Landmark Properties Welcomes First Residents to The Standard at Dinkytown

Nation's Leading Student Housing Developer Enters University of Minnesota's Off-Campus Residential Market with 1,021 Bed-Development

ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmark Properties, a fully-integrated real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, acquisition, investment management, and operation of high-quality residential communities, announces the opening of its first student housing development in Minnesota, The Standard at Dinkytown. The 17-story community at 521 15th Ave SE in Minneapolis offers 1,021 beds.

BKV Group served as the project's architect with Landmark Construction serving as general contractor. The building contains several distinct floor plans across its 323 units, ranging from studio to five-bedroom apartments. All units feature a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, ample cabinet space, hardwood-style flooring, en suite bathrooms and in-unit laundry. Each apartment is fully furnished and wired for high-speed internet and cable.

"We look forward to welcoming The Standard at Dinkytown's first residents ahead of the 2025-26 academic year," said Jason Doornbos, Chief Development Officer of Landmark Properties. "The Standard's proximity to campus, top-of-market amenity package, and well-appointed residential units have made it the top off-campus housing option for area students seeking housing for the Fall 2025 term. Congratulations to our hardworking Landmark team for getting this project ready for move-in ahead of the upcoming school year."

The Standard's expansive amenity package provides residents with a resort-style outdoor pool area equipped with a jumbotron, sun deck, cabanas, outdoor grilling stations and rooftop hot tub overlooking Minneapolis and the Mississippi River. They also have access to an interior courtyard activity area, fitness center, clubhouse with computer lab, gaming lounge, study lounge with café and Amazon package lockers. The Standard at Dinkytown offers covered, secure on-site parking for residents with dedicated areas for scooters and bicycles.

About Landmark Properties
Headquartered in Athens, Ga., with an office in Atlanta, Landmark Properties is a fully integrated real estate firm, specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality residential communities. With over $15 billion in AUM, Landmark's portfolio includes over 115 residential communities across the United States with 72,000 beds under management. Additionally, Landmark benefits from an active development pipeline with over 50 student and multifamily projects under construction or near term start with an estimated value of over $10 billion. For more information, visit www.landmarkproperties.com.

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