Creating Reports with Layer Data from City as a Platform in Google Looker Studio
City as a Platform (CaaP) provides powerful spatial and contextual data through its Layer system — and integrating that with Google Looker Studio allows users to visualize this data in an intuitive, report-ready format. This guide walks you through the configuration of the CaaP Layer connector, helping teams in urban planning, analytics, and operations easily connect their instance and explore relevant data layers. Whether you're tracking mobility, infrastructure, or service coverage, this process ensures seamless access to valuable geospatial insights.
1. Select the relevant City as a Platform Connector
Navigate to your Google Looker Studio main page and select your report or create a new one.
Add a new Data Source to your report.
From the list of available data sources, search for the relevant City as a Platform connector.
Looker Studio connectors search.
Configure the data source connection to match your City as a Platform instance and data
Confirm access to your CaaP instance
In the initial CaaP connector configuration screen, type your instance name (the CaaP instance name must match the prefix of your CaaP instance URL: https://INSTANCE_NAME.city-platform.com’).
Type the CaaP API Key (CaaP API Keys are created and managed in the CaaP Manager by users with Administrator role).
CaaP Layer Looker Studio connector config - step 1.
Click Next to proceed with the configuration.
Select a CaaP Layer
If the connector was able to establish a connection with your instance using the provided API Key, you will be able to select the Layer to be used as your data source from a list of available layers from your CaaP instance:
CaaP Layer Looker Studio connector config - step 2.
Click Connect.
Confirm the schema
Once you are connected to the Layer as a data source, you will be shown its schema with its fields, and you are able to add the data source to your report.
CaaP Layer Looker Studio layer schema.
Use CaaP layer data in your report
You can now use the layer data in your Looker Studio dashboards and reports.
CaaP Layer Looker Studio layer data.
Once connected, CaaP Layer data becomes a powerful component of your Looker Studio dashboards — enabling you to analyze and present spatial information that supports smarter planning and decision-making. With the right configuration, your team can transform static layers into dynamic visuals and share real-time data stories across departments. To ensure secure and accurate setup, always manage API keys and access through authorized CaaP administrators.
