13/05/2025
It’s been two years since the self-proclaimed “first car-free neighborhood in America” opened. With the first phase finished last year, the high-profile development continues to unfold on a 17-acre site along a light rail line in an already established neighborhood. The $200 million project now includes 288 apartment units with about 300 tenants, reeling residents in with appeals for a healthier, more eco-friendly lifestyle, built-in community with ample amenities, and accessible transit. Along with the hype, the ambitious experiment has aroused skepticism. But these critics don’t live there. Those with more proximity see the place as a big plus. Read more: https://www.dwell.com/article/culdesac-tempe-car-free-neighborhood-resident-experience-8a14ebc7
