See what it will be like to live in a new car-free planned community in Arizona

Brittany ChangAug 24, 2023, 15:56 IST

Culdesac is building an over 700-apartment car-free community in Tempe, Arizona.Culdesac

Culdesac is building a car-free neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona.
When complete, the over 700-apartment community will have amenities like a grocery store and restaurant.

If you've dreamed of living in a car-free utopia, it's time to pack your bags and move to Tempe, Arizona.

No, it's not a desert mirage for folks who want to ban cars. Culdesac is in the process of completing what it calls the "first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the US." And when complete, the over $200 million project will have over 700 apartments to house public transit and micro-mobility enthusiasts.

Culdesac's story first begins in 2018. Five years later, it's now welcoming its first residents.

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Let's be real — Americans love their cars.

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But folks may tell you life could be better in a walkable public transit-enabled city.

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Now, there's a neighborhood being built just for them: Culdesac.

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Culdesac is sprawled across 17 acres in Tempe, Arizona about 13 miles from downtown Phoenix and seven miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

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But the community isn't just made up of young pro-public transit meme artists.

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When complete, Culdesac will be home to over 700 apartments.

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Within the next six months, units in another 12 apartment buildings will open.

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The floor plans span from studios to three-bedroom units, some with balconies and patios.

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No matter the layout, all of the units include amenities like in-unit washers and dryers.

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For visiting guests or people interested in "test driving" the community, there are options for both short-term and extended-stays.

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There are currently 45 15-month and 46 12-month leases available, according to Culdesac's website.

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Living car-free doesn't mean you'll have to walk everywhere, of course.

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For journeys that require cars, residents also get a 15% discount for Lyft trips.

Riding in a driverless Waymo car.Taylor Rains/Insider

Besides convenient access to transportation, Culdesac has plenty of amenities akin to a luxury apartment complex.

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Over half of the neighborhood is made up of open spaces with landscaping.

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The company calls these spaces "outdoor living rooms" where residents can gather together.

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Besides these community spaces, there's also a two-floor gym with classes, a pool with a hot tub, a coworking and office space, and an event space.

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And there's no need to leave Culdesac to run any errands or grab a meal.

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The project is still in the process of welcoming its residents.

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Culdesac proves building walkable neighborhoods is possible, he said.

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See what it will be like to live in a new car-free planned community in Arizona

Culdesac's story first begins in 2018. Five years later, it's now welcoming its first residents.

Let's be real — Americans love their cars.

But folks may tell you life could be better in a walkable public transit-enabled city.

Now, there's a neighborhood being built just for them: Culdesac.

Culdesac is sprawled across 17 acres in Tempe, Arizona about 13 miles from downtown Phoenix and seven miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

But the community isn't just made up of young pro-public transit meme artists.

When complete, Culdesac will be home to over 700 apartments.

Within the next six months, units in another 12 apartment buildings will open.

The floor plans span from studios to three-bedroom units, some with balconies and patios.

No matter the layout, all of the units include amenities like in-unit washers and dryers.

For visiting guests or people interested in "test driving" the community, there are options for both short-term and extended-stays.

There are currently 45 15-month and 46 12-month leases available, according to Culdesac's website.

Living car-free doesn't mean you'll have to walk everywhere, of course.

For journeys that require cars, residents also get a 15% discount for Lyft trips.

Besides convenient access to transportation, Culdesac has plenty of amenities akin to a luxury apartment complex.

Over half of the neighborhood is made up of open spaces with landscaping.

The company calls these spaces "outdoor living rooms" where residents can gather together.

Besides these community spaces, there's also a two-floor gym with classes, a pool with a hot tub, a coworking and office space, and an event space.

And there's no need to leave Culdesac to run any errands or grab a meal.

If you've been keeping up with the news, you may have noticed Arizona's debilitating heat has been a hot topic, literally.

The project is still in the process of welcoming its residents.

Culdesac proves building walkable neighborhoods is possible, he said.