It’s great to see an adaptive reuse program going full speed in Cleveland, which will include conversions of school properties into housing to better serve the respective neighborhoods. The below linked article details the RFP process along with info about how public hearings were held prior to decisions being made. Seems like residents’ input was actually considered in this case. There are seven separate projects and multiple vendors and contractors involved, all of whom went through an established procedure to earn their selection.
There is plenty of information in the article, especially about the process and elements of the respective RFPs to provide real estate developers, contractors, lenders, and brokers with important details.
Whether you are in the Cleveland area or not (and most of our audience is not), the point is that there is a lot of information to be gained. Chances are there are schools or other municipality owned properties which are sitting there. Being “first in” with a proposal, procedure, and solutions can be huge. A chance to be a hero carries even more value than the profit potential. There are situations which lead to favorable publicity and that can generate more inquiries and more work as well.
Making a similar situation happen takes more than simply identifying a municipal property. There is learning or establishing a procedure, seeking approval, and having a vetted team of professionals ready to go. Those things don’t happen overnight, but can with the right research, solid leadership, and people with a vision.
My team and I are available to help you and your team to make a project of this magnitude happen under your watch. Schedule a time to chat with no obligation, and let’s be “first in” on a great opportunity!
(Here is the story: https://neo-trans.blog/2026/09/25/developers-of-9-school-sites-idd/ )
