From Nay to Yea: Building Brookhaven | Atlanta Regional Commission State of the Region

The City of Brookhaven, Georgia, celebrated its 13th anniversary with a focus on community growth, infrastructure investment, and sustainable development. Mayor Andrew Dukes highlighted the city's commitment to enhancing quality of life through significant investments exceeding a quarter billion dollars in infrastructure projects, including flood mitigation and connectivity improvements. Key initiatives include the design of a pedestrian bridge over I-85 to connect residents to major hospitals and employment centers, expansion of green spaces with nearly 200 acres acquired, and the phased development of the Peachtree Creek Greenway to link neighborhoods and promote recreation. The city also emphasized affordable housing, establishing a task force in 2017 that recommended a 10% workforce housing mandate in new developments, and partnering with the DeKalb Housing Authority to create 120 affordable units. These efforts reflect Brookhaven's integrated approach to smart growth, equity, and community collaboration, aiming to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable urban environment.