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Self-storage construction has become more sophisticated due to heightened consumer expectations, changing building codes, and a more rigid approval processes through municipal planning boards. Important topics covered in this category include design trends, zoning, conversions, eco-friendly components and practices, and more.

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: May 2021

Nov 16, 2021

Update 11/16/21 – Matthew Cooke has filed an appeal to build Crab Creek Mini Storage in Hendersonville, North Carolina, following the rejection of his zoning request. The Oct. 28 filing by Cooke’s attorney, Brian Gulden, asks the court to order...

Self-Storage REIT CubeSmart Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report

Nov 08, 2021

CubeSmart, a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management company, released its inaugural Sustainability Report, which covers 2020. The publication showcases the REIT’s dedication to generating sustainable growth and...

Self-Storage REIT Life Storage Publishes Inaugural Corporate Sustainability Report

Nov 05, 2021

Life Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and management company, has released its first sustainability report offering insight to its environmental, social and governance efforts. The inaugural release includes an...

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From Worn Out and Dated to Modern Money-Maker: A Self-Storage Renovation Case Study

Nov 01, 2021

This case study from Janus International explains how National Self Storage became more competitive in the crowded El Paso, Texas, market by updating its facilities with modern access control and new unit doors with smartlocks...

The Benefits of Self-Storage Facility Renovation and Projects to Consider

Oct 26, 2021

Just the thought of pursuing facility renovations can be overwhelming for self-storage investors and operators, but upgrades typically bring many benefits. Read about the most common improvements being pursued today and how they can bolster your...

Shurgard Self Storage Receives High GRESB Ratings for Sustainability Performance

Oct 22, 2021

Update 10/22/21 – Shurgard topped last year’s GRESB score and earned a five-star rating in 2021. It received an overall score of 87 percent, which was a nine point improvement from last year. The company also received a 29 out of 30 and 58 out of...

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: July 2019

Oct 11, 2021

Update 10/11/21 – Denver-based real estate development firm Southwestern Property Corp. has completed its conversion of the 157,000-square-foot former JCPenney store at what was Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix. The self-storage facility is now managed...

Vineburg Wine & Self Storage of Sonoma, CA, Completes Solar Installation

Oct 07, 2021

Vineburg Wine & Self Storage in Sonoma County, California, has installed a solar-panel system to generate clean energy. Expected to produce 163,813 kWh of sustainable electricity per year, it’ll power the management office, common areas and wine...

No Politics Here! Just a Tour of Construction in Progress at Presidential Storage in Covington, LA

Oct 06, 2021

Shakespeare once asked, “What’s in a name?” In self-storage, a facility name can accomplish quite a bit, setting the tone for branding and sealing the deal on a creative design theme. Such is the case at Presidential Storage, which is under...

A 9-Step Plan to Keep Your Next Self-Storage Development on Track

Oct 05, 2021

Pursuing a self-storage development can be overwhelming. There’s a lot to do and many choices to make. Understandably, you don’t want to make a mistake. But indecision and a failure to act can derail any project. Here’s a nine-step plan to keep...