Adopting New-Urbanism Design Principles When Building Mixed-Use Self-Storage Projects

Jul 02, 2020

A mixed-use approach can help self-storage projects gain approval in places where they were never accepted before; but moving into retail and residential areas requires adaptations to facility design. Learn how adopting the principles of new...

U-Haul Announces Several Self-Storage Development Projects

Jul 01, 2020

Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,200 self-storage facilities across North America, has recently opened or is in the process of developing several new projects. There are three ground-up facilities, four...

Self-Storage Design Trends 2020: Modern Projects Display Subtlety and Sophistication

Jun 26, 2020

Today more than ever, self-storage facility design is impacted by the perceptions and expectations of jurisdictions and community members. See how the industry is responding in 2020 with building trends emphasizing cleanliness, subtlety and...

U-Haul Opens 3-Story Self-Storage Facility in Wichita, KS

Jun 18, 2020

Update 6/18/20 – U-Haul Moving & Storage of West Wichita opened this month in Wichita, Kan. The facility offers 950 indoor units...

Automated Self-Storage Facility Opens in Vestal, NY, With a Focus on Contact-Free Rentals

Jun 16, 2020

A new automated self-storage facility opened in Vestal, N.Y., this month, offering a contact-free rental experience. Vestal Storage at 3201 Stewart Road allows customers to rent, pay for and move into their units using their mobile phone. Though...

Preparation and Patience: Successfully Developing Self-Storage During COVID-19

Jun 12, 2020

Developing a self-storage facility can be difficult. Throw in a worldwide pandemic, and now it’s even more complex. Being prepared for what’s ahead, plus a dose of patience, will help you complete your project even during COVID-19.

1784 Capital Holdings Faces Renewed Opposition to Bethesda, MD, Self-Storage Project

Jun 11, 2020

Update 6/11/20 – Though their project began more than three years ago and has faced community disapproval throughout its progress, 1784 Capital Holdings and Bethesda Self Storage Partners are seeing renewed opposition to their development on River...