Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell has filed his capital spending plan for next year — a plan that includes mostly long-term infrastructure projects that require significant investment.

The plan’s total cost is $532 million, and marks an increase of $5 million since last year’s plan. It is subject to Metro Council approval and will be up for its first consideration at the council’s Dec. 4 meeting.

“This capital spending plan helps us respond to our growth by allowing departments to nimbly address needs that ensure Metro can continue to deliver great customer service to Nashvillians,” O’Connell said in a statement. “Funding from this capital spending plan helps us do the little things well and keep up with maintenance that may not grab headlines, but by doing the little things well, we can

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