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.

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.

3 Common Design Challenges in Self-Storage and How to Overcome Them

May 02, 2019

See how a strategic, imaginative approach to developing self-storage can help you overcome these three common design challenges.