Culdesac

Desert plants lining our pathways help keep our neighborhood cool and beautiful, even in the summer heat!

Walkable neighborhoods with local businesses and public space aren’t a new idea in the U.S. They’re just nearly impossible to build anymore in most of the country.

Zoning, parking minimums, and financing structures all default toward the same car-dependent model.

Culdesac Tempe is proof that there’s another way, and it’s shifting what developers can deliver when cities make room for it. The demand for walkable housing is there. We just need more cities to update the rules so we can build it.

This is what happens when we design neighborhoods with real walkability and gathering places.

Here's how more cities across the U.S. can build neighborhoods where local businesses thrive, neighbors feel a real sense of belonging, and people have the freedom to get around how they choose:

- Update zoning laws to allow mixed-use buildings
- Remove costly minimum parking requirements
- Invest in sidewalks, bike lanes, and reliable transit
- Support small businesses that serve local communities
- Prioritize infill development over sprawl

Follow along to learn more about Culdesac Tempe, and the model we're building to prove that new walkable neighborhoods can thrive in the U.S. in the 2020s