Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources The Brookhaven Blast Brookhaven News, Updates and Resources CITY OF BROOKHAVEN NEWS Brookhaven breaks ground on PCG athletic field The City of Brookhaven broke ground this week on an athletic field that can be utlized for soccer and other sports along the Peachtree Creek Greenway. Watch above video for more exciting details! Brookhaven awarded Green Communities Certification The City of Brookhaven has been recognized with the Green Communities Certification by the Atlanta Regional Commission. Brookhaven joins 17 local governments in the metro Atlanta area under the Green Communities Program. The ARC developed the Green Communities certification program in 2009 to certify local governments that prioritize programs and policies that lead to a more sustainable region. Pictured: Former Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst (center) accepts the Green Communities Certification on behalf of the City of Brookhaven. 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 and more info here. UPCOMING CITY EVENTS & MEETINGS Next City Council Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 13 The Brookhaven City Council's next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Click here for agendas and other information. PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS ROAD CLOSURES & ALERTS ADA Ramp/Sidewalk Project begins An ADA ramp and sidewalk repair and replacement project begins on Monday, Jan. 29. While traffic control measures will be in place, traffic is not expected to be impacted. However, caution should be used in theses areas. Check this link for more information and weekly schedule updates. The City's 2024 ADA transition plan is posted and ready for public review. More info here. Dresden Drive Lane Closures: Jan. 29-Feb. 12 Starting on Monday, Jan.