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Extra Space Storage Inc., a publicly traded self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management firm, recently surpassed 6.7 megawatts of capacity at 58 Extra Space properties across nine states, with the help of solar...
Guardian Self Storage, which operates two facilities in Lihue, Hawaii, is making progress on its conversion of the former Nāwiliwili Bulk Sugar Facility on Niumalu Road, which it purchased in 2016. During the first phase, approximately one-third...
The Jenkins Organization Inc., a Houston-based developer and operator of 45 self-storage facilities in five states, plans to build a new facility in East Downtown Houston (EaDo). Expected to open this summer, the property will comprise 108,000...
On Demand Technologies Inc. has launched Zapt, an online platform that helps consumers and businesses coordinate, schedule and purchase moving, relocation and delivery services. The platform links customers with vetted, professional providers...
Executives from self-storage real estate investment trusts (REITs) Extra Space Storage Inc., Life Storage Inc., National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSAT) and Public Storage Inc. will give company presentations during REITWeek 2018, the investor...
Update 6/6/18 – The conversion of the former E.C. Pigments mill is expected to be complete next month. A new roof is in place, and fresh doors and windows have been added on the first floor. Some of the interior is complete as well...
Real estate developer Poverni Sheikh Group LLC (PSG) has submitted plans to build a five-story self-storage facility with ground-floor retail in the Stonestreet Corridor of Rockville, Md. The property at 204 N. Stonestreet Ave. currently houses...
Bluebird Self Storage, which operates four facilities in New Hampshire, is building a new location in Londonderry, N.H. Slated to open in January, the three-story project was approved by the planning board last fall, according to town planner...
MCBH Drexeline Plaza LP, an affiliate of commercial real estate investment firm MCB Real Estate LLC, has proposed a mixed-use project including self-storage to revitalize the Drexeline Town Center in the Drexel Hill area of Upper Darby, Pa. The...
Update 6/5/18 – Citadel Self Storage, now open for business, is celebrating its grand opening on June 28. A community event will feature wine-tasting with Scott Harper, co-owner of the Bristol Bar & Grille and Cuvée Wine Table...
