Kent state UNIVERSITY
Fairmount Properties proudly developed both the Avant and Landmark buildings in College Town Kent, forging a vibrant link between Kent State University and the surrounding community. The Avant building offers a modern, mixed-use environment featuring innovative retail, dining, and the first residential micro units in Northeast Ohio, all designed to foster an energetic, social atmosphere. Meanwhile, the Landmark building, known for its distinctive architecture and central location, is home to Ametek’s corporate offices and 2 other class-A office tenants. Both projects exemplify Fairmount’s commitment to design excellence, sustainable development, and community-focused placemaking, ultimately enhancing Kent’s downtown into a thriving destination for residents, students, and visitors alike.
THE LANDMARK and Avant
“ The new office, retail, entertainment and residential spaces under construction are seen here as essential ingredients in a civic formula for attracting students and educated professionals, defining spending habits and rebranding Kent as a flourishing 21st-century college town.”
“We are proactively partnering in downtown development…an unprecedented physical presence in the downtown area. Linked to the university through our Esplanade, this complex will breathe new life into our campus and the city of Kent. It will undoubtedly create an environment that draws students, university and city employees, residents and visitors here to live, work and play.”
