Switching from vehicles to public transportation, biking and walking can cut individuals’ carbon emissions by 2.2 to 3.6 tonnes annually, according to the United Nations. That means that when Culdesac is fully built in a few years, with around 760 units and 1,000 residents, the community could prevent around 3,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere each year.
Plan your trip:
How to get there: Take the light rail from the Phoenix airport in 30 minutes, or from downtown Phoenix in about 45 minutes. If you’re driving, Culdesac (2025 E Apache Blvd, Tempe) has parking for visitors.
Where to stay: The hip Moxy Hotel Tempe and the funky, artsy FOUND:RE in downtown Phoenix are both located along the light rail line.
What to do: Try your hand at pottery making in Pip Crafts + Clay. Shop for curated pre-loved clothing at Sew Used. Browse garden items and housewares at Maricopa Botanicals.
Where to eat: Cocina Chiwas for creative riffs on cuisine from Chihuahua, Mexico. Its seasonal beer garden, El Jardín Chiwas, feels festive thanks to cornhole, s’mores at the fire pits and trivia Thursdays. Start the day with Navajo-inspired blue corn croissants from
When to go: November through April for milder temperatures.
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