Workshops

Since 1997, CCLF has hosted technical assistance workshops on a variety of topics related to community development and affordable housing.

To register for a workhop, see "Upcoming Workshops" at the right on this page, or workshop [at] cclfchicago [dot] org (contact our workshop coordinator).

2011 workshops

Project Readiness Workshops
March 29, June 28, December 6

Offered several times throughout the year, this is a one-day primer on affordable housing development for community practitioners. Click here to register for the December 6 workshop.

Sustainability 101 Series
May 20, June 17, July 15

NEW! This in-depth series explores integrated design, green benchmarking, risk management and financing with resources and case studies. Receive a Sustainable Builder certificate for the full series, or pick and choose your sessions. For more information or to register, click here.
       May 20--Sustainability 101: Intro to Integrated Design and Principles
       June 17--Sustainability 101: Operations and Implementation
       July 15--Sustainability 101: Programs, Practices and Resources

Housing Cooperatives and Communities Potluck
September 24 

A free, half-day opportunity to meet and network with emerging and vetran co-op organizations from throughout the Chicago area.  Topics will include fair housing law and practice, understanding your financial statements, and building group consensus.  Bring a dish to pass and join us!

Building for Sustainability
October 20-21

A compact, two-day overview of affordable geen design and development. The class is held at the Chicago Center for Green Technology and may be eligible for continuing education credit. Click here to register.

For more information about CCLF"s workshops, contact us at 312-252-0437 or workshop [at] cclfchicago [dot] org (email the workshop coordinator).