Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Brookhaven celebrates MLK Day The City of Brookhaven celebrated MLK Day with its annual dinner at historic Lynwood Park. The event featured a keynote address by Congressman Hank Johnson, recognition of the Lynwood Trailblazers, live musical performances, and remarks by Brookhaven elected officials, including Mayor John Park, District 1 Councilmember Michael Diaz, and Mayor Pro Tem and District 4 Councilmember John Funny. Mayor John Park highlights City successes and goals at Chamber luncheon Mayor John Park was the guest speaker at the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon this week. During the event, he talked about City projects and goals. Brookhaven holds Buford Highway Summit Mayor Pro Tem and District 4 Councilmember John Funny hosted a Buford Highway Redevelopment Summit this week. The event, which featured City and guest presentations, focused on the City’s vision for the Buford Highway Corridor, the Buford Highway Nodal Study, an overview of the commercial real estate market and market projections, financing and incentive options, as well as community workforce development programs that have been used to spur development. Brookhaven's ADA Transition Plan ready for public review The City of Brookhaven is committed to providing public facilities that are accessible to all members of the community. The purpose of this ADA Transition Plan is to self-evaluate the pedestrian facilities within the City rights-of-way such as sidewalks and curb ramps. The City is also committed to meet the obligations under Title II of the American with Disability Act (ADA). More info here. Multimodal Study public input period extended to March 2024 Due to a high volume of community feedback regarding Brookhaven’s Multimodal Study, the public input process has been extended through March 1, 2024. The Multimodal Study will serve as an update to the City’s first Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan, which was adopted in 2016. The plan examined existing conditions and identified locations where improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians were most needed with an expanded multimodal focus. More info here. Briarwood Recreation Center closed for park renovations With the Brookhaven City Council’s approval Sept. 12 of one of the final Park Bond construction contracts, Briarwood Recreation Center is closed for park renovations. The rec center is closed until late spring for parking lot and stormwater work. The Briarwood Way entrance is permanently closed. Enter the park through the main entrance on Briarwood Road. During construction, the park drive will be closed below the tennis courts. The playground and tennis courts will remain open during construction. More information is available at https://www.brookhavenga.gov/parks-bond-ref. Click here for an FAQ sheet addressing frequently asked questions we have received concerning the upcoming Briarwood Park Improvements project. Glass recycling now available at the Public Safety Building With Briarwood Park undergoing renovations, glass recycling is now available in the parking lot of the new Public Safety Building, located at 1793 Briarwood Road. Future Brookhaven City Hall News & Updates The future Brookhaven City Hall will be a gathering space for conducting the people’s business, to celebrate as a community, exchange ideas, and serve as a focal point and NorthStar for the City of Brookhaven within the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Brookhaven City Hall will be located at the corner of Peachtree Road and North Druid Hills Road on the existing long-term MARTA parking lot. Click here for more information, including construction updates, plans, presentations and a virtual tour of the future building. CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL - MARCH 23 & 24 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival returns March 23-24 The City of Brookhaven announces the 2024 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, taking place Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24, at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven. In addition to a free concert featuring headliners +Live+ and Barenaked Ladies and more, this year’s festival brings back favorites such as the Splash Artists’ Market, Kidz Zone, Pet World, Classic Car Show, and Food Trucks. The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom 5K will take place on Saturday, March 16. For more information about the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, visit www.BrookCherryFest.org, and Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @BrookCherryFest. Registration open for 2024 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom 5K Registration is now open for the 2024 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5K, taking place Saturday, March 16, at 8:30 a.m. at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road. This year’s 5K, which is both USATF-certified for 2024 Peachtree Road Race qualifying and a fundraiser for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, will take runners through Brookhaven’s Blackburn Park. Registration