The Community Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero had an active redevelopment and economic development operation, and an active affordable housing operation.  The Agency was suspended on February 1, 2012, in accordance with dissolution legislation. On January 10, 2012, the Atascadero City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-002, electing to serve as the successor to the Community Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero for redevelopment purposes, and also elected to retain the housing assets and functions previously performed by the Community Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero.