Arizona’s Culdesac: A Car-Free Paradise or Part of the Proble
We were wrong about Culdesac.
There used to be an article about Culdesac here. It was a poor representation of Strong Towns ideas, and we decided to retract it. We all have a hand in building strong towns, and it can take many different forms. We’re here to celebrate every effort.
For a better representation of the Strong Towns approach, check out this article:
“Challenging the Status Quo: The Case for Celebrating Different Developments” by Edward Erfurt
When a development project dares to break the Suburban Experiment mold, it faces intense scrutiny from both opponents and advocates. Ironically, these are the very projects we should be studying — and even celebrating. Culdesac Tempe, a car-free community in Arizona, is one such project.
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