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About the Community Development Institute (CDI) MID-ATLANTIC

​​​The mission of CDI is to empower people with the knowledge and skills necessary to proactively​ improve the physical and human resources of their communities, thereby increasing the quality of life for all citizens.

​The CDI program consists of three, four-day training sessions which can be completed in subsequent years at the same site location or by fast-tracking to multiple sites within the CDI network in a single year or more.

Please visit the CDI website to learn more about the CDI network and the Community Development Council.

Professional Community Economic Developer (PCED) Certification

Please visit the CDI website to learn more about the PCED certification exam and eligibility requirements.​

Contact Us

To sign up for CDI 2025 updates or more information, please contact Roger Hesketh, Director of Community Revitalization.

Roger Hesketh

Director, Community Revitilization
 302-573-4422