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Community development institute (CDI) mid-atlantic

About 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.

2026 training dates

March 23-26, 2026

Community Education Building

1200 N. French Street

Wilmington, DE 19801

 

Event Parking: 

Colonial Parking

1003 W 12th St, Wilmington 19801

Hotel Accommodations:

We have reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate for CDI Attendees at the Sheraton Hotel in Wilmington. There is a parking fee of $12 per night. 

Professional Community Economic Developer (PCED) Certification

Exam date: May 22, 2026

Community Education Building 
1200 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

 

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the CCRS office, and/or schedule a meeting to speak with Roger Hesketh, Director of Community Revitalization.

Roger Hesketh

Director, Community Revitilization