After months of delays, the City of Brookhaven has opened its newest government office building at 2665 Buford Highway, which will house the planning, engineering, and permitting departments.
The PEP building contains Brookhaven Public Works, Engineering, Permitting, Community Development, Zoning, Inspections, Code Enforcement, and Facility Services. The location will serve as the official meeting space for the Brookhaven Planning Commission, Board of Appeals, and the Arts and Culture Commission.
An upgraded technology infrastructure is set to accommodate live streaming of public meetings.
“After 13 years of getting by on leased space, we now have a permanent center of operations that addresses our current and future needs as we continue to grow,” council member John Funny said.
The 16,268-square-foot PEP building was purchased by the city in April 2022, after leasing the space for several years to accommodate the Brookhaven Police Department and municipal court, according to a press release.
In 2022, Brookhaven City Council approved a $4.6 million purchase of the building and property. The Brookhaven Police Department and municipal court moved to the brand-new Public Safety Building overlooking Peachtree Creek Greenway in July 2023. That building had similar issues involving delays, as well as budget overruns.
City Manager Christian Sigman said the building and the improvements that have been made give the city the flexibility to use the location for a backup to city hall, if a catastrophic event were to occur.
“This building and location are ideal to provide services to neighbors, the contracting community and developers,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Park. “It’s a conveniently located one-stop shop for this suite of services.”
The highly anticipated Brookhaven City Centre opening is set for this summer at the corner of North Druid Hills Road and Peachtree Road.