The Community Development Department consists of three divisions: Planning, Community Preservation, and Redevelopment. Planning is tasked with short and long-term community planning. Redevelopment's goal is to revitalize certain portions of the City; create, preserve, and enhance affordable housing; and seek creative, long-term redevelopment opportunities. Community Preservation maintains and assures the safety, appearance and value of buildings and property in the City. All three divisions coordinate with other City departments, the citizenry and those who do business in the community to help plan and sustain the Santa Clarita way of life.