Proof of Usefulness Report

Culdesac

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+586
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Culdesac Tempe is a highly capitalized ($30M+ Series A, $200M+ real estate capital) and widely recognized 'car-free neighborhood' project with significant real-world utility and urban planning innovation. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and vague details. While the project's physical reality and market backing justify a high score comparable to major scale-ups, the score is penalized heavily by the poor response quality and unreliable claims in the entry form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+60
Technical Innovation+112
Evidence Of Traction+135
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+630
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+586

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Culdesac Tempe — the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the U.S. — will be home to over 1,000 people. We’ve pulled out the parking lots to make room for acres of greenspace, friendly courtyards, and shops right at your doorstep. We’re bringing together services like ridesharing, bikes, scooters, and same-day grocery delivery, so zero private cars means zero hassle. Plus, an on-site light rail stop makes it a breeze to get downtown for work.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline