Culdesac Art Master Plan

2024 Crescordia Award Recipients

Culdesac Tempe is a new mixed-used housing development in the Urban Core of Tempe containing 700+ apartments for rent, live-work studios, restaurants, a market and several thriving businesses. The development is the first car free housing development in the US, placed directly along the Valley Metro Light Rail line at Apache Blvd & Smith Rd. Knowing that artwork is an important part of enhancing and growing a new community, Culdesac hired coLAB studio as an art-manager to locate public art opportunities within the campus,  Culdesac soon expanded the art plan to 20 art locations, and seven local artists The concept of the car-free development is deeply rooted in sustainability: less cars equals cleaner air, less traffic, and quieter neighborhoods. All of this has been captured in the art installations throughout the project.