WINNERS AND DATASETS
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Abodio (Colorado Springs)
Abodio aims to simplify and streamline the process of planning and building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for homeowners and contractors by creating a database of building codes, zoning laws, ordinances and individual parcel data. This data is combined and analyzed to generate new insights about individual properties.
The team’s motivation behind their product: “Finding solutions to create more affordable housing is a high priority for cities right now. ADUs are set to grow in popularity as a solution that not only provides needed affordable housing but also allows homeowners to generate some extra income.”
Datasets Used
Datasets on CIM
Statewide Aggregate Parcels in Colorado 2018 (Public)
OEDIT Opportunity Zones
Census Tracts in Colorado 2016
Other Datasets
City of Fort Collins Zoning Map
City of Denver Zoning Map
City of Durango Zoning Code
Business Incentives (Grand Junction)
Business Incentives is a search tool for entrepreneurs that aggregates data from multiple entities and displays results for grants, loans, tax incentives, enterprise and opportunity zones as well as other types of resources and funding.
The team’s motivation behind their product: “Seven out of 10 businesses fail each year. Lots of business owners have good intentions, but that does not pay the bills. Grants, tax incentives and loans are out there, but they’re hard to find. That’s a lot of money just waiting to be claimed, if only there was a way to find it. Business Incentives aims to do it better than their competition by aggregating multiple sources in one spot with a simple and easy-to-use interface.””
Datasets Used
Datasets on CIM
OEDIT Opportunity Zones
OEDIT Enterprise Zones
FlowCodeColorado (Fort Collins)
FlowCodeColorado focused their analysis on forecasting times when water surplus is released downstream (aka “free river” events) using publicly available historical data. This project intends to inform owners of oil and gas companies when they can capture water for their processing that would otherwise be purchased at non-surplus times.
Datasets Used
Datasets on CIM
Division of Water Resources (DWR) Call History
Division of Water Resources (DWR) Current Surface Water Conditions
Carbos (Fort Collins)
Carbos leverages public data and blockchain technology to remove the barrier to entry into the carbon marketplace. By bringing small carbon offset projects to market, Carbos allows environmentally conscious business owners to invest in local carbon sequestration resources rather than large international projects.
The team’s motivation behind their product: “Climate change is an issue we can’t escape, and Colorado has the potential to generate billion from carbon trading just from the agricultural sector. Carbos wants to help establish an equitable system for carbon trading to help Colorado become a leader in global carbon offset projects.”
Datasets Used
Datasets on CIM
Statewide Aggregate Parcels in Colorado 2018 (Public)
Other Datasets
