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Brookhaven citizens call Windsor Parkway proposal ‘a yellow brick road to nowhere’
By Cathy Cobbs at Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
A group opposed to Brookhaven’s plan to rebuild Windsor Parkway between Ashford-Dunwoody Road and Lanier Drive made their feelings known at the city council’s June 23 meeting, calling the path unneeded or too expensive.
Before public comment, Brookhaven Assistant City Manager Patrice Ruffin de...
Key takeaway Before public comment, Brookhaven Assistant City Manager Patrice Ruffin de...
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The controversy surrounding the Windsor Parkway proposal has significant implications for Brookhaven's approach to community development and transparency. The project's substantial cost overrun, from $4 million to $7.3 million, raises questions about the city's budgeting and planning processes. Furthermore, the concerns about the impact on the mature tree canopy and residential property acquisition highlight the need for more detailed and publicly available information about the project's design and implementation. The fact that a petition with over 510 signatures is calling for a detailed tree-by-tree survey and a dedicated public information session suggests that the community is seeking a more collaborative and inclusive approach to decision-making. As the city council considers the project's fate, they must balance the need for infrastructure improvements with the concerns of local residents and ensure that the community's voice is heard in the decision-making process.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A group opposed to Brookhaven’s plan to rebuild Windsor Parkway between Ashford-Dunwoody Road and Lanier Drive made their feelings known at the city council’s June 23 meeting, calling the path unneeded or too expensive.
Before public comment, Brookhaven Assistant City Manager Patrice Ruffin de...
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