Search Searching...
| Name footer | Neighborhood footer | City footer | Category footer | Source footer |
Better data, better development
Get to acquisition and groundbreaking sooner – Chicago Cityscape has the maps, data, and tools you need to start or expand your portfolio in one place
What our members say about us
"Chicago Cityscape solves the pain of having to go through multiple city and county websites to gather information by providing all the info in one screen. Features such as zoning appeal information, TOD eligibility, demolition and building permits in neighborhoods are just what I need as an architect to cater to my clients. I would highly recommend Chicago Cityscape as the premier source of Chicago's real estate analysis."
- Prashanth Mahakali, AIA / PMPC Architects
New construction
New construction projects in Chicago since Monday, Jun 18th
Permits pulled
New construction permits pulled in Chicago in the last 2 months
Click on a company or person name to view their in-depth profile, with project history, map, and associated companies
Latest blog post Thursday, June 14, 2018
Look up how much of your property taxes are going into a TIF district
by Steven Vance
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts are areas where property tax revenues above the amount collected when the district was established are diverted into separate funds that can only be used to pay for projects that fulfill goals outlined in a redevelopment plan.
They skim the property tax revenue from all property value increases in that district (that’s the “increment” in TIF). In Chicago they’ve been used to pay for new school construction, big box stores, affordable housing, and the Wintrust Arena. The funds have also been used to help small businesses to expand and hire more local workers as well as retrain workers. In local infrastructure, the funds have paid for road resurfacing, bike lanes, and Divvy stations.
When you look up a PIN on Chicago Cityscape, we’ll tell you if...
Want to write for Chicago Cityscape? Get in touch.