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.

As of 2024, the surrounding community achieved the lowest crime rates in Detroit—a stark contrast to the days before DIS, when crime rates were among the highest in the city.

At the beginning of our work, we could only wish this information was available, which is why we’ve made it open source. This 117-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. 

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.