A new development in Tempe, Arizona, seems to be taking pretty seriously the notion that Americans seem to be embracing that you can be happy without owning anything. world economic forum. Renters are provided with a variety of urban lifestyle amenities within walking or biking distance, eliminating the need to use most personal assets, including a car.
dead end It is a 17 acre site. ”mediterranean style” Located just a few miles east of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, this rental complex offers up to three-bedroom apartments and studios with minimum rental rates of $1,300 per month, but no parking or garages. So residents can walk or bike almost anywhere they need to go.
You don’t have to go far. The Culdesac neighborhood features grocery stores, retail stores, restaurants, gyms, yoga studios, medical spas, and outdoor gathering spaces that encourage community interaction. For longer trips, each resident has a free light rail pass at their disposal and discounted Lyft fares. Her first 200 residents were also given free electric bikes.
The idea of living in an area with no unsightly parking lots and little car-related traffic sounds appealing, especially to many young people interested in the easy access and fun nightlife of city life without the high prices. Sho. “We look back fondly on our college days because it was the only time most people lived in a walkable neighborhood,” Culdesac co-founder Ryan Johnson argued. “People are happier, healthier, and wealthier when they live in walkable neighborhoods.”
However, development without Culdesac and similar cars has significant drawbacks. First, all Culdesac residents appear to rent rather than own their living spaces. The company’s website makes no mention of condominium housing or rental opportunities.
Living without a car can also limit people’s freedom to travel at times and to destinations of their own choosing. They must travel according to light rail schedules and the practical limitations of e-bike and ride-sharing options.
NBC News It notes that the environment can also be an issue for some. In the Phoenix metropolitan area, summer temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees, and the dry climate means there are few clouds or trees to shade the area from the scorching sun.
But so far, Culdesac has had some success. The first residents moved in about six months ago, and owners hope to add 1,000 residents by next year.
Culdesac resident Vanessa Fox, 32, seems satisfied with her current living situation. “For some people, a car equals freedom, but for me it’s a restriction,” she says. “Freedom is simply being able to go outside and access different places.”
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