Updates:
Docker Image: HTTP binding has no issue now and the no route to error has disappeared, however, I am unable to save the project or see session props unless I do the fix laid out here:
But currently workable
Zip installer: Uninstalled and reinstalled ignition with the zip installers through my terminals. while it has the same issue as above (I have to click File > Open in my already opened project to save and see session props ), the issue with the HTTP binding is resolved!
So my takeaway is in the future if I install Ignition on macOS to use the zip installer instead of the .dmg