Site Design, Layout and Unit Mix: Making the Right Choices for Your Self-Storage DevelopmentSite Design, Layout and Unit Mix: Making the Right Choices for Your Self-Storage Development

By Jamie Lindau

Once you’ve decided on a location to develop a self-storage facility, you’re ready to work on the building layout, design and unit mix. This is your blank canvas, and there are endless variations; but the characteristics of your market will guide you in the best choices. For example, if you’re in a rural location, you’ll look to build standard drive-up units. In cities, where the land price increases and there’s less available acreage, you’ll want to maximize your site with wide, large, single-story structures or a multi-story building.

Here are some factors you’ll need to consider as you develop your dream project, including buildable area, land elevation, structure types, building features, must-have features and layout essentials.

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