28 Jul 2023
An article researched and published by the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences determined through a study of Denmark that people who raised and made use of Greenspace in their community were 55% less likely to develop psychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety. We don't need to look at the research to see how Greenspace makes our lives better. Greenspaces aren't where we work. They are where we play. Greenspace means socializing, exercise, higher air quality, decreased noise and generally less overstimulation.
Looking at Green Space through the lens of the self storage industry, it's easy to imagine how adding Green to your storage facility site will make customers feel different about visiting your facility. Traditionally, self storage facilities have a reputation of being cold, isolated and somewhat unnerving. If throwing up a tree and planting some grass is all you have to do to boost psychological restoration for your customers and employees, the biggest question I would ask is, "why not?"
First question you will undoubtedly ask is, “how much is commercial landscaping for my self storage facility?” According to the Hecht Group, "...it can cost between $5,000 and $75,000 for commercial landscaping." Now considering that most self-storage facilities consist of concrete and metal for the most part, we can safely assume that commercial landscaping will land on the low end of the cost spectrum.
So now that you know the general cost, it's time to focus on the benefits of adding Greenspace to your self storage facility site, and the positive impact it will have on new and existing customers, employees and your own well-being.
Did you know that Greenspace plays a role in helping with rapid healing and recovery from illness? In a study from Texas A&M, researcher Roger Ulrich discovered that patients in hospital rooms facing outdoor Greenspace had fewer post-surgical complications, relied less on painkillers, and remained in the hospital a shorter time than patients without a view.
Greenspaces like parks offer activities like biking, rafting or even bird watching, which are great ways to connect with fellow hobbyists and the general public alike.
Greenspaces offer the opportunity to bolster curiosity about our natural world and our connection to it.
Studies have shown that employees with access or view of Greenspaces are far more productive then desk employees who are isolated without a view.
Greenspaces are proven to drive tourism and generate income for nearby businesses. They can be set up for Ecotourism, create jobs, and create places to put on outdoor events like festivals, markets or concerts.
Greenspaces help combat climate change, and can drastically improve air quality and water quality.
Roadside greenery and parkway architecture plays a huge role in lowering drivers hostility and fear resulting in safer and more conscientious drivers.
Adding Greenspace to your self storage facility will reduce the impact of the Urban Heat Island Effect on your facility making it a more pleasant place to visit.
Did you know that Greenspaces are actually proven to reduce crime?
Throughout the history of human evolution, those people and animals who were aware of, and interacted seamlessly with their natural environment, also ate better, were safer and more productive.
One only needs to look at the natural progression of human evolution to see what a big role Greenspace plays in our Health and Well-being and in our relationship with our environment.
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