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).

2012 Tentative workshops

Project Readiness Workshops
March 27, July 10, December 4

Aquire the tools to begin your organization's affordable housing project. Offered several times throughout the year, this is a one-day primer on affordable housing development for community practitioners. Register today for the next PRW workshop. 

Sustainability 101 - Emerging Practices
TBD

Covering topics from the latest green building certifications, such as Passive House and Living Building Challenge, to how geothermal systems are operating in affordable housing developments, these higher-level sustainability half-day workshops will help developers keep abreast of latest green building trends. 

Workers Cooperatives Workshop - NEW
April

To celebrate the Year of the Cooperative, CCLF will hosting a workshop for people interested in or already part of a workers co-op. More details coming soon.

Housing Cooperatives and Communities Potluck
September

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 11-12

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.

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