In January, Mayor Freddie O’Connell unveiled his 2024 Capital Spending Plan (CSP) that prioritizes investments in several key areas.
Across nearly every department, the Mayor’s proposed $514 million CSP is aiming at ongoing and deferred maintenance of the city of Nashville. Mayor O’Connell is proposing a $10 million investment in sidewalks, a $4 million investment in neighborhood transit centers like the soon-to-open Dr. Ernest Rip Patton Jr. North Nashville Transit Center, and $2.5 million to coordinate traffic signals, so traffic flows better throughout the city.
“This plan provides for the replacement of aging assets and technology, as well as investing in new infrastructure, without changing our stable financial position,” said Metro Finance Director Kevin Crumbo.
The key areas of the 2024 CSP includes:
- Transit and transportation infrastructure: The CSP continues investment in neighborhood transit centers, traffic signal coordination, and a better bus fleet.
- Education: Schools represent the largest group of investments in the plan, which funds further work at Lakeview Elementary, Paragon Mills Elementary, Percy Priest Elementary, and invests $47 million in MNPS properties across the city. The plan also initiates solar installations at two schools which will lower costs and increase energy security.
- Neighborhoods: Investment in neighborhoods around the county far exceeds limited, early East Bank investment. The plan advances parks in areas that have chronically lacked great amenities and includes investments at Mill Ridge Park and the new Mariposa Park.
- Metro facilities and equipment: Investment in Metro’s assets like fire stations, and a new Nashville Youth Center for Empowerment (replacing the current juvenile justice facility) allows the city to stay safe and plan for its future. The plan also expands Metro’s heavy fleet, ensuring reliable trash collection and snow removal capacity.
- Customer service: Investment in systems that will enable Metro to respond quickly and accurately to the needs of Nashvillians. Plus, renovations to facilities such as libraries and public health.
- Sustainability: Green solutions underlie most projects, including a waste diversion pilot as the city rebuilds 2nd Avenue.
“This capital spending plan reflects my priorities that I laid out upon taking office. We are putting our money where our people are – in our neighborhoods – and taking more steps to ensure that Nashvillians know their government is responsive to their needs,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell said. “Our libraries, parks, schools, and roads are community assets that bring us together, enriching a shared pride we have in our home. I’m proud to take a big step toward our shared goals.”
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