Amherst, N.Y. (WBEN) – Amherst officials are continuing to review plans for a 550-unit, climate-controlled self storage complex – that, if developed would be the largest such facility in the town. Under review is a proposal by Vick Singh Ghotia. founder of 416Homez, to develop the 70,000-square-foot complex along an 8.46 acre parcel of vacant land at 2495 Wehrle Drive. The property is just west of Transit Road. A final development cost is still being worked out. Pending various Amherst approvals, construction is expected to start later this year. The units…
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Boylston, MA Self-Storage Development to Add 797 Units
ARCO National Construction’s New England division is partnering with R.J. Kelly to develop a new Class A self-storage facility in Boylston, Massachusetts. Located on a 6.12-acre site with Route 140 frontage and visibility from I-290, the project will include a three-story, 103,000-square-foot facility with 797 climate-controlled units, including 46 drive-up units, plus a 1,000-square-foot office and 19 parking spaces. The project will redevelop an underutilized parcel to serve the greater Worcester market. Read the Full Article Source: New England Real Estate Journal
710-Unit Self Storage Facility Proposed in Hillsborough, NJ
Nan Realty Holdings, LLC has proposed a three-story, 103,560-square-foot self-storage facility along Route 206 in Hillsborough, New Jersey. The project would include 710 units, with a mix of climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled drive-up units, plus office space, gated access, covered loading bays and customer parking. Existing structures on the 2.97-acre site would be demolished. The applicant is seeking variances, site plan approvals and waivers, with the hearing set to continue on July 15. Read the Full Article Source: MSN
UpLift Self Storage Opens New Facility in Bryan, Texas
UpLift Self Storage has opened a new facility in Bryan, Texas, adding climate-controlled storage space for residential and commercial customers. The property is located on East 29th Street near Bryan High School and marks another expansion for the operator within the Texas market. The opening reflects ongoing self-storage development in secondary markets, where operators continue to add climate-controlled inventory and focus on early lease-up strategies to support occupancy growth at newly completed facilities. Read the Full Article Source: Community Impact
Indoor and RV Storage Project Proposed in Moses Lake Area, Washington
Our Rock, LLC has submitted plans for a new self-storage development in the Moses Lake, Washington, area. The proposed project includes 63,200 square feet of enclosed mini-storage space and 100 outdoor RV storage spaces on a 6.8-acre site, with construction planned in two phases. The facility would operate as a remote, self-service property with gated access and security monitoring. The proposal reflects ongoing demand for RV and self-storage capacity in growing regional markets, where operators continue to pursue phased development strategies and streamlined operating models. Read the Full Article Source:…
Go Mini’s Franchisee Expands Portable Storage Network in Charlotte, North Carolina
Go Mini’s has opened a new portable storage location in Charlotte, expanding its footprint in the Southeast through franchise operator Mark Nyman, who manages multiple locations across several U.S. markets. The expansion reflects continued growth in the portable storage segment, driven by demand for flexible storage options tied to residential moves, renovations, and commercial use. The opening also underscores increasing competition between portable storage providers and traditional self-storage operators in fast-growing metropolitan areas. Read the Full Article Source: BriefGlance.com
Bineth Group Expands Self-Storage Portfolio in Elizabeth and Pennsauken, New Jersey and Buffalo, New York
Bineth Group and Upper Space Group expanded their self-storage holdings with new facilities in Elizabeth and Pennsauken, New Jersey, and the acquisition of a property in Buffalo, New York. The projects add climate-controlled storage capacity in high-density Northeast markets serving residential and commercial users. Extra Space Storage will manage the two New Jersey facilities, including an 89,000-square-foot property in Elizabeth and an 869-unit site in Pennsauken. The expansion highlights continued investment in self-storage assets near major transportation, logistics, and population centers across the Northeast. Read the Full Article Source: Real…
Extra Space Storage Expands Management Presence in New Caney and Porter, Texas
Extra Space Storage has assumed management of three self-storage facilities in New Caney and Porter, Texas, previously operating under the BestBox Storage brand. The properties, which opened between late 2023 and mid-2024, include features such as video surveillance, coded gate access, and protection plans. The management transition reflects ongoing consolidation trends in the self-storage sector, with larger operators continuing to expand through third-party management and branding agreements in fast-growing suburban markets. Read the Full Article Source: Community Impact
Two Self-Storage Developments Advance in Joliet, Illinois
The Joliet City Council approved two self-storage developments in a narrow 5-4 vote, including a Menards-backed conversion of a former restaurant-and-entertainment property and a separate proposal for a site on Drauden Road that had previously been rejected. Supporters cited limited demand for alternative commercial uses, while opponents questioned the need for additional storage facilities in the market. The decisions highlight the continued reuse of underperforming retail and commercial properties for self-storage projects in suburban markets. Read the Full Article Source: Shaw Media
The Storage Center Opens New Self-Storage Facility in Sulphur, Louisiana
The Storage Center has opened a new self-storage facility in Sulphur, Louisiana, adding 679 climate-controlled units across roughly 80,200 square feet. The four-story property is located near Interstate 10 within a corridor tied to ongoing industrial, commercial, and residential growth in the Lake Charles area. The development reflects the continued expansion of climate-controlled and multi-story storage projects in Gulf Coast markets, where operators are adding capacity to meet population growth, business activity, and demand from the construction and industrial sectors. Read the Full Article Source: PR Newswire (By CISION)
