ColoradoOpenData.org has just been launched. The new site says that it draws from the experience of data.gov.uk and data.gov, and is organized by Colorado Smart Communities, a group dedicated to transforming Colorado government through the use of technology.

The site aims to be a clearinghouse of government data and applications, and includes references to a host of tools, many of which are Open Source. The site has very little data or applications yet, but launched as a sparse offering in order to solicit feedback and help gain momentum.

The site isn’t aligned to a specific government data source or objective, so it will be interesting to see if it thrives. The home page includes some for-sale sponsor tags, aimed I’m sure at providing some revenue to cover the costs. Without a reliable source of funding, it will not prove sustainable, which may lead others to question its validity. There may be room here though for a “neutral” third party as the source for data collection across different government jurisdictions.

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