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.
Extra Space Storage Inc., a publicly traded self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management firm, recently surpassed 6.7 megawatts of capacity at 58 Extra Space properties across nine states, with the help of solar...
Guardian Self Storage, which operates two facilities in Lihue, Hawaii, is making progress on its conversion of the former Nāwiliwili Bulk Sugar Facility on Niumalu Road, which it purchased in 2016. During the first phase, approximately one-third...
Update 6/6/18 – The conversion of the former E.C. Pigments mill is expected to be complete next month. A new roof is in place, and fresh doors and windows have been added on the first floor. Some of the interior is complete as well...
Self-storage owner Robert Taft is seeking permission to convert the former Jefferson Court Motel in New Castle, Pa., to a new storage location. Taft recently presented his plans to the city council for the property at 115 N. Jefferson St., which...
NorthPoint Development has applied to rezone the site of a former Chevrolet car dealership in Des Plaines, Ill., to build a four-story self-storage facility. The developer is proposing a Beyond Self Storage location for the south side of Miner...
James River Self Storage in Springfield, Mo., is expanding with the addition of nine buildings comprising 35,540 square feet of storage space in 255 units. Expected to open in August, the new structures at 3048 S. Kauffman Road will include one...
BlackMountain Partners LLC, a self-storage development and investment firm specializing in conversions, received site-plan approval last month to convert an existing building to self-storage in New Rochelle, N.Y. The company intends to transform a...
Update 5/25/18 – MCSS will hold a grand-opening celebration on June 1 for its S. Park Road facility. The all-day event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a DJ, facility tours, food and beverages, and other activities, according a press...
