Vacant big-box stores are enticing to many self-storage owners, developers and investors who seek a “blank canvas” for conversion projects. These large structures are typically well-situated in established retail and residential corridors, offering an immediate customer base; plus, city officials are often in favor of projects that turn empty, rundown buildings into thriving businesses. In the spirit of community revitalization, Devon Self Storage recently transformed this Kmart retail store in Grand Rapids, Mich. Watch the incredible process of retail turned storage in this time-lapse video.
