Site Layout

Guidelines for a Successful Self-Storage Site Layout, Plus Tips for Unit Mix Guidelines for a Successful Self-Storage Site Layout, Plus Tips for Unit Mix

You’ve vetted and purchased a parcel of land for a self-storage development. Now, what will you do with it? It’s time to carefully plan the layout and unit mix so your new facility can succeed. There are many factors that’ll influence this phase of the project, and it’s vital that you understand them.

bySteve Hajewski

Jul 28, 2024

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Participating in Project Success: Guidance for Self-Storage Owners/Developers on Site Layout and Unit Mix Participating in Project Success: Guidance for Self-Storage Owners/Developers on Site Layout and Unit Mix

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Tackling the Self-Storage Site Plan: Developers and Operators Share Tips on Layout, Unit Mix and More Tackling the Self-Storage Site Plan: Developers and Operators Share Tips on Layout, Unit Mix and More

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Secrets to Maximizing Land Use and Design in Self-Storage

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Seasoned Developer Shares 5 Secrets to Sketching a Great Self-Storage Site Plan Seasoned Developer Shares 5 Secrets to Sketching a Great Self-Storage Site Plan

Oct 5, 2022

Sketching Out Your Self-Storage Site Plan: Steps to a Smart Facility Layout

Sketching Out Your Self-Storage Site Plan: Steps to a Smart Facility Layout

Guidelines for Designing a Self-Storage Site Layout and Unit Mix

Putting Pencil to Paper: Guidelines for Designing a Self-Storage Site Layout and Unit Mix

Putting Pencil to Paper: Guidelines for Designing a Self-Storage Site Layout and Unit Mix

Can’t-Ignore Factors to Self-Storage Site Layout and Unit Mix

Can’t-Ignore Factors to Self-Storage Site Layout and Unit Mix

byDavid Meinecke

Smart Tips for Creating a Successful Self-Storage Site Layout

Smart Tips for Creating a Successful Self-Storage Site Layout

byAlan Campbell

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

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

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

byJeffrey Turnbull

Insight to Arriving at the Right Self-Storage Unit Mix for Your Market

Insight to Arriving at the Right Self-Storage Unit Mix for Your Market

Insight to Arriving at the Right Self-Storage Unit Mix for Your Market

bySteve Hajewski

Building-Configuration Software TestFit Could Soon Serve Self-Storage, Other Commercial Industries

Building-Configuration Software TestFit Could Soon Serve Self-Storage, Other Commercial Industries

Building-Configuration Software TestFit Could Soon Serve Self-Storage, Other Commercial Industries

Self-Storage Talk Featured Thread: Finding the Right Facility Unit Mix

Self-Storage Talk Featured Thread: Finding the Right Facility Unit Mix

What to Expect When You're Expecting a New Self-Storage Facility: Insight for First-Time Builders

What to Expect When You're Expecting a New Self-Storage Facility: Insight for First-Time Builders

What to Expect When You're Expecting a New Self-Storage Facility: Insight for First-Time Builders

bySteve Hajewski

Using Creativity and Innovation to Overcome Less-Optimal Self-Storage Parcels

Using Creativity and Innovation to Overcome Less-Optimal Self-Storage Parcels

Using Creativity and Innovation to Overcome Less-Optimal Self-Storage Parcels

Making the Land Work: Addressing Site Grading Issues in Self-Storage

Making the Land Work: Addressing Site Grading Issues in Self-Storage

Making the Land Work: Addressing Site Grading Issues in Self-Storage

Building Your First Self-Storage Facility: Understanding Development Fundamentals

Building Your First Self-Storage Facility: Understanding Development Fundamentals

Building Your First Self-Storage Facility: Understanding Development Fundamentals

Maximizing Self-Storage Land Use: Leveraging Zoning Allowances and Restrictions

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Maximizing Self-Storage Land Use: Leveraging Zoning Allowances and Restrictions

Maximizing Self-Storage Land Use: Leveraging Zoning Allowances and Restrictions

Impediments and Solutions to Self-Storage Approval: A Tale of Two Projects

Impediments and Solutions to Self-Storage Approval: A Tale of Two Projects

Impediments and Solutions to Self-Storage Approval: A Tale of Two Projects

The Art and Science of Self-Storage Layout: Building Positioning, Unit Mix and More

The Art and Science of Self-Storage Layout: Building Positioning, Unit Mix and More

The Art and Science of Self-Storage Layout: Building Positioning, Unit Mix and More

bySteve Hajewski

Multi-Story Case Study: Tri-Village Self Storage in Columbus, OH

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Multi-Story Case Study: Tri-Village Self Storage in Columbus, OH

Multi-Story Case Study: Tri-Village Self Storage in Columbus, OH

5 Self-Storage Building Mistakes to Avoid

5 Self-Storage Building Mistakes to Avoid

5 Self-Storage Building Mistakes to Avoid

byJeffrey Turnbull

Development Case Study: QuikStor Self Storage in Van Nuys, CA

Development Case Study: QuikStor Self Storage in Van Nuys, CA

Development Case Study: QuikStor Self Storage in Van Nuys, CA

Insights From a First-Time Self-Storage Developer: The Final Chapter, Lessons Learned

Insights From a First-Time Self-Storage Developer: The Final Chapter, Lessons Learned

Insights From a First-Time Self-Storage Developer: The Final Chapter, Lessons Learned

Designing a Self-Storage Site to Maximize Land Use

Designing a Self-Storage Site to Maximize Land Use

Designing a Self-Storage Site to Maximize Land Use

bySteve Hajewski

Creating a Napkin Sketch Self-Storage Layout: Understanding Basic Facility Design

Creating a Napkin Sketch Self-Storage Layout: Understanding Basic Facility Design

Creating a Napkin Sketch Self-Storage Layout: Understanding Basic Facility Design

Building Self-Storage on Petite Parcels: Factors to Consider

Building Self-Storage on Petite Parcels: Factors to Consider

Building Self-Storage on Petite Parcels: Factors to Consider

Self-Storage Facility Design: Maximizing Land Use and Property Potential

Self-Storage Facility Design: Maximizing Land Use and Property Potential

Self-Storage Facility Design: Maximizing Land Use and Property Potential

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

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

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

A Superior Site Layout

A Superior Site Layout

A Superior Site Layout

Site Layout and Unit Mix

Site Layout and Unit Mix

Site Layout and Unit Mix

Layout and Design

Layout and Design

Layout and Design

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