The Chicago Cityscape Knowledge Base provides articles, tutorials, and other types of resources to learn how to use the property data platform. [Return to Chicago Cityscape](http://chicagocityscape.com). # First time? If this is your first time using Chicago Cityscape, please read our [[Getting started|welcome guide]]. If you are a new subscriber you can request a 30-minute coaching session over video conference. # Get personal support Additional help can be requested by using our [contact form](https://www.chicagocityscape.com/contact.php). # How it's organized Articles and tutorials – over 120 of them – are categorized into folders in the navigation menu on the left side. Browse the articles, or search for one – there are thousands of keywords you can try, like "heat pump", "vacant lot", and "TOD". The folders are described below: ## About Chicago Cityscape These articles describe features available on the Chicago Cityscape platform, as well as how to use basic features on a computer (like taking a screenshot). ## Account management These articles explain how to manage team features and adjust payment methods and subscriptions. ## ADUs & houses A collection of articles about finding, designing, and building an accessory dwelling unit. Please also visit our [ADU Portal](https://www.chicagocityscape.com/adu/index.php). ## API Some members can access one of our three APIs, returning data about [[API - Property Report|properties]], [[API - Places|places]], and [[API - Parcels|parcels]]. ## Building permits Learn how to find information about [[Building Permits Browser|Chicago building permits]] and [[Pending Permits|pending permit applications]]. ## Case studies A collection of six case studies using interviews with our members, including [[Case study - Cassandra Sneed|Ms. Cass]] and [[Case study - Carlos Robles-Shanahan|Carlos Robles-Shanahan]]. ## Lead generation Find [[Off-market leads|off-market properties]] and [[Upcoming zoning changes|upcoming zoning changes]]. ## Maps Learn how to [[Personal Place|draw a Personal Place]] and find [[Flood zones|flood maps]]. ## Plays & Playbooks These articles describe how to use Chicago Cityscape features based on your job ([[Brokers playbook|here's the playbook for brokers]]) or goal. ## Policy & local resources Learn about the [[Connected Communities]] ordinance or how to get [[Affordable housing data|affordable housing data]]. ## Property Report [[Property Report overview|Property Reports]] are our premier feature, showing data from over 150 sources in one page. ## Saving & tracking data [[Exporting to spreadsheet|Export data to a spreadsheet]] or [[Exporting for GIS|to a GIS application]]. ## Site selection & finding properties One of the primary use cases of the Chicago Cityscape platform is to find developable property for housing. - [[Developable properties|List of all articles related to finding developable property]] Find properties that are [[Vacant properties|vacant]], have a [[Properties with tax incentive|tax incentive]], [[Chicago-owned property|owned by the City of Chicago]], in [[Vacant lots near transit|transit-served areas]], or are a [[Picks|Chicago Cityscape Pick]] that has excellent development characteristics.