The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) voted on May 13 to award $13.5 million in federal funding to complete Phase II of the Peachtree Creek Greenway (PCG) in Brookhaven.
“This is a transformative moment for Brookhaven,” said Mayor John Park in a release from the city. “The PCG has always been about creating connections between our neighborhoods, our businesses, and our region. With this funding secured, we are turning that vision into reality and taking the next major step toward a more connected and accessible city.”
Phase II builds on the 2019 completion of the Phase I “Model Mile,” and provides a to PATH 400, the South Fork Conservancy Trails, and the Atlanta Beltline (ABL) Northeast Trail.
Phase II is 1.1 miles in length, with a 14-foot-wide concrete multi-use path to be constructed in a corridor “currently consisting of undeveloped woods, steep creek banks, and existing overhead roadway bridges,” according to the city’s website page about the project.
“To minimize impacts to the creek’s flood elevation and to meet the City of Brookhaven’s commitment to resilient and environmentally sensitive design standards, the final design consists of seven pedestrian bridges and a majority boardwalk adjacent to and over the creek,” the website said.
When complete, it will provide last-mile connectivity to MARTA’s Buford Highway line and Lindbergh Station, as well as pedestrian access to retail, housing, and job centers at Children’s Healthcare, Emory Executive Park, and Northbend, the $600 million development replacing Corporate Square on Phase I of the PCG, according to the city’s release.
“This investment reflects years of planning and strong partnerships with the ARC, GDOT, and our federal representatives who have relentlessly advanced this vision,” District 4 Council Member John Funny said. “These partnerships across every sector are now delivering infrastructure that will serve generations. The PCG is not only improving mobility; it is driving economic opportunity in Brookhaven and enhancing quality of life across metro Atlanta.”
The Phase II advancement also coincides with a recently approved $150 million private redevelopment along North Druid Hills Road, which will include direct connections to the PCG and an $8 million investment in PCG infrastructure improvements.
“I congratulate Mayor Park and the City of Brookhaven on this new federal funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law,” said Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. “I will continue delivering upgrades to Georgia’s infrastructure to make commuting safer and easier, connect all communities with work and education, and improve pedestrian access.”
