Car-Free Living: Exploring Culdesac, America's First Modern Car-Free Neighborhood

Sunday, 2025/10/26155 words2 minutes996 reads
In Tempe, Arizona, there is a special place called Culdesac. It is the first neighborhood in the USA where people do not use cars. The streets are for walking and biking only.
Culdesac looks like a small town in Greece or Italy. It has small streets and white buildings. There are many shops, restaurants, and places to meet friends. People who live there say it feels like being on vacation.
This new way of living helps the environment. It makes less pollution and keeps the area cooler. People in Culdesac can walk to many places they need to go. If they need to travel far, they can use bikes, buses, or shared cars.
Visitors can come to see this new kind of neighborhood. They can eat at nice restaurants, shop in small stores, and enjoy the outdoor areas. It shows how cities might look in the future, with fewer cars and more space for people.
Car-Free Living: Exploring Culdesac, America's First Modern Car-Free Neighborhood

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  • neighborhood
  • environment
  • pollution

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    What makes Culdesac different from other neighborhoods?