Thinking about moving to Phoenix, AZ? From the city's best neighborhoods to the lowdown on things to do and food options, here's what you need to know about living in Phoenix.
Walkability: Although Phoenix is a car-dependant city and has a low Walk Score of 41, it does have several neighborhoods where you can run errands on foot. These include Downtown, Coronado and Garfield.
Bikeability: Phoenix has been making strides to improve its biking options in recent years and now has a Bike Score of 56. The City of Phoenix is in the process of implementing a bicycling plan.
Public Transportation: Getting around Phoenix is easy! The Valley Metro Rail (known as the 'light rail' by locals) is Phoenix's main method of public transportation. The 28-mile line links Phoenix to the neighboring communities of Tempe and Mesa, and includes stops at attractions such as Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Chase Field, PHX Arena (formerly Talking Stick Resort Arena) and Tempe's Mill Avenue.
Festivals and Events: Events in Phoenix, Arizona are an exciting blend of concerts, shows, festivals and special events. Highlights throughout the year include Las Noches de Las Luminarias, where Desert Botanical Garden glows with more than 8,000 hand lit luminaria bags; Phoenix Pride in spring and a variety of music and food festivals.
Outdoor activities: This is one city where outdoor activities reign supreme. Hikers, bikers and climbers in Greater Phoenix will have endless fun exploring the Sonoran Desert, from easy routes around the red rock buttes of Papago Park, to the tough but rewarding climb to the peak of Camelback Mountain,
Culture: Phoenix is home to a rich arts-and-culture environment. You can enjoy performances at theaters all across the city, concert halls and cultural centers are top attractions, and art and history lovers can while away time at all sorts of fascinating museums.
Sports: Sports lovers will have plenty of reasons to cheer here. Phoenix fields teams in all four major professional sports leagues: The NFL's Arizona Cardinals, NBA's Phoenix Suns, MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks and NHL's Arizona Coyotes.
Dining out in Phoenix: Phoenix has a delicious mix of cuisines to try, from Southwestern and Mexican cuisine to famous steakhouses and Middle Eastern eats, Latin cuisine, tempting Thai dishes, and lots more. It's a haven for foodies!
Bars and nightlife in Seattle: The nightlife in Phoenix is buzzing, with all sorts of watering holes. Top areas to hit up on a night out include Downtown (check out Crescent Ballroom, where local and national music acts take to the stage most every night of the year) and Old Town Scottsdale.
Grocery shopping in Phoenix: From large supermarkets to specialty store and everything in between, there's endless stores to get your groceries in Phoenix. You can see which grocery stores deliver to any of our Phoenix listings.
This style of home was born in the 1800s and 1900s with thanks to Britain's industrial revolution and the subsequent Arts and Crafts Movement which rejected mass-production in favor of handcrafted works of art.
The term "craftsman" was originally just reserved for homes built from the plans and blueprints of Gustav Stickley, design leader, leading voice of the Arts and Crafts movement in America, founder and editor of 'The Craftsman' magazine, and furniture manufacturer. His design philosophy was a major influence on American craftsman architecture. People welcomed the simplicity, modesty, and functionality of this style of home over the frills, fuss, and eclectic style of traditional Victorians. This was a home for the hardworking American.
* Low-pitched, triangular roof
* Overhanging eaves
* Covered front porches
* Pillars and columns along the entry
* Dormer windows
* Exposed rafters
* Double hanging windows
* Patterned window panes or multi-paned windows
* Muted, earthy tones
* Materials like wood, brick, stone, and stucco
* Large fireplaces
* Practical and functional floor plan
* Built-in cabinetry and shelves
* Nooks
* Window seats
* Natural materials like wood
There are 4 Craftsman Style Homes in Greater Phoenix, AZ currently.