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Decide DeKalb approves $588,168 grant for Brookhaven pedestrian bridge
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· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway It will be used to cover various costs associated with the bridge's design.
City officials in Brookhaven announced a recent development in a project to improve connectivity. A significant amount of funding has been allocated to support the design of a new bridge. This bridge is intended to provide a safe path for pedestrians and bicyclists over a major highway.
The funding for this project comes from a specific tax allocation district. It will be used to cover various costs associated with the bridge's design. Further information about the project can be found on the city's website.
The bridge is expected to connect a major employment center to a growing network of trails, although details about the project's timeline and other aspects are not specified here.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
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What is this story about? City officials in Brookhaven announced a recent development in a project to improve connectivity. A significant amount of funding has been allocated to support the design of a new bridge. This bridge…
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