Directions

The Design Innovation Hub is located at 400 Janik Drive on the Kent State University Kent Campus, but when arriving by car we recommend using directions to KSU parking lot R-19


From Central Campus & Kent State Student Center:

  1. Head northwest on the Esplanade towards Front Campus.
  2. Continue straight for .3 miles until you reach the intersection with Janik Drive
  3. The DI HUB will be located on your right directly across Janik Drive.
  4. Enter the building (3rd floor) and proceed down the main stairs to access the DI HUB's classrooms and event spaces (2nd floor) or makerspaces (1st floor).

From Downtown Kent:

  1. Start on Main Street (OH-59) heading east.
  2. After about .75 miles, turn right onto Midway Drive.
  3. Turn right onto Terrace Drive.
  4. After about .2 miles, turn left after Oscar Ritchie Hall.
  5. Follow the drive into parking lot R-19.

From I-76:

  1. Take exit 33 for OH-43 toward Kent/Hartville.
  2. Turn north onto OH-43 (Kent Road) and continue into Kent.
  3. After about 5 miles, turn right onto Summit Street.
  4. After about .5 mile, turn left onto Terrace Drive.
  5. After about .2 miles, turn right after the Center for Visual Arts (CVA).
  6. Follow the drive into parking lot R-19.  

 

Parking

There are a number of parking options available when visiting the Design Innovation Hub at Kent State University. Please note that parking may be limited during regular business hours. For additional information and detailed parking maps, please visit Kent State University's official parking website

Metered Parking (Lot R-19)

Location: Four metered spots are available directly in front of the DI Hub in Lot R-19.

Rates: $1.25 per hour (unless otherwise posted).

Payment: Meters accept coin and credit card payments.

Availability: These spots are in high demand, so availability is limited. 

Passport Parking Zone

Location: Thirteen Passport Parking Zone spots are located along Terrace Drive in front of Brain Plaza. The Passport Parking Zone is a one-minute walk from the DI Hub.

Rates: $1.25 per hour (unless otherwise posted).

Payment: Use the Passport Parking app or visit ppprk.com; credit card payments accepted with a $0.30 transaction fee.

Availability: These spots are in high demand, so availability is limited.

Student Center Visitor's Lot

Location: Located on Summit St. near the Kent Student Center. The Student Center Visitor's Lot is an eight-minute walk from the DI Hub.

Rates: 1st Hour: $2.50, 2nd Hour: $2.50, 3rd Hour: $1.25, 4th Hour: $1.25; $7.50 maximum rate per visit.

Payment: Credit card only, available at exit kiosks, free-standing kiosks, or on your mobile device.

Free Parking: Weekends beginning at 6pm on Friday.

Parking Permits

Location: DI Hub Lot R-19.

Rates: $4 for a one-day visitor’s permit (location based on availability), $30 for a semester-long Evening and Weekend visitor’s permit.

Payment: Purchasable from KSU Parking Services. Cash, check, or credit card accepted.