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.

Self-Storage Market Analysis 2020: Greater Miami

Aug 05, 2020

Greater Miami has been among the nation’s hottest self-storage markets for several years. Read why the area is poised for continued growth, despite an ongoing construction boom and looming economic uncertainty.

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: December 2019

Jul 31, 2020

Update 7/31/20 – Store Away received a variance that will allow it to forego the installation of fire sprinklers for its self-storage project at 2505 Western Ave. in Guilderland. The facility will include four single-story buildings comprising 47...

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: January 2019

Jul 31, 2020

Update 7/31/20 – Tulfra started construction in May on the self-storage component of the $40 million Village Center of Rochelle Park mixed-use project. The developer expects the facility to be complete in December, according to Sonny Jumani...

Enriching Self-Storage Design With Urbane Building Materials

Jul 29, 2020

As jurisdictions continue to place restrictions on self-storage development, it’s critical that new projects are stylish as well as durable. Fortunately, there are many building materials to accentuate a facility’s best features and render a more...

Attic Self Storage Partners With Style Sisters Around London Facility Opening

Jul 24, 2020

Attic Self Storage, which operates three facilities in Greater London, has partnered with Style Sisters, a business specializing in home and closet organizing and decluttering, to launch a series of customer-targeted tutorials. The “Style with...

Flying in the Face of Adversity: What It’s Like to Open a Self-Storage Facility During COVID-19

Jul 23, 2020

Opening a new self-storage facility is trying under normal circumstances, much less a global pandemic. Read how SecureSpace navigated the unknown to successfully open and lease up new locations during COVID-19, and the three company values that...

Historic Conversion: Transforming a Former Kentucky Distillery Into High-Tech Self-Storage

Jul 21, 2020

All it takes is a vision. Read about the historic conversion of a 19th century National Distillers bottling warehouse in Louisville, Ky., to Ultra Self-Storage. The transformation blends features from the building’s past with technology and other...

Commercial Property Executive Ranks Top 5 Secondary Markets for Self-Storage Development

Jul 14, 2020

Commercial Property Executive (CPE), a media brand specializing in commercial real estate news and analysis, has published a list of the top five secondary markets for self-storage development in the United States. The ranking is based on the...

Take the Quiz: Should You BUY or BUILD Your Next Self-Storage Facility?

Jul 11, 2020

Do I buy or build? It’s a question many a self-storage owner or investor has asked himself over the years, and it’s a good one. This fun quiz can help you decide which direction to go on your next project. Enjoy!

Maximizing Land Use in Self-Storage Development: Why Less Is Sometimes More

Jul 09, 2020

Some self-storage developers fall into the trap of believing they need to stuff as much rentable square footage onto their site as possible. Learn why that approach can be counterproductive to long-term profitability.