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Is Your Market Ready for New Self-Storage Development? Factors to Consider Before Buying Land

With increasing land costs and escalating city and county building requirements, self-storage developers are getting more creative at finding sites on which to build. This article outlines considerations for acquiring a parcel for self-storage. ...More
5 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Retrofitting a Building Into Your Dream Self-Storage Facility: A Guide for Intrepid Souls

While retrofitting a building into self-storage can be a rewarding and successful project, there are also many pitfalls to avoid. Learn how to steer clear of stumbles and think about retrofitting in a more critical way. ...More
July 20, 2012
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Looking to Build Your First Self-Storage Facility? Read These Insights First

Self-storage development is much more complicated than it looks on paper. Here’s an in-depth look at the key areas every self-storage owner or developer needs to understand when building a new facility. ...More
June 28, 2012
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Multi-Story Storage: Building 'Up' Allows a Washington Developer to Maximize Land and Highlight Upscale Elements

When the Gilroy family set out to build their third self-storage facility in Washington, a residential design in multiple stories coupled with high-end features allowed them to make the most of a smaller building footprint. The developers faced restrictive site conditions ...More
July 29, 2011
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Inside Self-Storage Releases 2011 Buyer’s Guide, Directory of Product/Service Providers

Inside Self-Storage has released its 2011 Buyer’s Guide, a directory containing hundreds of self-storage product and service suppliers. In the guide, users will find detailed information about industry associations, builders, management companies, security providers, ...More
July 15, 2011
Posted in News, Construction, Development, Finance, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Technology
Self-Storage Facility in the Spotlight: Storage Central of Raleigh-Cary, N.C., Overcomes Adversity

The developers of Storage Central in Raleigh-Cary, N.C., had to overcome adversity and wade through challenges, particularly with the city, to reach completion. ...More
April 28, 2011
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Legal Issues
Surprise, Ariz., Council Expresses Concern Over Self-Storage Development Near City Hall

Council members in Surprise, Ariz., have expressed concern over a proposed self-storage development near City Hall. ...More
October 7, 2010
Posted in News, Development, Legal Issues
Lok'nStore Group Options to Acquire Land for Self-Storage Facility in England

The board of Lok'nStore Group recently optioned to acquire a site in Southend, England. The site contains 1.2 acres and fronts the busy Eastern Avenue near the town center. ...More
September 29, 2010
Posted in News, Development
Self-Storage Talk Discussion: NIMBYism Among Facilities?

Self-storage facilities are often victims of NIMBYism. A large percentage of people stereotype self-storage facilities as targets for thieves and transients. But similarly, some have suggested that self-storage owners and operators fall into the trap of NIMBYism themselves. ...More
September 6, 2010
Posted in Blog, Development
Winning Project Approval: Working With Planning & Zoning, Local Residents and 'The Guy' to Build the Self-Storage Facility of Your Dreams

Working with a city's planning and zoning department to get a self-storage site approved can be a challenge. Understanding how the board works, where to get support and what tools to use can help make for a smoother process. ...More
July 14, 2010 Bruce McCardle
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development

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