Living car-free in the Arizona desert: inside Culdesac Tempe (full walkthru)

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3 ай бұрын

Just outside sprawling Phoenix, a car-free neighborhood built from scratch has gone up, the first one of its kind in the US. Modeled after walkable villages of yesteryear, Culdesac Tempe sits next to a light rail stop and has its own grocery store, restaurant, coffee shop, used clothing store, gym, and plenty of gathering spaces.
The 17-acre community will eventually have 1000 residents, but no parking except for guests (the city of Tempe waived mandated parking minimums) though there is plenty of bike parking and free annual light rail passes for all residents.
Culdesac resembles a Mediterranean white village, but it also is aiming at “desert urbanism” to provide relief from the local heat. There are no cement sidewalks (using instead pavers and decomposed granite), white paint to reflect the sun and native plants to help create a microclimate. Culdesac’s Erin Boyd explained that temperatures on their walkways have been measured at 90F (32C) on days when the pavement outside Culdesac is 120F (48C).
While currently units here are only for rent, Boyd explained that Culdesac’s expansion plans include options for residents to buy as well.
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@jeannamcgregor9967 3 ай бұрын

I love the almost random way the buildings are angled in relation to each other. Just that small factor makes it feel more organic and old, and it makes each building feel a little different.

@serafinacosta7118 2 ай бұрын

Part of what it does is daylight capture. Notice that all buildings are painted white for daylight reflection. And most have windows in all directions. Also , limiting the height , avoids the creation of shadows that prevent daylight exposure. Another gain from this master plan is that it breaks heavy crosswinds. Arizona being mostly desert and flat lands , winds do bring in dust and particles.

@oakld 3 ай бұрын

I'm from Europe and used to towns with beautifully chaotic tiny streets, but no new development looks like this. I'm blown away 👏👏👏

@danilg4486 3 ай бұрын

Luckily.

@bobdickweed 3 ай бұрын

Im from the Rep of Ireland , which is part of Europe too. but i would never say "I'm from Europe" i have lived in 4 countries in Europe but i still live in Europe

@oakld 3 ай бұрын

@@bobdickweed I don't get your point. My point was about tiny streets and old town centers, which are in Ireland plentiful. Ask me how I know :-D

@Brian-jv8iy 25 күн бұрын

@@oakld this is not a good design and thankfully it is not followed in Europe. Most tiny streets and old town centers in Europe which there are thousands of, are adapted to modern needs. The above is just an American extremist fantasy about what a walkable city would be. It is a project of people who make their interests and ideologies their personality. It is not well thought out at all which is visible in the video. In Europe we only have centuries old tiny streets, and they are still more better fit to modern ergonomic person respecting living than the above.

@LaineyBug2020 3 ай бұрын

It makes you feel like you're living in a grand ancient Roman estate, but still gives you privacy without feeling isolated. Like your pocket village is a family.

@jayess6318 2 ай бұрын

LOL, good luck if you believe it is all one happy family!

@LaineyBug2020 2 ай бұрын

@@jayess6318 what fun would a happy family be?

@jayess6318 2 ай бұрын

@@LaineyBug2020 Yeah, most people are good and all but if anyone believes that living in a huge apartment complex is one big happy family, they should get their head examined!

@circesoul2218 2 ай бұрын

It's ugly. I have no idea what you guys are seeing that I'm not.

@jayess6318 2 ай бұрын

@@circesoul2218 100% agree!

@darilynkotzenberg9344 3 ай бұрын

I toured Culdesac in June of 2023. Beautiful, lovely new [old] concept. This way of living increases physical and mental health and is much better for the environment. I'm working with S.I. Container Builds out of Chicago to do something similar.

@c.harris9989 2 ай бұрын

Make sure you don't do what they did and put the air conditioners on the roof which vibrate nonstop, and send loud compressor noise down through the hollow walls. It's loud! I lived in an apartment building where the ACs were on the roof and that's the first thing I look for now. Contractors never think of stuff like this. ACs need to be outside on firm ground where solid walls and thermal pane windows block the sound to a low hum. But on the roof it's loud compressor noise at all hours night and day.

@dw309 Ай бұрын

Apartments are better for mental health? Laughable. Clearly from Chicago.

@patriciaFarrell-yw6tp 27 күн бұрын

@@c.harris9989 I love to see that's you have help for me. I am a senior on social security I think this is good thing.

@EagleArrow 3 ай бұрын

Our US towns were like this created near train stops or water waterways. People biked, walked, had electric scooters, trains, electric trollies, or even electric buses and subways pre WW1.

@dustinabc 3 ай бұрын

Go back a few more years and you'll find the root of the problem. The creation of the federal reserve (look up "Creature From Jekyll Island"), and the IRS, as well as several other big -gov't decisions took power away from the people, and allowed the federal gov't to subsidize the unsustainable society that has evolved since then. #FiatCurrency #CentralPlanningFail

@lapsedluddite3381 3 ай бұрын

Pre WW1 horses were also still common.

@robertlee8805 3 ай бұрын

Yeh that's a great way to live. I would love shopping areas and several foodie places too. Maybe in the section between the new section that hasn't been built yet they can adjust to that atmosphere and/or have it separated by a water feature(s) or plantings with colorful plants 🌿 that will give oxygen, calmness, and clean air. With some comfortable settings like benches surrounded by artistic tables but functional. Soft lighting for night time uses. Say for having tea and biscuits with friends. Then would need sound absorbing structures to softening the voices if it bothers the neighborhood.

@serafinacosta7118 2 ай бұрын

Pre WWI subways it can be limited to Boston, not sure if NYC. Electric scooters , I highly doubt.

@louise27574 2 ай бұрын

Pretty much feels at least aesthetically like a huge apartment complex- nothing special

@fmguillory 3 ай бұрын

It's uplifting to see young, small biz owners in a community setting.

@serafinacosta7118 2 ай бұрын

There isn’t much pedestrian traffic to these storefronts. If the developer created a small retail plaza , then it would make sense. What you see as storefronts were garden apartment conversions.

@DMills-un1tl 2 ай бұрын

Young is all you will see in that part of tempe. You feel out of place if you’re over 30.

@dw309 Ай бұрын

@@DMills-un1tl doubtful. The “young”can’t even afford groceries.

@bonnyphotinos4262 3 ай бұрын

really like and appreciate the gentleman who has much knowledge of food-based plants and trees. holding his children. wise and gentle soul. this project is very forward thinking. ha, ironically, we are turning to our past in order to be more progressive and human. car centered, we lost sight of one another.

@teege0212 2 ай бұрын

I studied Urban Planning and Development at ASU 04-08 during the Valley's boom years in the run-up to the financial crisis. The light rail had just been finished. We studied projects like these, and urban planners and the development community were excited at the prospect of having these in the Valley. Many were even proposed along the light rail line. I remember seeing many renderings. The crash killed them all. But also, these ideas were ahead of their time in 2008. Everything else had to catch up. The city had to ease parking requirements. Building design regulations had to change. The overall density of the area had to grow. Now 15 years later, the first one is built. Progress comes at a glacial pace. The circumstances around ASU in Tempe are good for a development like this to be successful, but I worry that it will soon devolve into just a fancy dorm.

@LaineyBug2020 3 ай бұрын

I'm just imagining the block party!💃🕺🤹‍♂️🎆🎶🎙

@JarrenRocks 3 ай бұрын

I've been following Culdesac for years, only thing I really dislike is that it's renter-only. Edit: at the end they say they'll be adding availability for purchase which I do appreciate. Hope to see this template expand across the US.

@AnnieOaklee 3 ай бұрын

It's called a smart city. You rent and never own anything and like it

@oakld 3 ай бұрын

I guess you know that even if you own such an apartment, you still pay kind of "rent", which builds up a fond for maintaining and repairing the building and common spaces. Though it's typically less than half the normal rent and if the market prices spiral away, you still pay just that maintenance fond. From my point of view, the largest down side is that the buildings are made from "cardboard", feels wrong especially for apartment building. Has to be terrible for living, when you hear your neighbors all the time.

@janinawaz4596 3 ай бұрын

Too bad it isn't structured as an owner occupied co-op or condos, instead of for profit rentals.

@Sage-1111 3 ай бұрын

@@AnnieOaklee This is the new living projects. Now owned by a corp.

@ChurchofCthulhu 3 ай бұрын

@@oakld Arizona's been like that for awhile now, sadly. Everything used to be cinderblock because of the natural insulation (especially for the heat) but now you have to find a specialty builder if you want anything made out of brick.

@lifeonearth9261 2 ай бұрын

"Is it perfect? No. Is it better?" YES. More of this plz.

@VOLUMEnightclub Ай бұрын

This is the most rational comment in the comment section 🙏🏼

@bevwhite-martini5757 2 ай бұрын

I agree that the rooftop should be made so that residence could plant gardens

@RobVespa 3 ай бұрын

Urban planning. An entire field of study, thought and practice - a philosophy of sorts, that all communities need, yet almost none utilize.

@Nehmi 2 ай бұрын

Los Angeles needs this. You'd be surprised how many of us don't have cars.

@OrangeArdmore 2 ай бұрын

I grew up in Los Angeles. I do not know where a concept like Culdesac would fit. Public transportation in LA is not user-friendly at all. One year, I went home to visit for 9 days. I reserved a one week rental car and thgt I could get around LA on the bus for 2 days. I nearly lost my mind trying to manage the Metro bus!! None of the buses I took line up for transfers. LA is a really hard town to try and live an East Coast lifestyle. If you want to live car-free in LA, I would suggest moving to a neighborhood that already has a decent walkability score like DTLA, BH, Pasadena, Glendale (near The Americana at Brand/Glendale Galleria), and the area near The Grove. All of the amenities are already built-in in these communities like shopping, restaurants, apartments, and offices. Plus it's safe, and clean.

@ttopero 3 ай бұрын

I’ve seen many videos for Culdesac recently & following this for years. This video showed some important & unique features that none of the others have: no asphalt, live-work, small shops, Thursday night events, unique perspective views throughout, crushed granite walkways, edible landscape. These items make this video special!

@mlposavec 3 ай бұрын

Lovely place. Well thought out except for disabled access. Only three levels to an able bodied person isn’t much but can be insurmountable for a disabled person. I was discouraged by a flippant remark about using elevators to avoid talking with others….that’s not why I use an elevator. I use it for access and for independence.

@nocheapdopamine725 3 ай бұрын

I think the ADA workaround is that buildings under 4 stories don’t need to have accessibility accommodations because disabled folks can just live on the first floor

@serafinacosta7118 3 ай бұрын

Handicapped accessibility would have to be available through ground floor units.

@ChurchofCthulhu 3 ай бұрын

That's AZ building code. You can go up to 3 levels with no elevator. Older apartments got grandfathered in, my friend lived in a 5 floor walkup - uuugh!

@northernpianotuner3319 3 ай бұрын

Add in the temporarily disabled who don't qualify for the magic plackard: people who need surgery for knees, hips etc etc. So many stairs are a huge obstacle to us , but we don't qualify for the handicapped access privileges.

@Amanda-jd8xs 3 ай бұрын

Disability access is not just abiut getting into your house folks. It us about traversing the spaces. An manual wheelchair can not travel on gravel.

@corinnapetry65 3 ай бұрын

Your videos never disappoint. I am so happy you and your family continue to explore these communities, and open our eyes to what is possible and better for the world. Thank you.

@janeparent9178 3 ай бұрын

Kirsten, come to Civano in Tucson,it will have its 25 year anniversary this year. It is a neighborhood that tried to do a lot of these concepts along with environmental benefits, new urbanism,mixed zoning , creating a sense of place etc. Some successes some failures along the way.

@RVBadlands2015 3 ай бұрын

I love Civano.

@Shrimp8008 2 ай бұрын

I would love to see a video on Civano

@d.e.7467 3 ай бұрын

The KZfaq channel "Not Just Bikes" explains the history of why the U.S. and Europe became car-centric. He also shows how parts of European cities looked before they reduced automotive use and increased the types of transporting people that best suits them and the environment. He prefers trains. He doesn't own a car. "Bicycle Dutch" is all bicycle and also shows before and after riding infrastructure. He films entire rides so that you get the idea what riding can be like. We are SO far behind.

@serafinacosta7118 2 ай бұрын

I’ve seen all of his videos. He is relentless on his narrative. But he brings in good points , and always put up good material to support his views. He backs up with real footage.

@pressme71nz Ай бұрын

For cycling and walking to be a viable option, the community needs to be civilised and high trust. Perhaps there are fundamental differences between Europe and the US that explain the difference. None of the new urbanists/anti car folk want to address this which immediately raises my suspicions.

@jeffcarr7279 2 ай бұрын

This is a great way to create financial sustainability. I live in a 2,900 sqft house in the suburbs and it's incredibly expensive for me personally (car, property tax, huge house maintenance bills) and it's expensive for the city (roads, sewer, water stretched over very few homes). This model would allow people to retire early or work less by spending way less and utlimately incurring less taxes since the city can provide infrastructure more affordably. The added benefit is you get to have friends close by and you get in great shape walking to everything. Another plus less death from car crashes which is really and understated risk.

@Aoudhubillahi 3 ай бұрын

Very insightful developer. I like how she references how people used to live in proximity to one another and I immediately thought of Spain but especially Italy...the old Italian villages. I am only 3 minutes in will have to come back and finish later. Superbowl starts shortly.

@toddberkely6791 3 ай бұрын

yes but the origins of dense urban areas across the Mediterranean was medieval warfare... if you look at areas unaffected by constant raiding, the houses spread out.

@janetbarcelo2109 3 ай бұрын

Awesome Kirsten, love your videos, just bringing us new perspectives and innovations

@MrTarzan2day 3 ай бұрын

It's crazy seeing my home town on this channel. I grew up 2 minutes from this "gentrification". A lot of trailers and poor apartments got bought up and demolished for this.

@TheBikemaster94 Ай бұрын

You can get your degree and move out or some 3 month training to get a CDL or become a plumber/HVAC/Electrician. I hear people tell the same sad story but they are not doing anything about it. I try to encourage others but they take it in a bad way 🎉 I myself will be trying again soon, I was interested in the CDL program but a major failure set me back.

@jenniferdeshon389 2 ай бұрын

I like the idea of this, but for me there is one major thing missing. Private outdoor space! I want a walkable/bikeable community and I don't mind living in an apartment, but I also want to be able to spend time outdoors without bumping into my neighbors. I want to be able to grow a few plants on the patio, drink my coffee in peace and let my dog nap under a tree without worrying that she'll wander off. I don't think I'm the only person that feels this way. You haven't achieved "missing middle" housing until these communities give people some of what they retreat to the suburbs for; a yard, a decent amount of storage, and some privacy. Seems like it would have been relatively easy to include rooftop gardens, or enclosed patios.

@djwestbrook36 Ай бұрын

I mean, you want basically everything in one. If you want space, you give up walkability, health and community. If you want walkability, health, and community you will give up some space. It's all about trade offs in life. And you have to decide for yourself what you want. But I find that space is overrated and that many people who complain about loneliness live in far out reach suburbs in cul de sacs designed for isolation and space. Then those same people complain about loneliness. And remember, loneliness is worse for you than smoking cigarettes every day. So, its up to you to decide. If you have walkability, health and community, you will be far healthier. Biking has been proven as the best way to commute for people's mental health. Your mental health will improve. You will have more friends. But sometimes, you will be inconvenienced. There will be too much noise sometimes. Sometimes you will want people to leave you alone. But would you rather have that, or would you rather be lonely in the suburb? My analogy isn't perfect, but its the general gist. Obviously, your gonna have to consider where your family is as well.

@abbigalebeerer6832 Ай бұрын

On their website, there are apartments that include private patios.

@simonpannett8810 3 ай бұрын

Where are the Solar Panels?? I like the earthen tracks around but looks a bit "crowded" like a motel?? Would like to see some communal plant growing areas, play park for kids and adults and some wider views rather than just more houses!!

@radicalaccounting 3 ай бұрын

Love the concept but the rents are insane. Thanks for asking about the rents. Also the retail store that got a break on rent/lease was interesting. I live in a trailer park, same deal with community only cheaper. I wish I could show people how I decoriated the inside of my trailer. Dump to designer but I'm a regular person who studiies thi & took my time, did it mostly myself. I was quoted $2K for a video and that's more than it''s worth to me. Tailer parks are awesome. Thanksfor your chanel.

@jessieelliott3157 3 ай бұрын

Id love to see a video of inside your trailer. Im in Australia and spent lots if holidays camping in coastal parks where there are permanent caravan setups. Ive always loved seeing how people decorate and put their own stamp on their place.

@janeparent9178 3 ай бұрын

All of Phoenix rents are insane !!! 1400 is not bad considering how nice it is and the amenities

@yaash4123 3 ай бұрын

@@janeparent9178what you're saving on the cost of a vehicle will make it worth it. 🚎

@RVBadlands2015 3 ай бұрын

@@janeparent9178 But there’s no investment for the renter. When you have owners they’re more apt to maintain areas. We have rental homes all around us in a historical district renter trash property they don’t own.

@coastalhillbilly3419 2 ай бұрын

@@janeparent9178Crime rate high as well

@winstonsmith1457 3 ай бұрын

It has a very catalan looking. It's a mix of Sant Cugat, Masnou, Sitges with Terrassa, Sabadell and some places of Poble Nou. If you wear me there with closed eyes and I don't listen anybody talking English I could really think that I'm in Masnou, for instance. Congratulations to the architects. And thanks to them because it makes me feel more valuable my experiences on places like these.

@serafinacosta7118 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for bringing contemporary templates.

@Brian-jv8iy 25 күн бұрын

thankfully old catalan designs keep their human friendly design, which this has none of

@Bearmund 2 күн бұрын

Eww no, it's much more Greek, the looks and the color and the angles.

@winstonsmith1457 2 күн бұрын

@@Bearmund come and walk by Masnou, Sitges, and other old coast villages from Maresme to Costa Brava. Greece too. We are very similar to greeks and italians. We are mediterranean brothers, we have dry conditions, same plants, same latitude, same light, same blue of sky and also same architectonic solutions in order to reppeal heat from home. That's why many old town houses are very very white.

@maidbloke 3 ай бұрын

Great to see people proving it's perfectly feasible to live without relying on a private car 👍

@Stacey721 3 ай бұрын

No thanks. I like open spaces and freedom of movement as God given right of private citizens.

@katydid2877 2 ай бұрын

I like buying 5 bags of groceries at a time.

@rachelm4066 3 ай бұрын

You continue to bring such incredible and inspiring content! Well done!

@yvonnekneeshaw2784 3 ай бұрын

Some great ideas for sure…would be nice if the roof could be used as gardens/patios. Community gardens maybe?

@yaash4123 3 ай бұрын

This is in the desert, but the design might be used in a different region with a climate that plants could tolerate.

@jenniferdeshon389 2 ай бұрын

@@yaash4123 You can still grow things in a desert. Native plants would work. A container garden. And with well designed solar shade structures, you could have a very inviting outdoor space to enjoy, especially in the mornings and evenings

@yaash4123 2 ай бұрын

@@jenniferdeshon389 it might work. You're just not going to see a traditional garden, and you might not have spare water during a drought.

@jenniferdeshon389 2 ай бұрын

@@yaash4123 That’s fine. “Traditional” is a subjective term anyway. Yes, water is an issue, but one that can be mitigated to some extend through the use of grey water capture. Rainwater capture, and/or atmospheric water generators may have limited viability in that particular area but would be worth looking into..

@Allinmyworld 2 ай бұрын

Yes

@micheledolgovskij5318 Ай бұрын

I love the white buildings with different colored doors. This would be such a cool place to start out living and making a career path.

@krisd870 3 ай бұрын

What I do see missing our fruit trees food forest and you could put bees or living rooms up on top with succulents so still more room for improvement but grace start

@sarahrose9944 3 ай бұрын

We definitely need to keep bugs in mind when building these types of communities. They are SO important to our overall health.

@troywhite6039 3 ай бұрын

Ye will eat ze bugs and like it.

@WaarheidWintAltijd 3 ай бұрын

@@sarahrose9944 For our health??

@shane6450 Ай бұрын

@@troywhite6039trust me, I hate Shwaub but having pollinating insects and birds in gardens is very important. Nothing worse than a garden void of life.

@janinawaz4596 3 ай бұрын

Where is the community garden space? Where are the solar panels or rainwater catchment system?

@RVBadlands2015 3 ай бұрын

Agreed

@janeparent9178 3 ай бұрын

Its hard to do it all, those features can be eventually added on.......

@tonylarose4842 3 ай бұрын

They do have edible plants on site around the 20 minute mark Do not let perfect be the enemy of the good

@beth8775 3 ай бұрын

There are gutter systems visible that can be put toward water catchment. There is plenty of roof space that can evetually hold solar panels - that can be shade for rooftop social spaces too. They also did mention that a good deal of the plants are edible. As far as a community garden, I think the space lends itself better to container gardening, but the developers might aim to set aside some more spaces for that. As someone else said, Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

@JustPeachyMind 3 ай бұрын

The community garden is coming soon. Not sure about rainwater collection, but it doesn't rain a ton out here, so not sure how useful that would be.

@lougreene-winters2172 2 ай бұрын

Another incredible video! It fills me with passion and drive to see such a community-led and focused way of living.

@Fazzrito 3 ай бұрын

1800 $ per month...for 17 square meters, in which there is both a kitchen and a bedroom, holy cow.

@troywhite6039 3 ай бұрын

holy 🐂💩 is right.

@Shiranova 2 ай бұрын

I live in Switzerland, one of the most expensive countries on this planet where the majority of people rent because they can't afford to buy, and even I was shocked.

@unconventionalideas5683 2 ай бұрын

@@ShiranovaUnfortunately, because there is huge pent up demand for walkable housing in the US, charging such a price is the only way to avoid years long waiting lists.

@yttrailerparknews 2 ай бұрын

@@unconventionalideas5683 I’ll just drive I’d rather have a car anyway. Relying on delivery for everything. Yeah no thank you I’m good.

@Fazzrito 2 ай бұрын

@@Shiranova god bless capitalism.

@tpod892 2 ай бұрын

I think it's a very nice community and I do love the concept, but it made me incredibly sad when the one young lady mentioned that displacement of residents of the trailer park that formerly sat at the site. Where did they go? Where COULD they go? I do appreciate her bringing that to light, because it's an important part of the conversation.

@djwestbrook36 Ай бұрын

It's sad. But everyone is getting displaced now. At least, for once, we're displacing with something better. Everywhere else, their putting up luxury condos.

@AmyAnnetteHenion 2 ай бұрын

I adore this concept. I'm part of the lucky 8% of Americans who lives in a walkable neighborhood, and I hope more and more people are given that chance.

@plantedalchemist6550 2 ай бұрын

Wow this is amazing. Finally got to see this video and glad to be apart of your project and Culdesac. Had a blast doing the interview view you two!

@charliemahady9473 2 ай бұрын

Cool idea...but who wants to be walking around in 120 degrees in the summer? Phoenix is a hellscape.

@MnGirl1994 3 ай бұрын

But no one has an area to go outside and have privacy... like a balcony.

@kristeng8325 Ай бұрын

So glad to see something like this in my city! I really hope the neighborhood takes off and inspires more like it.

@glennworton2494 3 ай бұрын

This is lovely, but is only suitable for mild climates. where I live, snow removal in this kind of area would be a nightmare.

@1FeistyKitty 3 ай бұрын

great ideas --- great production ---- thank you

@skyearthocean5815 3 ай бұрын

LOVE this! This is the kind of urban design the world needs!

@angelacahill9460 2 ай бұрын

Love this! But is this their way of getting us to willingly give up our privately owned cars and live in 15 minute cities?

@djwestbrook36 Ай бұрын

Anyone who wants to live in a car dependent area is free to live there. Right now, 92% of America is car dependent. Most people want to live in walkable areas. The reason why everything is car dependent is not because of people's wishes, but because of government regulation. We should withdraw those rules, and allow the free market to thrive. Let people decide on their own if they want their cars or they want to live in walkable areas. I just want to remind you, that roads are built on government money. It's not that the situation we have is free market, free enterprise. The situation we have now is tyrannical government control. And if you think that 15 minute cities is an effort to control us or something? I want to remind you, that most protest, revolt and resistance comes from walkable places where people can easily organize and revolt. Suburbs are often the most docile and non-revolting place. If I was a government and wanted to control people, I would put them in suburbs.

@angelacahill9460 Ай бұрын

@@djwestbrook36 interesting perspective. I know that public transport was widely available before private car ownership became widely available. It's a shame that it was all ripped out or allowed to deteriorate. Perhaps we will go back to trolleys and buses like we had before. I wouldn't mind!

@cringirl 2 ай бұрын

I actually live in Tempe and didn’t know this was here. How cool! Thank you so much.

@marryellenmonahan5585 2 ай бұрын

The water issue w more density and not a lot of access to it is a huge red flag for Az. Long term it is said it will be an issue.

@Kofi.86 Ай бұрын

I watched this video so many times this one of my favorite

@paulhatzig7084 2 ай бұрын

It is very funny that Americans are rediscovering the wheel and selling it for a premium. I am very glad to see builders go in this direction, it is long overdue for the horrible urban sprawls of America. Great video!

@maanman3573 2 ай бұрын

So true. It's kind of sad to see all the people who think this is some sort of wild new idea. As if this hasn't been the default way to build a city for all of human civilization pre-20th century...

@djwestbrook36 Ай бұрын

@@maanman3573 Its the default way in the world currently as well. Just not in America

@YTEH38 Ай бұрын

You clearly didn't watch the video and are only using this video as a chance to get on your soapbox and complain about whatever it is you want to direct your bitterness and pettiness at. They specifically mention throughout the video how this is an old way of living inspired by European cities. They also aren't selling this at a premium. This is an affordable community that has been developed out of necessity and demand.

@paulhatzig7084 Ай бұрын

@@YTEH38 I did watch the entire video since I’ve been watching this channel since its beginnings, if you think this is affordable you are probably out of touch . I am Greek and they are emulating Greek Island style housing which has existed literally for millennia.

@bigpynk Ай бұрын

We’re not acting like we’re re discovering anything. Did you not see the beginning. There are laws against building like this 💀 this has been an active conversation for decades. Just because we don’t voice it to the world, doesn’t mean we haven’t been looking for the opportunity to do so.

@annaeeee7516 3 ай бұрын

I like this concept and the layout of the community. It keeps the busy areas away from the residential areas, yet close enough to walk there. I love that! I hope communities like these become more common around the area, otherwise you might feel like you don't have a lot of options close enough or reachable enough. The Phoenix metro area has the light rail system, but with the limited stops it isn't enough to get to most necessities. Phoenix is technically very bike friendly, but the drivers most times aren't. I hope this changes since I really like this community, but for the moment it works better in a city like Tempe.

@michaeljhirz 3 ай бұрын

For such great planning they really missed the mark by not making more ground floor designated retail and commercial spaces. Such developments are not new, they are basically lifestyle centers which build dense and have residences integrated into retail, commercial and office space. A smart development would allow for some LSV to get parcels to a home. For example, if you have a retail store in a dense development you have logistical shortfalls getting inventory replenished. It’s a pseudo village as it is and attract an attitude that is altruistic more then pragmatic, it is a start but lacks real attention to details like textures and also logistics to be more authentic and less contrived.

@JustPeachyMind 3 ай бұрын

They will be adding more retail and commercial spaces once the other buildings are finished. Right now there are are about 10 micro-retail spaces, and 4 commercial spaces.

@tennesseeterri 2 ай бұрын

How does the moving truck bring your furniture to your apartment?

@MrMoneyMustacheChannel 2 ай бұрын

@@tennesseeterri The neighborhood is in a long rectangular shape so you can get a moving truck to a streetside spot within a couple hundred feet of any apartment, much like any other apartment building. At that point, you (or your movers) just use a dolly or carry stuff right into the unit. I've been helping neighbors move in, just because it's a fun way to get some exercise and meet new people.

@karlahovde 3 ай бұрын

Great overview, and such a wonderful project. What I wouldn't give to have opportunities to meet my neighbors in a natural way!

@MrMoneyMustacheChannel 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow, I'm a long time fan of both your channel and Culdesac and didn't even realize you were here making this video! As a Culdesac resident for the past few months, I saw myself in a few accidental cameos in your shots but it would have definitely said hello in person if we had met.

@reneeq1136 2 ай бұрын

@mmm my husband and I were there end of January for a week thx to you sharing about your adventure back in November. We took light rail everywhere, worked out daily, and swam with the masters at ASU. Great vacation. We looked for you everywhere. But probably wouldn’t have bothered you if we saw you. ☺️ I am also a long time follower of Kirsten Dirksen. I was wondering if she was there when we were there. Cheers!

@silverlicious2086 3 ай бұрын

There was no mention of emergency services. I saw no fire hydrants. And with the various angles of stairs it would seem difficult for first responders to provide quick assistance and no room for fire trucks, etc. Other than that it's a very cool and interesting concept.

@MrMoneyMustacheChannel 2 ай бұрын

All the standard fire safety and accessibility stuff is here. Buildings have hydrants as well as built-in sprinklers. There are ADA compliant buildings with elevators and ground floor units for those who need them. Main corridor is designed specifically for fire truck access. There are indeed outdoor staircases on many of the buildings, as with most apartments and resorts in warm weather climates which is part of what makes it nice place to live. But they are only 3 stories tall, which means only a few seconds to climb to the top. Much faster for responders to access than a taller building which relies on elevators.

@carlyst2922 3 ай бұрын

Had no idea anything was even available like this in the US. I love to see it and I hope to see it expand and become more widely available.

@brentfisher6484 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful place and video. Thanks!!

@somearchitectTX Ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant!

@johnw65 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful change of lifestyle! Ebikes are creating a new world... Far different from the Tempe I lived in for 3 years...

@spencers-adventures 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I think Mr Money Mustache lives there. Love to see you guys in parts of the video! I've been watching Nicolas's channel too - would love to see more content where we hear from you both. I find myself watching some of the older videos for that side of the channel occasionally. Thanks for all you guys do!

@nicolasboullosa 3 ай бұрын

Hey Spencer, I’m taking it as a compliment coming from you. Your channel is a great resource, will recommend it.

@saundraking7168 2 ай бұрын

Seems like one may have to walk their ebike thru the narrowness to reach ones unit. And the a/c units on the rooftops need sun protection so as not having to work so hard to cool. The AZ sun is brutal at this elevation

@Sidetracked_in_Macau 2 ай бұрын

Very intersting! I'm an American who has lived in Asia since 1996.....I'm somewhat comparing that little culdesac Tempe with what is so commonplace over here....crazy amount of entire cities and huge neighborhoods that no car ever needed, unless you want one. I hope that more communities expand and increase in the U.S. I've long thought that region of the U.S. - CA/AZ would be ideal for it.

@adamwalker7338 2 ай бұрын

The architect didn't create the missing middle, he just addressed it. It's a great copy of southern euro life. It will be nice to see if residents socialize like European villages.

@belindahugheslifestyle 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant ideas, well executed.

@Pr3ttyBrwnTwiin 2 ай бұрын

That plant guy is awesome

@anthanth8713 2 ай бұрын

Honestly this looks or feels very congested

@krestovozdvizhenskiy 3 ай бұрын

So cool there is a big good parking lot just across the street....

@brendaturner7112 3 ай бұрын

Having lived in the valley for 30 years I will tell you the only ones biking in Tempe are college students and in the summer months (April through October) you won't find people out during the daytime walking or biking around unless on the ASU campus . The light rail is generally ridden by students or homeless people and it only goes to downtown Phoenix. It's great if you are going to an event downtown but not realistic for anything else. I've taken the light rail once and that is when it first opened over ten years ago. Additionally, the area on Apache Blvd wasn't a good area in the past. It looks like they've removed the old rundown homes and have gentrified the area for ASU students.

@brockdez1259 3 ай бұрын

My comment is aligned with yours, this is a very virtuous idea and feels like a glorified dorm.

@SuzanneWho 3 ай бұрын

To my eyes it’s too industrial looking. Should have been more of a nod to adobe building. There was a reason adobe building was used so much - cool in the heat and warm in the cold. Nice idea but misses the mark for me. I was interested when I saw the thumbnail pic, but disappointed in the total.

@gdwlaw5549 3 ай бұрын

Please come to Montpellier. The tram and public transport is free for montpellier citizens since the end of 2023!

@matthewraden5210 2 ай бұрын

Vermont?

@skyeseaborn1170 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the horticulture expert involvement! Well done!

@tammyhavlik1015 2 ай бұрын

It's like a pueblo, or reminiscent of cliff dwellings in the desert.

@DanielLoveReel 3 ай бұрын

There's no way this isn't an expensive place to live, but that's not a knock on this development at all. It's going to be expensive because this is the kind of place people want to live. This concept should be a model for building all over the country. Well done.

@valawee 3 ай бұрын

It isn't that expensive especially for the area around it

@katydid2877 2 ай бұрын

@@valawee It’s pretty easy to find a 1 bedroom for less than $1800.

@Vaan362 2 ай бұрын

This is so cool!!

@anybodyoutthere3208 2 ай бұрын

Oh I’ve always wanted to see these new 15 minute cities 🎉

@eduardoconstantino1738 3 ай бұрын

I love it we need more of these around US

@mikeycbaby 3 ай бұрын

This is great. I live in Portland. Haven’t been to Tempe in 20 years. Need to check this out ❤

@3shellyiam 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting. I love in SW Phoenix and had not heard of this place.

@Pr3ttyBrwnTwiin 2 ай бұрын

Tempe has came along way. ❤

@lydiarowe491 7 күн бұрын

This complex brings together so many aspects for better living..a hub for community to interact..being less car dependent..would take up a place there for what it offers for sure..❤

@HombreWithAnOmbre 2 ай бұрын

This place is gorgeous 😍

@t81629 2 ай бұрын

Congrats on America's first 15 minute city. What could go wrong.

@yttrailerparknews 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 exactly

@randomjones8753 2 ай бұрын

Right. All those people packed together in perfect harmony… lol

@latebloomerabroad 2 ай бұрын

I would 100% live in this community! I invented this type of area for myself in the San Francisco Bay area, buying a condo across from a light rail station & a commuter train station, and got a job at a university near the train line (they have shuttles to take employees & students to campus). There were not many businesses near my condo, but I could find anything I wanted within 10 minutes along the light rail line. I was searching for a European style of life.

@c.harris9989 2 ай бұрын

And yet they put the air conditioners on the roof which vibrate nonstop, and send loud compressor noise down through the hollow walls. It's loud! I lived in an apartment building where the ACs were on the roof and that's the first thing I look for now. Contractors never think of stuff like this. ACs need to be outside on firm ground where solid walls and thermal pane windows block the sound to a low hum. But on the roof it's loud compressor noise at all hours night and day.

@laeihbvaljefhbvalejfhbv 2 ай бұрын

A lot of people are comparing this to European cities but really the native tribes of the region built cities in this exact manner, for instance, Paquime in Chihuahua state Mexico.

@claireowo 3 ай бұрын

beautiful, but wish it was more affordable!

@alcoholicmosh 3 ай бұрын

Very nice place, reminds me like living in a mediterranean village

@seandolan9393 3 ай бұрын

If you live 15-20 minutes away from this place (anywhere in the Phoenix metro outside of Tempe basically) rent is significantly cheaper. Further, renters pay for parking lots and the price to rent here is not competing within Tempe for places closer to the city center. It’s making a necessity (safety from cars in a safe place to live) a lifestyle choice in the local streets that are incredibly dangerous. We need competition!

@katydid2877 2 ай бұрын

Easy to find cheaper than this, and this is in a not so nice neighborhood so kinda weird to pay more. No big grocery store nearby. Food City closed.

@katydid2877 2 ай бұрын

I’m sure they got the land cheap though.

@unconventionalideas5683 2 ай бұрын

@@katydid2877They do have their own grocery store here, supposedly.

@katydid2877 2 ай бұрын

@@unconventionalideas5683 How can it be competitively priced though?

@dreaveal7672 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video💚💚💚

@tigerkuma1011 3 ай бұрын

I encourage the principles and the ideas in this but the interior of the apartments is uninspiring and the court yard areas somewhat uninviting. Do the windows need to be so small?

@annjames1837 2 ай бұрын

You won't be able to see the surveillance drones for curfew

@william.darrigo Ай бұрын

I love this!

@tpolerex7282 3 ай бұрын

This evokes the quality of a community of attached and taller cottage courts, a housing archetype that are mostly found in Southern California and happen to still exist by the dozens in the central core of San Diego and where I live in a walkable, 100+ y.o. streetcar suburb. You can tell the residents really grasp the quality of life prospect of this type of living. Having a mostly car-free lifestyle myself I could never imagine living any other way.

@serafinacosta7118 2 ай бұрын

You meant Dingbats , right ?

@sammyp9514 2 ай бұрын

I lived in Tempe from 2011-14, crazy how much it has transformed in 10 years … the light rail changed Phoenix !

@tevagayou6938 2 ай бұрын

My 1960s off-campus college dorm (Bodington Hall in Leeds UK) espoused the same design principles.

@thewiseturtle 3 ай бұрын

YIKES! That bicycling at the beginning was horrific! Never ride on the right side of traffic turning right. And never squeeze between a curb and a car like that (or two cars). This is one reason why so many bike lanes are so deadly, as they encourage dangerous driving by everyone. Always merge carefully into normal traffic if you're coming up to a busy intersection where you're not turning right and you're not already in a normal travel lane when biking, so that you're predictable and visible.

@suspiciousafternoon 2 ай бұрын

this is actually really nice I'd definitely want to live there

@detrapayne61 3 ай бұрын

This is cool, there is something to this, love the community aspect. I wonder if consideration for the need to care for people as they age or those with walking disabilities having to walk up stairs, this can be a little more challenging.

@mikelander 3 ай бұрын

I love this. I hope we see more examples that push this further, where a single block ranges from more dense units to single-family homes. I think people need to see that some form of suburbs can exist where you have a house and a yard, that can coexist with multi-family/low-rise, with a key focus on walkability, community, habitat and trail systems. I'm fairly convinced you could even win a lot of the McMansion crowd over if you just gave them an alternative that isn't mutli-family, but built at a more human scale.

@katydid2877 2 ай бұрын

First, I will preface this by saying, if people like this, and there’s a demand, then developers will build more of this type of complex. To me, first, needs way more covered spaces for those 120 degree summers. What happens to the “earth” underfoot during monsoons? I lived in Tempe for 18 years. I never “sat in traffic” and I love wide open spaces, which is one reason I thought AZ was pretty awesome. Not a fan of the canyons between the buildings. That will be noisy when there’s more people and more noise echoing off those walls. $1460-$2000 for a 1 bdrm is pretty pricey, especially for that neighborhood.

@gwendolynvaliente3539 3 ай бұрын

I see younger people. I don't see older people, I don't see people with disabilities or mobility issues. For most of us cars give us our freedom. In Mountain View, California, the decision was made to close down Castro Street to cars. It's a fun place... for young healthy people. The older people who used to be able to drive to their favorite store, park in front and were able to be part of the community they grew up in, no longer can. I am not saying this is a bad idea, but it needs more work to be inclusive.