Blackmon Rogers Architects LLC

15/09/2024

https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2024/09/06/lessons-‘car-free’-culdesac

Nationally recognized Culdesac Tempe is living up to its hype—the question is to what extent cities will get out of the way to allow this to happen elsewhere.

17/12/2023

🌟 Thrilled to see Daniel Parolek share his insights with author Patrick Sisson in this Bloomberg article on revolutionizing urban living. The developers of Culdesac Tempe, a 15.5-acre, 760-unit mixed-use community without cars or parking, are looking to export their design model to other cities.⁠
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Dan's innovative leadership in continues to shape the future of sustainable, car-free communities. Check out the article to learn how ' work on Culdesac Tempe is leading the way in redefining city living.⁠
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Read article here 🔗 ⁠
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-12-15/culdesac-tempe-s-car-free-development-model-is-hitting-the-road

02/09/2022

https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2022/09/02/car-free-development-substantially-built?fbclid=IwAR2jsJuiWIKwVlMH3HfBuJzUKhlgc6IjWZ1M-uUYq4zuaXV7TH_zYRn82wk

A video of construction shows the public spaces taking shape at the innovative Culdesac Tempe, in Arizona. Designer: “Car-free is the future of New Urbanism.”

07/03/2022

If you haven't seen Culdesac yet, this car-free community is currently under construction in Tempe, AZ. We enjoyed working with Opticos on the Schematic Design of the 3 story Mixed Use building anchoring the plaza (building with the sunshade attached)

Join us for a virtual tour of Culdesac! This incredible car-free community is set to offer mobility-rich living for thousands of future residents, giving them access to restaurants, shared community spaces, cafes and maker spaces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df35AaFZmJo

14/01/2022

The patio for Cocina Chiwas at has been graded and framed. Culdesac residents will be within walking distance of this delicious restaurant specializing in regional cuisine from Chihuahua, Sinaloa and Sonora. You can read more about the retailers opening at Culdesac on our blog: https://bit.ly/3t7kFY4

19/10/2020

Love these great photos from our client and friend showing how they are enjoying the deck and pergola we designed.

09/10/2020

Signs are going up and lots of finishing touches inside before one of our favorite clients moves into their new home. Thanks to a great team!

05/08/2020

Progress on the new Skin Wellness in Homewood. Thankful for a talented team and a great client.

04/08/2020

We’re looking forward to seeing the new Chico cabins and bathhouses put to use next summer. @ Camp Winnataska

03/04/2020

19/11/2019

We’ve had a great experience working with Opticos Design on Culdesac in Tempe, AZ. The first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the United States. Read more at Culdesac.com. @ Tempe, Arizona

18/06/2019

“Scenes from The Ratskeller” @ Louisville, Kentucky