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Tempe's Culdesac: A Cool, Car-Free Mediterranean Community

8/29/2025

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Culdesac, a new car-free community in Tempe, Arizona, employs Mediterranean design for cooler living conditions.
The neighborhood includes tall, white buildings and shaded alleys, lowering ground temperatures compared to typical developments.
Modeled after European towns, Culdesac encourages social interactions and aims to reduce car dependency in urban planning.

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Story summary

Culdesac, a new car-free community in Tempe, Arizona, employs Mediterranean design for cooler living conditions.
The neighborhood includes tall, white buildings and shaded alleys, lowering ground temperatures compared to typical developments.
Modeled after European towns, Culdesac encourages social interactions and aims to reduce car dependency in urban planning.