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Welcome to Planning, Architecture and Real Estate at The Ohio State University. We are dedicated to providing expert services for all university planning, design and real estate needs.

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Planning and Design

Our capital planning, space planning, physical planning, and design teams provide a variety of project services for university colleges, departments, and units.

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Real Estate

Need help with property searches, legal reviews, or lease administration?  Our real estate team will provide you with expert assistance.

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Facilities Information and Technology Services

FITS offers computer-generated modeling and data to help customers configure projects for building plans, interior spaces, and physical spaces.

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Non-standard Signage, Objects and Memorials

These items take various forms with the intent to enhance people’s understanding of, and sense of connection to, Ohio State.

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  • The HEFMA group smiling for a photo while standing outside in The Oval.

    PARE’s Melchert Brings Big Ten Collaboration Home as HEFMA President

    Paula Melchert, senior campus planner for Planning, Architecture and Real Estate (PARE) is now serving as president of the Higher Education Facilities Management Alliance (HEFMA), a professional association focused on shaping the future of campus plann
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    In the News: Hoffsis Makes Power 125 List

    The Ohio State University’s Planning, Architecture and Real Estate (PARE) vice president Amanda Hoffsis has made the Columbus Business First 2025 Power 125 list - a group of community and business leaders making an impact on the economic d
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    In the News: FAES Moving Livestock Programs to New Waterman Facilities

    The Ohio State University is in the process of selling two properties along Dublin-Granville Road. The properties (3455 and 2575 Dublin Granville Road) were deemed to be no longer needed within Ohio State’s strategic plans.
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