The Department of Community Planning and Economic Development, governed by the City of Minneapolis in Minnesota, offers planning and zoning tools and assistance. The department also promotes historic preservation and the artistic and cultural life of the city. It provides staff support for the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation and Arts commissions. The Department of Community Planning and Economic Development administers emergency shelter and transitional housing programs and works in association with community organizations, housing developers, funders, lenders and government partners. It supports commercial and industrial activities for the development and redevelopment of transit corridors, neighborhood commercial nodes and industrial business park opportunity areas. The department offers assistance and financing tools for several businesses. In addition, The Department of Community Planning and Economic Development provides a variety of employment and training programs for youths, adults and area employers.