Ryan Johnson: How Culdesac Tempe Develops Freedom, Revenue, and Belonging
Podcast: The Strong Towns PodcastPublished On: Mon Jun 30 2025
Description: Chuck sits down with Ryan Johnson, the founder and visionary behind Culdesac Tempe, the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the U.S. They discuss the realities of living in and developing a community like Culdesac, from transportation costs to working with local government. Ryan explains how they maintain walkability in an Arizona desert, how they successfully nurture small businesses, and how they encourage people to embrace co-ownership of the community. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Learn more about Culdesac. Chuck Marohn (Substack) This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership, including member-exclusive perks.
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