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Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience now celebrating its 11th season in Downtown Detroit, draws new and mainstay trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups, offering multiple quick and convenient lunchtime […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience now celebrating its 11th season in Downtown Detroit, draws new and mainstay trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups, offering multiple quick and convenient lunchtime […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience now celebrating its 11th season in Downtown Detroit, draws new and mainstay trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups, offering multiple quick and convenient lunchtime […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience now celebrating its 11th season in Downtown Detroit, draws new and mainstay trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups, offering multiple quick and convenient lunchtime […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience now celebrating its 11th season in Downtown Detroit, draws new and mainstay trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups, offering multiple quick and convenient lunchtime […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience now celebrating its 11th season in Downtown Detroit, draws new and mainstay trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups, offering multiple quick and convenient lunchtime […]

Read More

Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience now celebrating its 11th season in Downtown Detroit, draws new and mainstay trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups, offering multiple quick and convenient lunchtime […]

Read More

Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience now celebrating its 11th season in Downtown Detroit, draws new and mainstay trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups, offering multiple quick and convenient lunchtime […]

Read More

Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience now celebrating its 11th season in Downtown Detroit, draws new and mainstay trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups, offering multiple quick and convenient lunchtime […]

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Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s largest weekly food truck experience now celebrating its 11th season in Downtown Detroit, draws new and mainstay trucks, carts and local restaurant pop-ups, offering multiple quick and convenient lunchtime […]

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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.

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Downtown Detroit Fast Facts

22,000,000

Annual visits (nonworkers/residents) to Downtown Detroit in 2021.

186

Restaurants and retail establishment in the Downtown.

Downtown Stories

February Around Downtown: DDP News and Events

February 22, 2023 The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) extends its deepest condolences to the students and their families impacted by the senseless and tragic shooting at Michigan State University last week. . . .

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Downtown Detroit Hotspots

Downtown Detroit Hotspots

We all have them. Our “spots.” Our “favs.” Our places to take out-of-towners.  We thought it would be fun to share these as a community, so we’ve launched “Downtown Detroit . . .

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DDP Datascape Trends

What Has Changed Since 2019, What to Expect Moving Forward

By Joshua Long, Data Program Director Observational bias is the phenomenon where the apparent observed values are different from what the actual true values are. It comes about because individuals . . .

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BIZ Ambassadors

Anything is Possible: Calvin Hasberry – BIZ Ambassador of the Year (2021)

By Anjana Schroeder, Director of Marketing and Communications, BIZ As a lifelong Detroiter, Calvin Hasberry is dedicated to his city. He was inspired by a fellow Ambassador to make a . . .

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DDP in the News

Downtown Street Eats is back, meet the woman putting local small businesses in the spotlight

Click On Detroit– As downtown workers return back to their offices and as apartments fill up nearby, a summertime favorite returns: Downtown Street Eats. Every weekday, a handful of food . . .

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Downtown Parks & Public Spaces

Campus Martius Park Named Top Public Square by USA Today 10Best

DETROIT – Detroit’s Campus Martius was recognized in USA Today’s 10Best Top Public Squares for 2021. “Campus Martius Park serves as Detroit’s gathering place, where locals and visitors alike can come . . .

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Campus Martius Fountain

2022 Perceptions Survey

Share Your Voice for a Chance to Win a Spirit Card. The Downtown Detroit Partnership and the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) are inviting you to participate in this survey to help guide our work in Downtown Detroit. Your input will help us improve services and assist in planning for future Downtown programs.

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Experience Downtown

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.

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Business Connect

The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) provides Downtown businesses with support, assistance navigating city resources, opportunities to network, and in-depth economic and market analysis. DDP and BIZ members have access to numerous events that . . .

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Downtown Detroit Datascape

The Downtown Detroit Datascape is a strategic initiative of the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) to provide metrics, actionable information, and analysis that will help stakeholders benchmark progress, make informed decisions and drive investment throughout the . . .

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Events

DDP programs and manages nearly 2,000 events annually in Downtown Detroit Parks + Public Spaces, including Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square, Beacon Park, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park, and the Woodward Esplanade.

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[Recap & Photos] Fall Forum: A Real Estate Update

September 25, 2023

[Recap & Photos] Fall Forum: A Real Estate Update

Downtown Stories

On Tuesday, September 19 the Downtown Detroit Partnership hosted its 2023 Fall Forum: A Real Estate Update, formerly known as the Fall Stakeholder Meeting, at the Gem Theater. The event . . .

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Downtown Detroit Partnership to host its annual Fall Forum: A Real Estate Update at the Gem Theatre, Sept. 19

September 5, 2023

Downtown Detroit Partnership to host its annual Fall Forum: A Real Estate Update at the Gem Theatre, Sept. 19

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The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) will host its annual Fall Forum: A Real Estate Update at the Gem Theatre on Tues., Sept. 19 from 3:00-5:30 p.m. The Fall Forum, formerly known as the Fall Stakeholder . . .

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August Around Downtown: DDP News and Events

August 31, 2023

August Around Downtown: DDP News and Events

Downtown Stories

August 31, 2023 Getting Down to BIZness Spring 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ). The BIZ, led by a volunteer board of directors representative of the . . .

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Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

August 30, 2023

Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

Downtown Detroit Hotspots

By: Kitty Whitfield | Narrated and produced by Rory McMaster Looking for a new or unique place to visit, dine and shop in Downtown Detroit? Then check out the latest . . .

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Photo Gallery: Party in the Park

August 14, 2023

Photo Gallery: Party in the Park

Photo Gallery

Celebrating 20 Years of Campus Martius Park DDP team Party in the Park Tent Ola Vernon John Myers Shelly Watkins John Myers Party in the Park Ola Vernon and Iris . . .

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We Make It Happen, and It Counts

August 14, 2023

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We Make It Happen, and It Counts

CEO Blog

By Eric B. Larson An aspect I find extremely enriching in my role is the privilege it affords me to engage with other city leaders across the country facilitating an . . .

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Downtown Detroit Partnership
2 days ago
Downtown Detroit Partnership
🍁🍂 It’s officially Fall, and Downtown Detroit’s parks are the perfect place to kick off the season! Looking for a cozy spot to sip on your pumpkin spice latte? Visit one of the many outdoor seating areas available in the parks, where you can enjoy your favorite fall beverages with a side of fresh air and city views. ☕🏙️ #DowntownDet #CampusMartiusPark #CapitolPark #GrandCircusPark #CadillacSquare Beacon Park Detroit, #FallinDetroit

🍁🍂 It’s officially Fall, and Downtown Detroit’s parks are the perfect place to kick off the season!

Looking for a cozy spot to sip on your pumpkin spice latte? Visit one of the many outdoor seating areas available in the parks, where you can enjoy your favorite fall beverages with a side of fresh air and city views. ☕🏙️

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3 days ago
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3 days ago
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Bring your pup and show your team pride at the FREE Tailgate Pawty at Grand Circus Park, TOMORROW from 2-4 pm. Presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions and supported in part by Michigan Humane and Premier Pet Supply, this doggone good gathering will feature giveaways, treats and fun games! #DowntownDet #GrandCircusPark #TailgatePawty

Bring your pup and show your team pride at the FREE Tailgate Pawty at Grand Circus Park, TOMORROW from 2-4 pm.

Presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions and supported in part by Michigan Humane and Premier Pet Supply, this doggone good gathering will feature giveaways, treats and fun games!

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Downtown Detroit Partnership
4 days ago
Downtown Detroit Partnership
Time is running out to explore Horizon at Beacon Park Detroit! The final day to take in the unique, immersive art installation created by Olivier Landreville is this Sunday, Sept. 24. The egg-shaped units are each equipped with a rocking chair, subtle lighting and all-enveloping soundscapes that provide a calming and peaceful experience. #DowntownDet #BeaconPark #Horizon #HorizonOnTour #SergeMaheu INIT, gocreos

Time is running out to explore "Horizon" at Beacon Park Detroit!

The final day to take in the unique, immersive art installation created by Olivier Landreville is this Sunday, Sept. 24.

The egg-shaped units are each equipped with a rocking chair, subtle lighting and all-enveloping soundscapes that provide a calming and peaceful experience.

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5 days ago
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Stop by Downtown Street Eats before the season ends! Your favorite local food trucks will be lined up in Cadillac Square from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each weekday through mid-October. Todays lineup: 🍗 B.L. Ellis 🌮 Buffy’s Mexi-Casian Grill 🍪 Frick’N Good Cookies 🇮🇹 Impasto 🍋 Lemonade & Beyond 🍚 Poke Ur Way 🍕 Stix & Stone #DowntownDet #CadillacSquare #DowntownStreetEats

Stop by Downtown Street Eats before the season ends! Your favorite local food trucks will be lined up in Cadillac Square from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each weekday through mid-October.

Today's lineup:
🍗 B.L. Ellis
🌮 Buffy’s Mexi-Casian Grill
🍪 Frick’N Good Cookies
🇮🇹 Impasto
🍋 Lemonade & Beyond
🍚 Poke Ur Way
🍕 Stix & Stone

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Highlight's from the 2023 Detroit Grand Prix's (an affiliate of Downtown Detroit Partnership) return to the streets of Downtown Detroit.
Sunday's Recap : Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix present by Lear

Highlight's from the 2023 Detroit Grand Prix's (an affiliate of Downtown Detroit Partnership) return to the streets of Downtown Detroit.

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Highlight's from the 2023 Detroit Grand Prix's (an affiliate of Downtown Detroit Partnership) return to the streets of Downtown Detroit.
Saturday's Recap: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix present by Lear

Highlight's from the 2023 Detroit Grand Prix's (an affiliate of Downtown Detroit Partnership) return to the streets of Downtown Detroit.

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Highlight's from the 2023 Detroit Grand Prix's (an affiliate of Downtown Detroit Partnership) return to the streets of Downtown Detroit.
Friday's Recap: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix present by Lear

Highlight's from the 2023 Detroit Grand Prix's (an affiliate of Downtown Detroit Partnership) return to the streets of Downtown Detroit.

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Detroit Aglow

Join us on Monday, November 20 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at MGM Grand Detroit for an unforgettable experience, including exclusive networking and a delicious turkey dinner. We look forward to celebrating with you at Detroit's official holiday kick-off event!
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