Vancouver, Canada, Restricts Self-Storage Development Near Transit
Apr 20, 2022
Update 4/20/22 – The Vancouver City Council voted last week to ban self-storage development in some areas near mass-transit stations. In addition, projects in the city’s industrial zones must incorporate mixed-use space, with storage units...
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The Factors Shaping Self-Storage Facility Design, Today and Into the Future
Apr 06, 2022
The look of self-storage has progressed rapidly in recent years as facilities are increasingly developed in urban and suburban areas. Read about emerging design trends and the factors that are influencing them now and into the future.
Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: October 2019
Apr 05, 2022
Update 4/5/22 – Big Yellow Self Storage opened its new facility on Old Shoreham Road in Hove, England. The multi-story building comprises 850 units and 11 flexible-office spaces with internet access and phone lines. The property includes energy...
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Self-Storage Investing Ain’t Always a Smooth Ride! Learn From a Newbie’s Blunders Here
Mar 30, 2022
Sam Primm is passionate about real estate investing and wealth creation. He’s dabbled in several property types and flipped lots of houses. Then he decided to try his hand at self-storage. Did it go smoothly? Not exactly. In this video, Sam walks...
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Give Your Self-Storage Development a Fighting Chance With These Videos on Project Planning
Mar 29, 2022
Many desirable markets are now packed with self-storage, which means that if you want to find a place for a new development, you may need to elbow your way in. Preparation can be your competitive edge. Our Self-Storage Mastery DVD 5-Pack on...
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Sifting for Self-Storage ‘Gold’: What You Need to Know About Conversion-Development Opportunities
Mar 22, 2022
There are thousands of vacant buildings in highly desirable infill markets, and many could be perfect for a self-storage conversion. If you’d like to pursue this type of development, you need to understand how to find a suitable building, get...
Anacortes, WA, Officials Ban Self-Storage From Commercial-Use Zones
Mar 18, 2022
The Anacortes, Washington, City Council has voted to remove self-storage as a permitted use in the city’s commercial-use zones, which are designated for general-service, retail-commercial and mixed uses. Officials made the move due to a lack of...
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Freshening the Front Office: See How These Alabama Self-Storage Owners Renovated on a Limited Budget
Mar 16, 2022
A self-storage facility’s front office shouldn’t be an afterthought of facility design. It should be functional, of course, but also attractive and inviting! In this video, the owners of HomeAway Storage in Lanett, Alabama, show you how they...
Maumee, OH, Lifts Temporary Self-Storage Moratorium
Mar 15, 2022
Update 3/15/22 – The moratorium that Maumee, Ohio, officials placed on self-storage permits, plans and applications earlier this year is set to expire on March 31. After assessing the city-code requirements during the three-month ban, the city...
Self-Storage Operator Leon Holding Co. Expands Into CO, OK and WY
Mar 08, 2022
Leon Holding Co., which develops and operates self-storage facilities in Montana, is expanding its footprint into Colorado, Oklahoma and Wyoming. Though the company was launched just a year ago, owner Nathan Garber plans to build hundreds of...
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