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.”…