CHICAGO YIMBY
August 6th, 2025
Ian Chong


Plans have been officially revealed for a mixed-use development at 310 West Huron Street in River North. The nearly block-long property is bounded by North Orleans Street to the west and North Franklin Street to the east, with the current proposal being the latest in a long string of attempts to develop the site.

Previously, a 24-story tower was proposed for the site in 2015. The boxy structure was intended to include 71 high-end condominiums with ground-floor retail; however, it never got off the ground. Now, a new team led by local developer ZSD Corp. is proposing a nine-story low-rise spanning the entire lot, designed by Pappageorge Haymes Partners.

The ground floor will feature two retail spaces along Franklin, a large lobby with a coffee shop in the center, and a series of duplex units on the western end to activate the street front. A portion of the western end of the site is not included in the scope, with a small pocket park planned along Orleans. There will also be 21 parking spaces located along the rear alley.

Though much shorter than the original plan, the new proposal includes significantly more units. In total, the building will contain 149 units, including the aforementioned duplexes, comprised of 48 studios, 85 one-bedrooms, and 16 two-bedroom layouts. Residents will have access to lounges, coworking space, a fitness center, and outdoor areas, with some units featuring private balconies.

To break up the building’s massing, the façade will be divided into three distinct treatments, incorporating a mix of black metal siding and brick at the base. At this time, the full project cost is unknown. A zoning approval will be required for the reduced parking and setbacks, and the construction timeline has not yet been disclosed.