Information on BIZ Renewal

The Downtown BIZ Board of Directors invites Owners of Assessable Property within the BIZ to both its Annual Meeting and a Special Meeting on BIZ Renewal.

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Opening Day 2025

By Joshua Long I’m not alone when I say the Detroit Tigers Opening Day is one of my absolute favorite days of the year. I love baseball, the Tigers, and […]

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Project Lighthouse™ Member Spotlight: Ilitch/Olympia

Project Lighthouse™ Member Spotlight The success of Project Lighthouse™ cannot be achieved without its members. Hear from Melissa Lesperance from Ilitch Companies/Olympia Development about the importance of collaboration and communication in […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck festival, Downtown Street Eats, is back for its 13th season, bringing a variety of food trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups to the heart of […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck festival, Downtown Street Eats, is back for its 13th season, bringing a variety of food trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups to the heart of […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck festival, Downtown Street Eats, is back for its 13th season, bringing a variety of food trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups to the heart of […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck festival, Downtown Street Eats, is back for its 13th season, bringing a variety of food trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups to the heart of […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck festival, Downtown Street Eats, is back for its 13th season, bringing a variety of food trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups to the heart of […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck festival, Downtown Street Eats, is back for its 13th season, bringing a variety of food trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups to the heart of […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck festival, Downtown Street Eats, is back for its 13th season, bringing a variety of food trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups to the heart of […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck festival, Downtown Street Eats, is back for its 13th season, bringing a variety of food trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups to the heart of […]

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About the DDP

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) strengthens and supports Downtown Detroit through strategic initiatives and programs. DDP convenes business, philanthropic, and government partners to create a vibrant and resilient urban core for Detroit and the region.

DDP takes an active role in development and planning decisions that positively impacts the city’s economic prosperity. We also work with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors on multiple programs and projects to enhance Downtown’s appeal to businesses, residents, and visitors. Additionally, we provide direct services that create a cleaner, safer, and welcoming Downtown for all.

Vote for Campus Martius Park

Campus Martius Park is in the running for “Best Public Square” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. You can vote once per day until polls close on Monday, April 7.

FREE Opening Day Tailgate Party

Join us for the FREE Opening Day Tailgate Party, proudly presented by Miller Lite and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership for the third year. Celebrate the return of baseball in Detroit with us at Grand Circus Park just beside the ballpark on Friday, April 4, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Get ready for a full day of festivities, great food, cold drinks, and Detroit’s unbeatable game-day energy.

Support the DDP

Your contribution to DDP will help advance efforts to continuously improve upon Downtown Detroit being a vibrant, thriving, and welcoming urban center for all to enjoy.

Downtown Detroit Fast Facts

30,000,000

Annual visits (nonworkers/residents) to Downtown Detroit in 2023.

181

Restaurants and retail establishments in Downtown Detroit.

Explore Downtown Detroit

Downtown Detroit is a vibrant and welcoming community that boasts a number of beautiful public spaces that supports great walking and biking experiences and cultivates a vibrant retail and restaurant community.

The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) provides in-depth economic and market analysis and access to numerous events that focus on topics, including BIZ Connects, and roundtables.

The Downtown Detroit Datascape is a strategic initiative of the DDP and BIZ to provide actionable metrics and information, plus analysis to benchmark progress, inform decisions, and drive investment Downtown.

DDP programs and manages nearly 2,000 events annually in Downtown Detroit Parks + Public Spaces. Additionally, DDP also holds annual Signature Events celebrating the impact DDP has on Downtown and beyond.

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Opening Day 2025 

March 24, 2025

Opening Day 2025 

By Joshua Long  I’m not alone when I say the Detroit Tigers Opening Day is one of my absolute favorite days of the year. I love baseball, the Tigers, and . . .

Project Lighthouse™ Member Spotlight: Ilitch/Olympia

March 24, 2025

Project Lighthouse™ Member Spotlight: Ilitch/Olympia

Project Lighthouse™ Member Spotlight The success of Project Lighthouse™ cannot be achieved without its members. Hear from Melissa Lesperance from Ilitch Companies/Olympia Development about the importance of collaboration and communication in . . .

Meet John Foley, 2024 BIZ Ambassador of the Year

March 24, 2025

Meet John Foley, 2024 BIZ Ambassador of the Year

2024 BIZ Ambassador of the YearJohn Foley John Foley has been on the Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador Team for several years and his passion for this community is almost as . . .

Enhancing Downtown Detroit: A $800,000 Boost from Knight Foundation

March 17, 2025

Enhancing Downtown Detroit: A $800,000 Boost from Knight Foundation

Downtown Detroit is about to get even better! Thanks to an $800,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is set to . . .

Downtown Detroit Partnership Secures Knight Foundation Grant to Enrich Downtown Detroit

March 17, 2025

Downtown Detroit Partnership Secures Knight Foundation Grant to Enrich Downtown Detroit

Funding to benefit accessibility, inclusivity, and design of Downtown Parks and Public Spaces DETROIT –The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation have granted $800,000 to the Downtown Detroit Partnership . . .

DDP Focused on Supporting Downtown Small Businesses

March 12, 2025

DDP Focused on Supporting Downtown Small Businesses

By Cari Easterday You’ve probably heard it a million times. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. But it’s not idle chatter; we have the data to support it.  . . .

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Show your Detroit Love! ❤️ We need your vote to help keep Campus Martius Park as the No. 1 Public Square in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for the third year in a row. 🏆 

Vote once a day until Monday, April 7 at 11:59 a.m. Every vote counts with only two weeks left. Let’s show the nation why Campus Martius Park is Detroit’s Gathering Place in every season. 

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Show your Detroit Love! ❤️ We need your vote to help keep Campus Martius Park as the No. 1 Public Square in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for the third year in a row. 🏆

Vote once a day until Monday, April 7 at 11:59 a.m. Every vote counts with only two weeks left. Let’s show the nation why Campus Martius Park is Detroit’s Gathering Place in every season.

VOTE HERE: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/…

#BestPublicSquare | #Detroit | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #USAToday | #USAToday10Best | #Detroitproud | #godetroit | #community | #metrodetroit | #placemaking | #DowntownDetroit | #Michigan
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Two weeks to go before our #FREE Opening Day Tailgate Party presented by Miller Lite and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership! ⚾🥳 Join us at Grand Circus Park (right next to the ballpark) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 4 for an exciting Opening Day bash! We’ll be streaming the game live on the big screen, DJ Invisible will be spinning tracks, and there will be onsite opportunities to snag autographed merch, prizes, ticket giveaways and more. Enjoy games, a Miller Lite beer tent, and fan-favorite Downtown Street Eats food trucks including: 

🌮 Los Dos Amigo Taco
🌭 Busta Dawgs
🍔 Sonnys Hamburgers
🐓 This N That Bakery
🍝 Andiamo’s Food Truck

For updates and more details, visit DetroitOpeningDay.com

#DowntownDet | #DetroitOpeningDay | #OpeningDay | #Detroit | #GrandCircusPark | #ThingsToDo | #Baseball | #FoodTrucks | #MillerLite

Two weeks to go before our #FREE Opening Day Tailgate Party presented by Miller Lite and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership! ⚾🥳 Join us at Grand Circus Park (right next to the ballpark) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 4 for an exciting Opening Day bash! We’ll be streaming the game live on the big screen, DJ Invisible will be spinning tracks, and there will be onsite opportunities to snag autographed merch, prizes, ticket giveaways and more. Enjoy games, a Miller Lite beer tent, and fan-favorite Downtown Street Eats food trucks including:

🌮 Los Dos Amigo Taco
🌭 Busta Dawgs
🍔 Sonnys Hamburgers
🐓 This N That Bakery
🍝 Andiamo’s Food Truck

For updates and more details, visit DetroitOpeningDay.com

#DowntownDet | #DetroitOpeningDay | #OpeningDay | #Detroit | #GrandCircusPark | #ThingsToDo | #Baseball | #FoodTrucks | #MillerLite
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#DowntownUpdate — road closures are in progress for two Downtown Detroit streetscape projects, led by the City of Detroit Government and Greektown Detroit. This marks the first phase of closures for the projects: 
Monroe Streetscape Project in Greektown — Monroe Street between Randolph and the I-375 Service Drive is now closed to vehicle traffic for the installation of the new streetscape, which is scheduled for completion in summer 2026.
Randolph Streetcape Project in Downtown Detroit — construction for this project has also started. Randolph Street between Gratiot and Jefferson will remain open to vehicle traffic with lane closures and parking restrictions as needed. The Randolph Street Project is expected to be completed by end of 2025.
 
#HowToAccess Greektown during construction: 
- Businesses along Randolph and Monroe Streets will remain open during all phases of the project.
- Pedestrian access to Monroe Street and the greater Greektown will be maintained throughout the streetscape upgrades.
- Entrance and exit from the parking garage at Hollywood Casino at Greektown will be unaffected by this work.
- Greektown Casino parking garage will remain open and accessible from Macomb and Chrysler Service Drive entrances.
- Additionally, street parking, People Mover, surface parking lots and garages will be available, allowing quick access to the Greektown District. 
 
Learn more about this project with the recent news from City of Detroit (LINK TO ARTICLE: https://detroitmi.gov/news/construction-work-begin-monroe-and-randolph-streetscape-projects-downtown-detroit)

#DowntownDet | #Detroit | #Downtown | #UrbanInnovationDetroit | #RoadClosure | #construction

#DowntownUpdate — road closures are in progress for two Downtown Detroit streetscape projects, led by the City of Detroit Government and Greektown Detroit. This marks the first phase of closures for the projects:
Monroe Streetscape Project in Greektown — Monroe Street between Randolph and the I-375 Service Drive is now closed to vehicle traffic for the installation of the new streetscape, which is scheduled for completion in summer 2026.
Randolph Streetcape Project in Downtown Detroit — construction for this project has also started. Randolph Street between Gratiot and Jefferson will remain open to vehicle traffic with lane closures and parking restrictions as needed. The Randolph Street Project is expected to be completed by end of 2025.

#HowToAccess Greektown during construction:
- Businesses along Randolph and Monroe Streets will remain open during all phases of the project.
- Pedestrian access to Monroe Street and the greater Greektown will be maintained throughout the streetscape upgrades.
- Entrance and exit from the parking garage at Hollywood Casino at Greektown will be unaffected by this work.
- Greektown Casino parking garage will remain open and accessible from Macomb and Chrysler Service Drive entrances.
- Additionally, street parking, People Mover, surface parking lots and garages will be available, allowing quick access to the Greektown District.

Learn more about this project with the recent news from City of Detroit (LINK TO ARTICLE: https://detroitmi.gov/news/…)

#DowntownDet | #Detroit | #Downtown | #UrbanInnovationDetroit | #RoadClosure | #construction
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Rain or shine, we wish you a happy first day of spring! 🌷 Tulip time is almost here and soon, #CampusMartiusPark and DTEs Beacon Park Detroit will be in full bloom. 

But it’s not just the flowers. Downtown Detroit is thriving in many ways. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) cultivates social and economic impact by connecting people, places, and parks. The DDP works year-round and in collaboration with many public, private, philanthropic and community partners to help keep Downtown clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone to enjoy. 

These efforts help to create a great backdrop for Downtowns vibrant food scene, shopping, and experiences, including more than 1,200 free programs and events throughout DDP-managed parks. Plus, Downtown Detroit is home to the No. 1 Public Square in the nation.

A special thanks to everyone who has partnered, sponsored, contracted with the DDP or visited the parks. As we kickoff another exciting spring/summer season, we invite you to help us continue to keep the momentum going when you make a tax-deductible contribution today. Learn more: https://downtowndetroit.org/support-the-ddp/

#Spring|  #DowntownDet | #Detroitinbloom | #Parks | #Tulips | #tuliptime | #springinthed | #UrbanInnovation | #placemaking | #DowntownDetroit | #MakeItHappenTogether

Rain or shine, we wish you a happy first day of spring! 🌷 Tulip time is almost here and soon, #CampusMartiusPark and DTE's Beacon Park Detroit will be in full bloom.

But it’s not just the flowers. Downtown Detroit is thriving in many ways. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) cultivates social and economic impact by connecting people, places, and parks. The DDP works year-round and in collaboration with many public, private, philanthropic and community partners to help keep Downtown clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone to enjoy.

These efforts help to create a great backdrop for Downtown's vibrant food scene, shopping, and experiences, including more than 1,200 free programs and events throughout DDP-managed parks. Plus, Downtown Detroit is home to the No. 1 Public Square in the nation.

A special thanks to everyone who has partnered, sponsored, contracted with the DDP or visited the parks. As we kickoff another exciting spring/summer season, we invite you to help us continue to keep the momentum going when you make a tax-deductible contribution today. Learn more:

#Spring| #DowntownDet | #Detroitinbloom | #Parks | #Tulips | #tuliptime | #springinthed | #UrbanInnovation | #placemaking | #DowntownDetroit | #MakeItHappenTogether
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Let’s make it a three-peat, Detroit! ❤️ Vote Campus Martius Park in USA Todays 10Best Readers Choice Awards and help us reclaim the #1 spot as Best Public Square in the nation! Thanks to your support, Campus Martius Park was voted the #1 Public Square in 2023 and 2024 🏆 — lets keep the streak alive! 

Every vote counts — you can vote once per day until Monday, April 7 at noon. Let’s keep Detroit on top!  

👉 VOTE AT: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/campus-martius-park-detroit-michigan

#BestPublicSquare | #Detroit | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #USAToday | #USAToday10Best | #Detroitproud | #godetroit | #community | #metrodetroit | #placemaking

Let’s make it a three-peat, Detroit! ❤️ Vote Campus Martius Park in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards and help us reclaim the #1 spot as Best Public Square in the nation! Thanks to your support, Campus Martius Park was voted the #1 Public Square in 2023 and 2024 🏆 — let's keep the streak alive!

Every vote counts — you can vote once per day until Monday, April 7 at noon. Let’s keep Detroit on top!

👉 VOTE AT: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/…

#BestPublicSquare | #Detroit | #DowntownDet | #CampusMartiusPark | #USAToday | #USAToday10Best | #Detroitproud | #godetroit | #community | #metrodetroit | #placemaking"
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Vote Now for Campus Martius Park!

Campus Martius Park is in the running for “Best Public Square” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. You can vote once per day until polls close on Monday, April 7.