Category: Development News

Brookwood Properties Opens New Self-Storage Facility in Huntsville, AL

Brookwood Properties has opened its latest self-storage facility at 3910 Cypressbrook Drive NW, in Huntsville, Ala. The 850-unit property operates under the Storage Center brand. Rosehill Construction served as the general contractor for the development. Brookwood Properties’ portfolio currently comprises 50 self-storage facilities—41 in Louisiana, three in Texas, three in Mississippi and one in Arkansas—amounting to 42,000 units across 5 million square feet. The 106,600-square-foot, three-story facility features climate-controlled units ranging from 25 to 300 square feet. Amenities include 24-hour video surveillance, covered loading bays designated for moving vans and box trucks,…

Flintlock Storage Unveils Major Facility Upgrade for Self-Storage in Sevierville, TN

Flintlock Storage has just completed a major upgrade of its facilities in Sevierville, TN. This expansion aims to provide a top-notch self-storage experience that caters to the varied needs of its customers. With this update, Flintlock Storage introduces a wide range of unit sizes and features, accommodating everything from personal household items to large vehicles like RVs and boats. A key feature of this transformation is the launch of their online platform, which makes renting and paying for storage units a breeze. Customers can now easily check out available unit…

Devon Self Storage Joins U-Haul’s Neighborhood Dealer Network in Middletown, RI

Devon Self Storage in Middletown is now part of U-Haul’s network of neighborhood dealers, bringing more moving options to Newport County. The partnership, which kicked off on June 4, 2025, means Devon Self Storage at 75 Browns Lane now offers U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and moving supplies. The new U-Haul location is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This setup is part of U-Haul’s long-standing independent dealer program, which began in 1945 and now encompasses over 21,000 dealers across…

Planning Commission OKs Self-Storage Site Despite Environmental Objections in Long Beach, CA

The Long Beach Planning Commission on Thursday approved the environmental review of a new self-storage warehouse wedged between the Los Cerritos neighborhood and the Los Angeles River, despite objections from residents and activists over potential consequences to the surrounding environment. Commissioners voted to recommend the project, a 44-foot-tall, 206,756-square-foot self-storage facility with office space, private car wash and RV parking lot. The project will next come before the Long Beach City Council at a later date. It would replace a 14-acre blighted industrial site, formerly used as a golf range…

Planning Commission OK’s Self-Storage Plan for a Self-Storage Facility Near Rice Lake, WI

Menards obtained approval of its operational plan for a new self-storage facility on the south side of Rice Lake near its retail store, but the Plan Commission had a few contingencies. For a couple of years, Menards has sought to build a self-storage facility on the southeast corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Highway O. Plans call for the construction of 245 non-climate-controlled units of various sizes from 10-by-10 feet to 10-by-20 feet. The self-storage units will be considered an extension of the nearby store, and local staff will be in…

Gantry Arranges Financing for Self-Storage Properties in Bay Area and Santa Barbara, CA

Gantry has secured a total of $31.76 million of permanent loans to refinance three separately owned California self-storage facilities since the start of 2025, including two Bay Area properties. The most recent loan provided $9.76 million in May to refinance an 829-unit facility managed by ExtraSpace located at 224 N A St in Lompoc, a Central Coast community in Santa Barbara County. The second loan provided $10 million in April to refinance the 654-unit StoreLocal Oakley facility located at 4700 Main St. in Oakley, an eastern Bay Area suburb in…

A New Self-Storage Facility Breaks-Ground in Fort Pierce, FL

If you’ve been wondering what’s being built next to Aldi on U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce near Ohio Avenue, you’re not alone. Significant groundwork has taken place in recent weeks on the property at 1300 S. U.S. 1, near the tall nets for the driving range for Indian Hills Golf Course. It turns out the 1.38-acre lot is the future home to a four-story, climate-controlled, self-storage facility with 178 storage units and 23 parking spots, according to a site plan for the project approved by the city. The main 106,830-square-foot…

Spartan Investment Group Opens Self-Storage Facility in Eustis, FL

Spartan Investment Group has opened FreeUp Storage Eustis, a 660-unit self-storage facility located at 36536 S. Fish Camp Road near Lake Eustis in Grand Island, about 47 miles northwest of Orlando. Spartan Construction Management, a general contractor affiliate of the Colorado-based developer, broke ground on the facility in June 2024. FreeUp Storage Eustis features 340 climate-controlled units and 266 non-climate-controlled units across nearly 67,000 rentable square feet. Source

Anthem Self Storage Expands Secure Self-Storage Services to More Communities in Everett, WA

Anthem Self Storage, a locally operated storage facility based in Everett, Washington, has officially announced the expansion of its secure self-storage services to residents and businesses in Cascade View, Twin Creeks, and surrounding areas. This strategic rollout brings enhanced storage accessibility and high-standard security features to meet the growing demand for reliable personal and commercial storage in the region. The newly expanded service offering is designed to address common space constraints faced by both individuals and businesses. With an increasing number of households undergoing transitions such as downsizing, home renovations,…

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates the Opening of Oxford Self Storage LLC in Oxford, CT

Oxford Self Storage LLC marked a significant milestone with a successful ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 14 at its new facility located at 2 Pheasant Run Road, Oxford. The event was attended by local dignitaries, family members, and business leaders, all coming together to celebrate the opening of this state-of-the-art storage facility. The ceremony featured a formal ribbon cutting, followed by guided tours of the facility, showcasing its modern amenities and secure storage solutions. Guests had the opportunity to meet the Oxford Self Storage team, learn about the services offered, and…