

And the TAM (total addressable market) is tiny. You can't live off selling candles in a village, unless you sell online.

[@birdstwin1186]

They should have focused on other tenants who do not sell stuff. And that apartment is not overpriced. You dont understand land value or standard of living/cost of living relative to geographic area.

[@BaronWilleford]

No we can’t all do that. But some of us should.

[@JustPeachyMind]

​@@huckleberryfinn6578it's not a village lol. It's locaed in the greater Tempe/Phoenix metro which has almost 5 million people in it.

[@Relsreallife]

Who said we should all be like her??

[@MaximusDecimusMeridius23]

2800 for that get out of the US as fast as you can

[@ChristianChannel]

College dorm 2.0

[@katherinelangford981]

Car-free neighbourhood: says she takes a car daily to get around to get groceries and stuff. I mean, it's not really car free if you still own a car, and take basically a taxi or car service around daily. That would be like me saying i live in a car free town because i walk to the stores, vet, bank, etc., (which i do) or my Dad bikes everywhere in town, which he does even in winter, but i own a car and drive it out of town to the city for work.

[@JadaLynStratman]

I have become less car-dependent after moving here where many amenities are accessible on the property or via light rail. Until a grocery store is built here, I will need to use a ride-share service to get necessities from outside the community. The plan is to have everything on-site, from grocery stores to medical facilities, but the development is still in progress. It is considered car-free because there are no roads and no parking for residents; it's designed for getting around by bike or walking within the community.

[@katherinelangford981]

@JadaLynStratman I guess time will tell then once it's fully developed and I hope it works out for you and the other residents. Hoepfully more services, and industry come in or around to sustain it. It is nice to just walk down everywhere. I saw plenty of people walking my dog this morning walking as the main street was closed for the kids annual soap box derby competition. You do bump into a lot of people and there is a better sense of community.

[@asalas639]

Does this neighborhood follow ADA laws ? Wheelchair accessibility ?

[@TheDuckClock]

Yes, the website states it's ADA compliant. Elevators are in every building and all public amenities and spaces are accessible.

[@timothywong4318]

Jada is so cute!!

[@Kimberly-bi3wu]

This is an "emerging walkable neighborhood". What about schools, high variety grocery stories and clinics? What about family friendly parks and childcare needs/daycares, elderly?? This is only feasible for certain ages or those without kids. Walkable must entail ALL basic needs or it is only "partial walkable". It also must entail the most economical buying options or residents are trapped with only options to buy from a limited option that can set prices higher.

[@JustPeachyMind]

There is a park and elementary School less than a half mile away. There is a Korean convenience store on the property, and several grocery stores less than 2 miles away accessible by the light rail. There is also a doctor on the property.

[@Kimberly-bi3wu]

@@JustPeachyMind Good to hear. However, I have lived in a neighborhood with a 2,000 square foot townhouse (double garage) within 200 yards of a grocery story/shops and half a mile to schools/parks with a ton of green space all for 1400 a month. This neighborhood sounds overpriced for what you get and not very affordable for families.

[@JustPeachyMind]

@@Kimberly-bi3wu when was that a decade ago? Heck, even 5 years ago? Where was it? Was in it a major metropolitan city like Tempe?

[@Kimberly-bi3wu]

@@JustPeachyMind A Midsize city (250,000) in the Midwest (3 hours to a larger city) with low crime, excellent schools, multiple Colleges, thriving businesses and great healthcare. It was in the the last 5 years (rent would be higher today, but still not over 1700). There are many mid size thriving cities in the US if one is willing to relocate.

[@JustPeachyMind]

@@Kimberly-bi3wu Lost me at Midwest. sorry.

[@Engineering2AI]

So the new trend is forget about buy a house. Rent and be happy?

[@arsab1404]

I like the idea and all but the video gave me Truman Show vibes --- maybe the example used was a model concept?

[@northshorelight35]

All fun and games until you have to evacuate.

[@jackhandy4406]

Lame advertisement

[@szszszsz95395]

Does she even make enough to pay rent to by having people go insode her home to make candles??????😅

[@JadaLynStratman]

Yes I get lots of reservations throughout the week and I also sell online, at pop up markets and in other retail stores :)

[@sammyp9514]

I wonder what it’ll look like in a few years …

[@chrisaycock5965]

So how America used to live before cars.

[@Kimberly-bi3wu]

For cities, yes, but 3/4 of America is/was rural space that involved horse and wagon to "get to town" to get food/medical needs.

[@saulgoodman2018]

We are talking about in modern times.

[@chrisaycock5965]

@@saulgoodman2018 quite aware but the northeast is quite dense because it was founded before cars.