Opportunity Remodeled
Guiding visionary leaders to transform vacant properties into thriving Opportunity Hubs
Across the country, countless vacant schools and other buildings sit as untapped assets in neighborhoods full of untapped potential. Life Remodeled has created and sustained a proven, community-driven model for repurposing properties into one-stop hubs of opportunity—and we’re sharing our success and lessons learned with leaders nationwide.
At the beginning of our work, we could only wish this information was available, which is why we’ve made it open source. This 100-page guide provides clear explanations how we created and sustained two opportunity hubs in Detroit. Learn from our biggest failures and successes while we also share principles we believe can be effectively contextualized in your own unique communities. This resource demystifies the process while delivering healthy warnings of the difficulty of the journey ahead. Tools, technical information, and real life examples are provided.
Save the Dates for the Opportunity Remodeled / BOOTCAMP
Experience to Spark Bold Community Transformation
September 16-17, 2026 $250 per attendee. Link this to a jotform where people can save the date.
Life Remodeled is inviting leaders from across the country to experience two transformative neighborhood projects first-hand in Detroit, learning from our mistakes and successes directly from those who’ve brought these grand visions to life.
Our Bootcampers will experience:
- An Immersive Tour of Two Opportunity Hubs: Explore the design, culture, programs, offerings, and impact of our hubs on Detroit’s east and west sides, where community transformation is happening every day.
- Inspiring and Educational Talks from Real Stakeholders: Hear paradigm-shifting stories and insights from those who are experiencing, leading, delivering services, and supporting Opportunity Hubs—residents, partners, and practitioners alike.
- Meaningful Connections: Engage with like-minded peers who share your passion for impact, and build relationships that extend well beyond the Bootcamp. Cultivate a network of collaborators, mentors, and peers with shared purpose.
- Developing Clear Next Steps for Your Project: Lean into the workshops that resonate most deeply with the current stage of your journey, fuel your vision, and develop action-plans to advance community impact in your city or region.
By the time it’s over, you’ll leave Bootcamp with:
- A deeper knowledge of repurposing real estate for community transformation
- Experiences that spark your own unique innovative ideas
- Stronger relationships to help you navigate your journey
- Clear next steps for your project
Experience Opportunity Remodeled / COACHING
We work with bold, forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about reimagining real estate as a tool for social good. Our ideal clients are committed to driving measurable and lasting impact that reflects the hopes, values, and visions of local residents and students.
What You’ll Experience:
- Strategic Clarity: Learn how to crystallize the principles from our Opportunity Remodeled Guidebook and apply them to your unique community context.
- Transformational Coaching: Engage in meaningful dialogue shaped by thoughtful, timely questions that help you surface the most critical opportunities ahead.
- Reflective Listening: Be fully seen and heard. Our coaching process creates the space for clarity, confidence, and courageous next steps.
- Real-World Wisdom: Gain practical insights through transparent storytelling that highlights both our greatest successes and hardest-earned lessons.
- Resource Recommendations: Receive guidance toward other resources that may be helpful on your journey from concept to reality.
Our Coaching is like a gym where you carry your own weights and you do the work. The Coach is here to ask great questions, share experiences, and guide you toward helpful resources.
Initial Exploratory Call: $150 (1 hour)
Prerequisite: Prior to scheduling a call, we require that you have read the Opportunity Remodeled Guidebook in its entirety to ensure a productive and informed discussion.
Ongoing Coaching: Pricing for additional consulting services is project-based and determined according to the scope and complexity of your initiative.
