agency actively encourages the use of energy-efficient building standards and materials in the construction of community real estate developments. Project example: In 2007, CCLF provided nearly $1.2 million in pre-development funding to the Historic Pacesetter LP / Whistler Crossing project in Riverdale, Illinois. The money went to support the first phase of mixed-use, mixed income subdivision redevelopment (housing for rental and ownership, as well as new commercial space). The project featured the following design features: solar water heating systems, low-VOC materials, energy-efficient appliances, recycled and locally sourced building materials, bioswales, and transit-oriented design. CCLF has organized an annual Building for Sustainability workshop since 2006, and regularly hosts a Sustainable Builders Working Group for community development professionals interested in supporting sustainable community projects. CCLF has published several editions of "A Guide to Building for Sustainability," a booklet of techniques, resources, and case studies of affordable housing. In 2009, the agency released a new website dedicated to sustainable building resources in the Chicago area. See also Affordable housing Community development financial institution (CDFI) Opportunity finance I-GO Accion USA Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Lutheran Volunteer Corps References External links Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF) official site 2009 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions, accessed June 16, 2009 "Green building program targets affordable housing," Chicago Tribune, October 7, 2007 "Workshops offer help to novice developers," Chicago Tribune, February 18, 2007 "Community Lender Seeking Spotlight," Crain's Chicago Business, September 18, 2006 (PDF version here) "Federal CDFI Fund gives $1.4M to three local lenders," Crain's Chicago Business, August 25, 2006 "Chicago Community Loan Fund Meeting Human Needs," SocialFunds, January 12, 2001 Non-profit organizations based in Chicago