Development

The development of a self-storage facility generally begins with a comprehensive market analysis of the proposed project area, followed by assembling a strong team, and working with municipalities to meet zoning, design and code requirements. Owners might consider a multi-story building to maximize their footprint, or select a mixed-use project to widen their options.

Joint Venture Led by The Natchez Group Opens 2 Tennessee Self-Storage Facilities

Jun 04, 2019

Update 6/4/19 – The joint venture led by The Natchez Group will open the second of two Nashville self-storage facilities with a ribbon-cutting event at 2 p.m. on June 11. SoBro Self Storage at 825 3rd Ave. S. comprises 19,088 square feet in 213...

ISS Launches 2019 Self-Storage Facility Design Gallery

Jun 03, 2019

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has published a new online image gallery, “Imagination and Luxury in Self-Storage Facility Exteriors: 2019 Design Showcase.” The free presentation provides a visual tour of facility exteriors, highlighting architecture...

Imagination and Luxury in Self-Storage Facility Exteriors: 2019 Design Showcase

May 31, 2019

The self-storage industry continues to flourish, with facilities popping up everywhere. From new builds to conversions to renovations of older properties, owners and developers continue to vie for the attention of demanding consumers using the...

From Drab to Fab: Renovating Your Older Self-Storage Property

May 30, 2019

If your self-storage facility is looking a little drab, especially compared to newer competition, it might be time to renovate. Consider building and safety codes, your budget, and new options you can add to better serve customers.

Jenkins Organization Opens New Self-Storage Facility in East Downtown Houston

May 27, 2019

Update 5/27/19 – The Jenkins Organization has opened EaDo Storage in Houston. The property at 1025 Sampson St. comprises 110,000 square feet in 850 climate-controlled and traditional units. ...

Boardwalk Storage Fund Expands Self-Storage Presence in Metro Atlanta

May 24, 2019

Update 5/24/19 – BDG has opened its multi-story self-storage facility in Woodstock. A public grand-opening celebration was held on May 16. The property will be managed by industry real estate investment trust CubeSmart and branded under its name...

Using Site-Specific and Market-Driven Characteristics to Choose the Right Self-Storage Parcel

May 20, 2019

Choosing the right property on which to develop a self-storage facility is a careful process that considers many factors. Owners and developers who analyze key site and market characteristics will fare better than those who go by their “gut.”

Storage Deluxe to Build 7-Story Self-Storage Facility on Entire City Block in Brooklyn, NY

May 14, 2019

Storage Deluxe, a Manhattan, N.Y.-based self-storage owner and developer, has acquired a large lot in Bushwick, N.Y., on which it intends to build a new, seven-story facility. The $45.5 million deal includes an 80,000-square-foot vacant warehouse...

Storage Star Breaks Ground on Smart-Tech, Solar-Powered Self-Storage Facility in Napa, CA

May 13, 2019

Storage Star, a self-storage operator with locations in five states, broke ground last week on a new facility in Napa, Calif., that will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy and equipped with high-tech features. The property at 300 Devlin...

Development Case Study: Overcoming Site Challenges at Beyond Self Storage in Mt. Lebanon, PA

May 12, 2019

Determined to make the best of a challenging development site in a Pittsburgh suburb, NorthPoint Development experimented with design on its new Beyond Self Storage facility. New processes emerged and lessons were learned.

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