Observed arrival · 2026-10-05
CoolBlocks: a street-level heat simulator
An interactive map for exploring how trees, buildings, and surface choices could change outdoor heat around the University of Sydney.
○Open
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$Paid
†Ads
✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- People exploring street-level heat and shade
- Worth noticing
- Tree controls offer 6, 10, and 15-metre sizes; surface options include grass, reflective asphalt, dark asphalt, paving, bare soil, and water.
Field notes
The controls distinguish tree size, surface material, and building changes rather than treating shade as a single toggle. Visitors can compare a real-world view with a “how hot it feels” view and adjust the time through the day. The homepage identifies the University of Sydney area as its coverage, though the extracted page still displayed “Loading the area…”
Observed signals
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
○OpenPublic substance visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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