Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc. is converting a former Kmart building to a self-storage facility in Davenport, Iowa. U-Haul Moving & Storage of Davenport at 3616 W. Kimberly Road officially opened on June, offering truck and trailer rentals, towing equipment, moving and packing supplies, and U-Box portable-storage containers. Renovations are underway to add about 700 climate-controlled storage units by January, according to general manager Caleb Williams.

The 9.69-acre property previously included a single-story, 86,448-square-foot building constructed in 1977. It was sold “as is,” according to real estate listing website LoopNet.com, which indicated the building was in good condition, but the parking lot needed repair.

"We're excited to have the ability to reuse a building that has served the community for many years. We've had many comments that people are glad we've come to Davenport,” Williams said.

The acquisition of the Davenport location was driven by U-Haul’s corporate sustainability initiatives, which support infill development to help local communities lower their carbon footprint, the source reported. U-Haul’s adaptive reuse of existing structures eliminates the amount of energy and resources required for new-construction materials and helps local cities diminish their unwanted inventory of unused buildings, U-Haul officials said.

Established in 1945, U-Haul International has more than 40 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,000 owned and managed facilities throughout North America.

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