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

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[@ShannonWard-yh3dv]

Melrose Place🤦🤣

[@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.

[@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.

[@bloodycrepe]

Well hello, Mr. Obvious.

[@cobracommander9138]

That's not going to happen buddy. This is for young hippies that think having a whole community in your business is cool.

[@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

[@magesalmanac6424]

Yeah suburban sprawl is such a dumb, wasteful use of land. Business on the first floor, housing above. That’s how it should be. Or at least allow a corner shop in suburban neighborhoods.

[@ikeu6433]

The big stores like Tops aren’t good enough to handle the competition so they restrict it with legislation and foolish arguments.

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

Thank Euclidean zoning laws. More mixed use zones!

[@BarlasF]

@@magesalmanac6424 compactness and mix use is the best thing for cities

[@ProMakeupTV]

happens in small towns in New England, Nh, Ny, and Vermont

[@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

[@idareyoutolove]

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.

[@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

[@holdencawffle626]

​@@JadaLynStratmanare you black jada?

[@noahboat580]

​@@JadaLynStratmanI wouldn't rent a place that seasonally upcharges the rent 😂

[@jorgecruz1235]

This doesn’t make sense. Where is the grocery store ? Where are the schools? This is just an apartment complex that also allows retail spaces but that already exists in almost every big city in the U.S.

[@JustPeachyMind]

There is a grocery/convenience store on the property, as well as a cafe and restaurant. There is a school less than a half mile away.

[@sd1660]

ASU is right there. Tempe Market place is an exit down. The light rail goes all the way to Gilbert and Downtown Phoenix the other direction. Airport is along the route. Plenty of options in a very short distance. The river is also right there.

[@juliemccauslin5807]

These tend to be college age people gravitating to Tempe. ASU is right there

[@WaldoHuber]

This would be illigal to build in most of the united states.

[@Nozizaki]

It exists, but it is very difficult to build new mixed use developments due to zoning regulations

[@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.

[@Teaforfoo]

I was thinking the same thing. I'd prefer a condo above a work space.

[@314jrock]

Back in the old days, it was common for people to have their business on the first floor and their home on the second floor. I wonder why they didn't design these buildings like that.

[@07ikkin]

​@Jasmine-sw6mt I literally laughed out loud... AND she has white bedding 😂

[@GSutton]

And the way they were waving at her through the window.... which is ~3 feet from her BED. 🙃

[@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!

[@fernthaisetthawatkul5569]

the 1st walkable neighborhood WAS the first neighborhood ever established in america.

[@cobracommander9138]

My neighborhood is very walkable except at night where you will get robbed and sometimes in the day as well.

[@wolfbountygameryt1404]

New York is the most walkable city in america

[@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!

[@liveculdesac]

Make that dream a reality and come live with us!

[@07ikkin]

I wouldn't want to live at work ...but congratulations 🎉

[@kevinklein9565]

It’s not even a matter of “car dependency” it’s more to do with simply having space that doesn’t revolve around roads and cars taking up all the space, don’t have to worry bout crossing the street, roads taking up so much space, etc

[@philipward7846]

It was 106 in Tempe yesterday. Would you rather walk or sit in an air conditioned car?

[@tiffanyschools845]

@@philipward7846 Yeah, things like that are gonna have to factor in for different groups of people.

[@adriguns1017]

That would be called an open air apartment complex or mall

[@381delirius]

​@@philipward7846 would rather ride the air conditioned light rail.

[@dhollenbach]

How is it a walkable neighborhood if you have to drive to get groceries?

[@Basta11]

The site is just 1/3 done. Its semi walkable. An island in a car dependent sea. They still need cars for somethings. However, the bigger this site will get and the more people it will have, that will be a magnet for businesses to want to open there like groceries. That's how cities work.

[@AMPProf]

WALK IN LINE WITH CARS?

[@freeman041]

Even in Europe where this is standard they still need their cars to go to the next mall. We should all agree, this is very nice. I live in typish american suburbs done for cars and I wish it was similar to this car free neighborhood

[@liveculdesac]

There are several nearby grocery stores accessible by light rail, bus, or bike! Some residents also choose to use our on-site hourly car rental program or a rideshare app to get groceries. Culdesac Tempe has pedestrian-only streets, shared spaces, and local shops making it much more walkable than a typical apartment complex.

[@colagero]

I feel like they made every available retail space be occupied by niche hipster businesses and thus none of the real necessities of a neoghborhood are met. You have to go out on a drive to get something as basic as groceries. Its basically a mini commuter town.

[@starshine3588]

This isn’t a walkable community….it’s just an apartment complex that doesn’t allow vehicles. A “community” or “city” has to have everything you need in it…like large grocery stores and doctor offices, hospitals, schools, and everything else. This is only an apartment complex that allows a few businesses to exist….but it can’t sustain you…you have to leave and go elsewhere for everything else. As an apartment complex it’s great…but it doesn’t qualify as anything other than that…so let’s not act like it’s some sort of special thing. These people would still have to have vehicles or some sort of public transportation to go to necessary places like the doctor and grocery store and other places….so this really isn’t accomplishing anything….they still can’t walk to the doctor or walk to anywhere else they need or want to go. So call it what it is….an apartment complex with a few businesses….but it’s nothing more than that.

[@ikeu6433]

There are hundreds of thousands of Suburbs, neighborhoods, and rural communities that do not have everything they need ti sustain themselves within walking distance. They still call themselves communities 🤷🏿‍♂️. If I don’t have a doctors office on my street I don’t live in a community 😂

[@beautifulrose8619]

You can always walk to buy a candle.

[@sethborman7844]

There is a doctor's office on site. It's in a small space on the plaza.

[@Yanel5795]

This is a walkable community actually, define community, if you say grocery store, hardware store, dentist office, well suburbs and many towns and areas dont have that so, by definition that would be an unwalkable area that's also not a community.

[@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

[@Nobody-w8n4s]

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?

[@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.

[@liveculdesac]

Thanks for your support! We're excited to help bring walkable development back to the U.S.

[@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.

[@dandre3K]

⁠@@dontbethatguy783Not true if you’re spending all your free time paying for it and actually studying

[@dontbethatguy783]

@@dandre3K ok well im not talking about your specific college experience, im talking about the general one, which most people enjoy even if they have to work a ton to do it.

[@laurie7689]

@@dontbethatguy783 Most of the people at my college left on the weekends. It was a ghost town.

[@dontbethatguy783]

@@laurie7689 read my other comment but also i’m just saying there’s a reason behind what op said, not that i agree with it

[@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.

[@BlowitAllUp]

@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay Just because you say it doesn't mean it's true.

[@GSutton]

​@@BlowitAllUploneliness isn't determined by the "walkability" of your neighbourhood.

[@laurie7689]

I'm a Loner American, BUT I'm not a lonely American. I prefer my own company. I always have, even as a young child. I can count the number of friends that I've had on half of one hand. I LIKE my life like that. The less human interaction, the Better.

[@starventure]

Europeans can be so frickin obnoxious.

[@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

[@JoseMendoza-l8j]

@@NicksDynastywhy do people like density so much?

[@NicksDynasty]

@@JoseMendoza-l8j it's more so being able to have the choice to walk, bike and take transit where they want to go and when they want to go. Driving is stressful, expensive and dangerous. Density just brings housing , entertainment, dining, jobs, parks, ect closer to you. With car dependency it makes going to all these places more challenging because of length of travel, traffic, The major risk of getting into an accident and finding parking

[@Itsoperated]

I love the idea I just don’t see how people afford $1500-$2800/m for an apartment.

[@movingforwardfco1587]

That is low for rent here in Phoenix, or about average.

[@Itsoperated]

@@movingforwardfco1587 I do not see how people make it.

[@Erin____]

Here’s how I do it. Use my income for rent and go into debt to cover the other expenses.

[@RazgrizWing]

They can afford it, by not needing a car.

[@ItoeKobayashi]

That's pretty much all of New York and California. And that's just a Studio to 1-bedroom deal. If you're VERY lucky you might be able to find a 2-bedroom for that.

[@stopthenoiseglobal]

Due to the fact that there are no cars there, it is certainly a space free from road noise and that is great. I really like this idea for a housing estate and I'm curious if it will work in the long run.

[@misterchris8916]

there are cars there.. to include a large parking lot... this is a scam

[@liveculdesac]

Thanks for your support!

[@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).

[@Basta11]

The parking requirements for these 55+ communities is much lower than regular projects which means they can build more densely. That allows them the economies of scale to be much cheaper than average, have nice amenities, and be located in the best parts of town - walking distance to parks, restaurants, shops, libraries, etc. If they eliminate parking requirements altogether then it would be even better.

[@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.

[@TheDuckClock]

@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay How so? I'll tell you right now that I don't live in Asia if that's what you're speculating about.

[@TheDuckClock]

@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay You must be living under a rock if you've never heard anyone use the term "Western world".

[@ramizureikat3793]

​@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay The west is a place with a more or less similar degree of development and lifestyle so that's why it could be used like this. But to add on his comment as a non western I hope this idea could be applied everywhere haha.

[@Liser846]

Just curious what city is it?? I wish wish wish I lived in a more walkable area.

[@liveculdesac]

Thanks for your support! We're excited to help bring walkable development back to the U.S.

[@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

[@apergiel]

Nice. I just moved into a nice new East Portland apartment. Parking is restricted to 69 spaces for 210 units. Plenty of bike parking/rooms. People are reluctant to rent because of street crime. My locked bike was stolen in front of local grocery within a couple weeks. Store acknowledges dozens of theft per day. Police report did nothing. Surveillance cameras are a joke.

[@ikeu6433]

Police are fking useless bruh 😂

[@tabithan2978]

Put an Air tag inside the frame.

[@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.

[@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.

[@hauser9589]

Trade With her and remember to share your success story with others just like | did🥰

[@billbillards569]

There is no such thing as god.

[@colleendemaio]

As an introvert who hates noise and lack of privacy, and loves gardening, nature, solitude, quiet, and long drives, this is my worst nightmare.

[@brandonmartindale58]

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

[@liveculdesac]

Thanks for your support! We aim to inspire walkable development all across the U.S.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@DF-ct4fe]

1. They all rent so home ownership is out of the question. 2. They still have and use cars regularly. 3. They still need to go "get groceries" so it's not really a true independent self sustainable place. 4. She works from home which is not an option for the vast majority of Americans. Also, she makes candles so the likelihood of retirement is pretty low. 5. Everything that is at the store in the community is driven in. 6. There is absolutely no privacy there and also security is a huge concern.

[@petertwining5729]

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

[@liveculdesac]

Thanks for your support! We are so thankful to have Brite Candle Co. and many other amazing retailers in the neighborhood.

[@lesliemctavish4300]

I really like the idea: movement, relationships, community, taking things in stride.

[@gsogymrat]

I'm all for car-free neighborhoods, but I don't want to live in a retail location.

[@meganhutchinson6435]

I love this! The key is to integrate retail that residents need like small grocers and pharmacy. Public transport and access to the rest of the city on those bikes.

[@sethborman7844]

The doctors office on site is able to dispense some medications to members.

[@liveculdesac]

Thanks for your support!

[@piercehicks1144]

We have a growing issue of lonliness and being fearful of associating with others and a big contributor to that is our built environment.

[@liveculdesac]

Definitely- walkable neighborhoods make it easier to connect and meet your neighbors!

[@christineb8148]

I live in a town where you don't need a car and many residents do not own cars; it is 175 years old. Mackinac island is a full town on an island that does not allow cars. "First" is being used very loosely here.

[@Basta11]

Cars are wonderful tools, but we have gone too far in making them too central to our lives here in the United States but also many places around the world. If you want to live where you have to depend on a car, that is your right if you can afford it. However, that shouldn't be the only way to live a convenient modern life.

[@liveculdesac]

We agree- people should have the option to live in a walkable neighborhood if they want! We're helping to bring walkable development like this back to the U.S.

[@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.

[@lynwill9946]

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

[@AMPProf]

Exactly. IT'S THE weird boxey thigs oft the side

[@liveculdesac]

Thanks for your support!

[@johnnyweb2000]

When my grandparents moved to the US in the 1930's from Austria to Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn, NY; while my grandfather worked hard as a marble setter my grandmother ran a candy store and loved making milkshakes, baking pastries, and such. In the back of the store was a small space which had the kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area - essentially the whole tiny apartment in the back of the shop. They saved their money and moved into a house and paid cash.. They had raised three children in that very small space who later graduated with honors from a Catholic high school.

[@ianchmp]

Is this a commercial?

[@laurie7689]

Probably. Sure looks like it.

[@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!

[@liveculdesac]

Thank you for your support! We hope to inspire walkable development all across the country!

[@easyy376]

I want to live somewhere that I can’t see other humans.

[@starventure]

Rural edges of small towns is the place you are looking for, but be prepared for hard work to maintain the land. An easier way is to get into a place like the one shown here and just speak the truth around the neighbors, which will scare them away.

[@easyy376]

@@starventure I’m easing into it. I bought a house last month in a rural area. I have like 8 neighbors and surrounded by corn fields. It’s on an acre of land and you’re absolutely right, it’s definitely hard work with only that much but I am enjoying it!

[@AlyMayhem]

The whole area looks so charming. I always wishes live work spaces were a more available thing in the US, but with separation between the spaces. I have seen spaces with work space downstairs living upstairs and love it.

[@janwojnowski3748]

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

[@kazamataurus337]

Are you lazy to walk it still car free

[@marcelmoulin3335]

Albeit a Dutchman (now living in glorious Middelburg), I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the '60s and '70s. I absolutely loathed the ubiquitous cars, wide roads, and ugly urban sprawl. Walking and cycling were not easy. I knew all those years ago that I wanted a car-free existence back in the fatherland. Today, I live in a breathtakingly beautiful, historic, and compact (15 minute) town. I cycle, walk or take the train. I no longer have a car. By the way, Middelburg is not at all exceptional in the Netherlands.

[@kerri5595]

Great idea and story, thank you

[@liveculdesac]

Thanks for your support!

[@janejessy853]

Wow! It looks amazing!🤩😍

[@liveculdesac]

💚💚

[@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.

[@bloodycrepe]

What's wrong with the weather?

[@katyaandreeva1313]

I think Phoenix is not the best place to be walkable anything- it is too hot here! You need to drive out at dusk like some kind of vampire with a cooler in your car just to pick up frozen groceries in order to avoid spoilage. I can't imagine walking and hauling them in 115F. Yes, there is some light rail, but you have to wait in heat for the train to arrive and it doesn't go everywhere. Bottom line, if you don't want to be permanently stinky/ sweaty with spoiled groceries, you need a car. What would be nice is to have a building, similar to Begich Towers in Whittier, Alaska- everything in one big AC building as both Phoenix and Whittier are two extremes.

[@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

[@nicolem889]

Thank goodness 😂

[@marinagrace8773]

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

[@liveculdesac]

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[@szszszsz95395]

Wowwww! Please show us the Korean market!!!

[@socalgal714]

3:56 thats a huge fire risk - the curtain right by the stove. And how all those units are connected and so close together, it freaks me out a bit!

[@socalgal714]

@@AtariTheAnimator I get the reason for clustering everything close together. And I'm assuming that there are fire prevention measures in place. But when you come from where I do, fire is a very serious concern.

[@thebadguy9058]

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

[@liveculdesac]

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[@Metalchick36]

This looks great, I hope more cities do this. As for you naysayers who are complaining about driving to a grocery store…you missed the part where she said they have a Korean grocery store, which are typically cheaper and still have necessities in stock. Plus, it said in the video that the complex is still expanding, so it won’t just be hipster shops

[@liveculdesac]

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[@DheaMediana]

Woww she live inside a movie set

[@rclar_]

I've lived in Tempe for almost 8 years and have rented in at least five different apartment complexes. Culdesac will be my sixth, hands down, the best value I've found. The newly built two-bedroom apartments here are way more affordable than any comparable unit in town, and I'm paying just a bit more than I am now in a unit built in the 80s with my 5-year-old. They’re offering a rent special with 8 weeks of free rent, a free e-bike, and a year-long metro pass. Location-wise, it’s unbeatable-right across the street from a light rail stop that connects you to Mesa and Phoenix, with Valley Metro expanding lines to South Phoenix. The airport is less than 45 mins via light rail or less than a 15-minute drive. If you bring a car, phoenix is less than 15 minutes away, Scottsdale is 5 minutes away, and the location is within a "box" surrounded by highways you can access in less than 5 minutes. Tempe's streetcar can take you to key spots like ASU's main campus, Sun Devil Stadium, and Downtown Tempe on Mill Avenue. Culdesac represents a significant shift toward more sustainable and community-focused living. Its emphasis on accessibility and convenience aligns with the principles I’ve explored in my postgraduate work. If you're considering a move to the Phoenix area, Culdesac should be at the top of your list. It’s not just a place to live; it’s a community setting the standard while others are either pricing people out or offering less for more.

[@arsab1404]

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

[@Zelielz1]

For everyone criticising… it is a start, so there is interest there will be new developments, including bigger communities and eventually 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

[@AlexaVonSuess]

Keep in mind it's in the middle of Arizona which typically does have a ton of traditional "green spaces" unless you want to waste a ton of water.

[@Ponchoed]

That's why parks were invented

[@marylynb1593]

I love this; what an inspirational woman!

[@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.

[@JomerTB]

This is so nice. I want to eventually do something like this in Texas. We rely on cars and oversized trucks here way too much.

[@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.

[@JustPeachyMind]

@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay There will be 1000 residents when the project is finished, but regardless, almost no business in the US survives just based on customers living within a tenth of a mile from them, so I don't know why OP is stating the business will fail. We aren't living in Tokyo, but a lot of local businesses in Arizona still do well despite having less population density. Also, no one is forcing you to buy candles from a local business. You can keep buying them from Amazon. Shockingly, there are people that are different from you that enjoy buying things from local businesses, even if they are available on Amazon. You can also buy coffee and make it at home, but many people enjoy going out to get coffee from a cafe.

[@eligualtieri1612]

YES! I mean come on! Does anyone think that “CEO” would ever even consider living in a place like that designed for the gerbils & guinea pigs to roam around in

[@Ponchoed]

That's why this carfree development has a big parking lot, it's for retail customers to pull from a larger area. I just don't get the marketing how they call it the first car free neighborhood with this large lot.

[@kjw79]

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

[@liveculdesac]

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[@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

[@JoseMendoza-l8j]

Increased density? Are people just popping onto the earth randomly? I don’t get it. I though people now are not having kids anymore.

[@Ponchoed]

They have regional light rail in the street directly in front of the development. The station is 20 feet away.

[@ari-jv]

@@Ponchoed I know

[@FullSpectrumWarrior]

So an apartment complex with some extra amenities. My neighborhood is more walkable than this. And it was built in the 60s

[@austinpowers1999]

What happens if your neighbor is a serial killer?

[@Chris-cx6wl]

You would get the pleasure to be interviewed by reporters one day.

[@austinpowers1999]

@@Chris-cx6wl what if the serial killer was so proficient and was never caught?

[@Chris-cx6wl]

@@austinpowers1999 Well, in that case, you would obviously start solving the mystery of your neighbor's disappearance. Work on finding the clues the police overlooked. Invest in a deerstalker hat.

[@austinpowers1999]

@@Chris-cx6wl what if Joe Biden was the killer after sniffing the kids in the neighborhood?

[@starventure]

Give them a polite nod if you see them coming home from a night of some wetwork, to let them know they can trust you not to snitch them out. Seal the deal by giving them a six pack to drink out on the steps.

[@Mythoughtonpoliticaltopics]

I love this. Every city should have something like this. If I was not going to move to another state I would look this place up.

[@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 :)

[@Ponchoed]

That's why they slide the curtains over when they cook

[@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.

[@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

[@NisiaRuth]

I like the concept of car free living. Being raised outside the US I'm accustomed to brick roads and bike rides for kocal travel.

[@liveculdesac]

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[@mikebostic9518]

This is awesome

[@liveculdesac]

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[@heavenlygothicgirl]

This is rather refreshing and a great example of someone teying to show an idea works on a small scale. If we actually incorporated this in a large scale then we could finally do away wirh droving everywhere all the time. Im so annoyed that if i want to go anywhere that isnt a walmart it is always a 30 minute drive away. Its a city and i have to drive that much!

[@NEESHiMinaj]

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

[@Ponchoed]

Cheap hydro power from federal dam projects

[@RomeoDaRealist]

I'VE HAD THIS TYPE OF IDEA FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. AMAZING.

[@kayzeefivesixace]

lol idk. It doesn’t feel freeing to not have a car. Feels pretty freeing to hop in mind and take off and go where I want when I want.

[@BREEZY.67]

Aaaaand thats the problem with america, we are to obsessed with our cars and the “freedom” they provide by sitting in traffic.

[@akoswertmuller]

More car free housing is needed. Quiet walks without traffic noise is essential for mental health.

[@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. ;)

[@Dav1dChui]

Although this is a good direction to head towards, and the values and sentiments are good, there is nothing new or innovative anout this neighborhood. I live in a suburb built in the 80's, yet ive got a post office, 2 grocery stores, pharmacy, urgent care, dentist, optometrist, fitness studios, a dozen restaurants, and even 2 bike shops within a mile from my house. I walk, bike, onewheel to do literally all my errands, not just a couple of them.

[@SmokyOle]

This is the future. Would like to see the apartment prices come down though. 1500 is still too much.

[@NicksDynasty]

We need more complexes like this and more actual walkable cities

[@liveculdesac]

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[@dawns4641]

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

[@kassd6063]

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

[@SwiftySanders]

Except we are drowning in cars even where they aren’t needed. We have the most public transit in the US and by some measures the world.

[@AMPProf]

yuoos guys can't even Spell it correctly. Lolz.. "Car"

[@AMPProf]

@@SwiftySanders what nooo thats just the Flock of honkers and Vroom vromms

[@EquityChaser1]

This is awesome I wish NYC had communities like this.

[@liveculdesac]

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[@Justin-idiot]

Lame advertisement

[@DanielFlonnster]

It’s a great concept. I visualize an entire small town modeled on the Tuscan city of Lucca. The thick walls could house garages and businesses. On top of the walls could be walking/cycling paths, parks, gardens and playgrounds. Only electric carts would be allowed limited use within the walls. The walls would also protect the inhabitants during periods of civil unrest and perhaps a zombie apocalypse. Of course this will probably never be built in the land of freedom so I will just have to move to Italia.

[@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

[@Happy_life0000]

I love this idea

[@liveculdesac]

We do too! Thanks for being a supporter!

[@davidcantor293]

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

[@klee88029]

I love it, TEMPE is a great University town. 👍🧓

[@liveculdesac]

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[@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.

[@MisterTomcat]

Cool idea. Hopefully more to come.