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Fifth Street project hopes to create ‘Heart of Sachse’

by | Jun 25, 2026 | Latest, News

An aerial view shows Sachse’s Fifth Street/Old Town District, where city officials are pursuing a long-term redevelopment effort aimed at creating a walkable mixed-use destination for residents and visitors. Courtesy photo City of Sachse

Nearly 25 years after city planners first envisioned a downtown district near Sachse’s original town site, the effort continues to evolve. City leaders are still working to determine the right mix of development and amenities needed to create a district that remains relevant to Sachse’s future, according to Economic Development Director Jerod Potts.

The Fifth Street/Old Town District came to life as part of the city’s 2001 comprehensive land-use plan, Potts said. The plan, he said, “included a reference to the creation of a new ‘Old Town District’ in the vicinity of the original town site through zoning and business incentives.”

The city’s 2017 comprehensive plan then established “the Old Town catalyst area, which became the impetus of the Old Town Zoning District.”

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