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.
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Update 6/12/18 – SOA has opened its new regional headquarters in Anderson as well as another newly built property in the city. The company held grand-opening celebrations for both facilities earlier this month, according to a press release...
Real estate investment firm Ranger Properties LLC is turning a former ribbon factory in Quakertown, Pa., into a mixed-use site that will include self-storage, apartments and commercial space. Borough officials recently approved a concept plan and...
Land-development firm Premier A-2 Warrington PA LLC is seeking zoning approval to turn the site of the former Happy Tymes Fun Center into a self-storage facility in Warrington, Pa. The company purchased the property 2071 County Line Road in April...
Update 6/12/18 – Amazing Spaces presented a check for $10,000 to the Texas Children’s Hospital on June 1. The total was collected through fundraising efforts that began last fall and ended with the grand-opening celebration of the...
Self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) Life Storage Inc. intends to expand its facility at 3154 Union Road in Cheektowaga, N.Y. The company wants to demolish two single-story buildings and replace them with a three-story, climate...
Consumer demand for self-storage in parts of Idaho and Washington is outpacing supply in some areas of the region, which has seen a spike in self-storage construction permits the last three years. Kootenai County, Idaho, and Spokane County, Wash....
Update 6/8/18 – Hines is considering self-storage developments in Glendale, Scottsdale and Surprise, Ariz., as well as Colorado and Texas. In addition, it has tapped self-storage real estate investment trust and third-party management firm...
