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184 michiganavemag.com PhotograPhy courtesy of shaPack Partners The crowd: Techies settling into their sleek new digs at Google and dozens of start-ups; loft dwellers praying for a last-minute cancellation at the dining powerhouses Girl & the Goat and Alinea. The wheels: Eco-friendly electric Razor scooter for quick trips between start-ups. Landmark: Fulton Market Gateway, the controversial neon sign ( shown) at Fulton and Halsted that was derided as "idiotic" during its planning process—but, we have to admit, actually looks kinda cool in the flesh. The mayor: Developer Jeff Shapack, whose Shapack Partners has spearheaded major developments, from Soho House and WeWork to the sleek, soon-to-open mid-rise The Parker Fulton Market. Craving: The burger at Au Cheval; purple sea urchin sashimi at Momotaro; Nonna's meatballs at Formento's. Handbag of choice: Gucci Beaded Sky wool backpack with bee patch embroidery, $2,100. Green means: Competing with your neighbors to see whose building project can get LEED Platinum certification first. Baby name: Maxima, naturally, in homage to Mark Zuckerberg's firstborn. . Get the lowdown on the city's most sizzlinG district. By J.P. Anderson FULTON MARKET FRENZY SPACE BLOCK PART Y