A mixed-use development project at 210-220 North Morgan Street in Chicago's Fulton Market district has undergone significant changes, with new plans revealing a shorter building design and different development team. The site, located mid-block between Lake Street and Fulton Street, appears to have changed ownership from its original developer who received municipal approval more than three years ago.
The original development plans were spearheaded by NewCastle Investors, working with local architecture firm HPA on the design. Their proposal featured a sleek, glass-covered three-tiered tower that would have risen 33 stories to reach 380 feet in height. The ambitious project was planned to include 204 residential units, ground-floor retail space, and a 50-vehicle parking garage. Despite receiving approval, the project has remained inactive since its initial approval.
A new zoning application has now been filed by a limited liability company led by Luxury Apartments Chicago and Parq Development, marking a change in both ownership and vision for the site. The new development team has brought in ParkFowler Plus as the architectural firm to create a completely different design approach. Unfortunately, this new iteration moves away from the previous distinctive design in favor of a more common two-staggered-boxes architectural style that has become prevalent throughout the Fulton Market neighborhood.
The revised development plans call for a significantly shorter 18-story tower that will rise approximately 260 feet, representing a substantial reduction from the original 33-story proposal. The new building will feature roughly 3,800 square feet of ground-floor retail space, a compact lobby area, and a second-floor parking garage with 30 parking spaces. The upper floors of the building are designed to accommodate 268 residential units, which will likely include a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment layouts.
While the exact number of affordable housing units required for the project has not yet been confirmed, all residents will have access to various rooftop decks and outdoor terraces throughout the building. The architectural design features a mixed material approach, with the lower levels of the building clad in traditional brick, while the tower portion will showcase two different tones of metal paneling to create visual interest.
The development team is currently working through the municipal approval process, seeking an amendment to the originally approved zoning for the site. If the revised plans receive approval and construction proceeds as planned, the project is expected to reach completion by late 2027, bringing hundreds of new residential units to the rapidly growing Fulton Market area.
