Labatt On Ice Skate Party
The Rink at Campus Martius Park is the place to be for an evening of free ice skating, holiday cheer and ice-cold beer. In partnership with the Downtown Detroit Partnership, […]
Read MoreThe 20th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Foundation hosted Merry & Bright 20 Years of Holiday Lights
This year’s 20th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation was filled with excitement and several winter attractions. Enjoy this video, recapping this year’s milestone event.
Read MoreUsing Inclusive Design to Improve Our Public Spaces
The Downtown Detroit Partnership’s underlying mission is to create a Downtown that is clean, safe, and welcoming to all. If that sounds simple, it’s not. We accomplish this through myriad activities that include strategic investments in the Downtown, economic development activities, public policy advocacy, placemaking and park activations, and engaging in forward and critical thinking, among other initiatives, that put Detroit ahead in urban innovation.
Read MoreCelebrating the 39th Annual Detroit Aglow
The Downtown Detroit Partnership’s (DDP) premiere fundraising and networking event, Detroit Aglow, once again kicked off the holiday season on November 20. For the first time, the event was held at Eastern Market. In its 39th year, this event convened hundreds of thought leaders and change-makers from the civic, corporate and community sectors.
Read More3-D Exploration of Downtown Detroit Development
Maps can be extremely helpful tools, but sometimes dots, lines, and polygons on a flat sheet of paper or screen do not convey all the necessary information or the complete […]
Read MoreMs. Carol Givens, BIZ Ambassador Dispatcher
Ms. Carol is a lifelong Detroiter and her passion for her city and community is as evident as her smile. She works diligently to ensure the entire BIZ Ambassador team […]
Read MoreBIZ Small Business Spotlight – House of Pure Vin
BIZ Small Business Spotlight – House of Pure Vin Owner, Regina Gaines November 2023 BIZ Small Business Spotlight features Regina Gaines, owner of House of Pure Vin, which has been […]
Read MoreBIZ Safety Video – Be Prepared, LCA & Stadium Safety
Downtown BIZ Safety [Video] – Be Prepared, LCA & Stadium Safety The Downtown Detroit BIZ and DDP work diligently to ensure the safety of the Downtown community. Part of that […]
Read MorePlan Your Visit — Arriving to Downtown
Santa Claus is standing by. The lights on the tree are almost ready. The entertainment we’ve planned may just be the best yet, as the Downtown Detroit Partnership presents its 20th Annual Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 17, and we’re making it Merry and Bright in every way possible.
Read MoreUnhoused Community Outreach Specialist
Do you have a passion for service? Are you an Outreach Worker that is dedicated to helping those in the most desperate of need? If yes, Block by Block would […]
Read MorePlan Your Visit to Detroit Tree Lighting
Kick-off the holiday season at the 20th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting, held Friday November 17 at 4p inside Campus Martius Park. This family-friendly event is complete with holiday shopping, carriage […]
Read MoreTwenty Years of Tree Lighting
It all started 20 years ago with a group of key leaders led by Edsel B. Ford, II, founding chair of the Detroit 300 Conservancy. The vision was to restore the heart of our Downtown through a world-class public space in honor of Detroit’s 300th Birthday. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) team led by Bob Gregory supported by Heather Badrak and Tom Parkinson was assembled to execute this vision. Twenty years later, DDP continues to honor and protect Edsel’s legacy gift.
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