Downtown Detroit Partnership | Experience Downtown Detroit

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.

Downtown Hotspots – Jeanette Pierce

January 19, 2023

Downtown Hotspots – Jeanette Pierce

Downtown Detroit Hotspots

Jeanette Pierce — founder and CEO of City Institute I’ve lived downtown for 20 years now and have been giving tours for 18 years and one question that has been . . .

Downtown Stories — Motor City Kwanzaa Celebration and Kinara Lighting

January 2, 2023

Downtown Stories — Motor City Kwanzaa Celebration and Kinara Lighting

Downtown Detroit Stories

The Downtown Detroit Partnership partnered with the City of Detroit’s Councilman Scott Benson, Alkebu-Lan Village, and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History to debut the largest Kwanzaa Kinara . . .

Number of Hotel Rooms Continues to Grow to Meet Demand

December 20, 2022

Number of Hotel Rooms Continues to Grow to Meet Demand

Datascape Trends

By Joshua Long, Data Program Director During the pandemic, when travel was down and people were staying home, the occupancy rate for hotel rooms in Downtown was drastically lower. In . . .

Meet Cabbon Winston, Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador

December 20, 2022

Meet Cabbon Winston, Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador

BIZ Ambassador Highlights

Cabbon Winston was born and raised in Detroit and counts it a privilege to keep his city welcoming to everyone. Mr. Winston’s role at the Downtown Detroit BIZ has evolved . . .

All Detroit’s a Stage

December 12, 2022

All Detroit’s a Stage

DDP Impact

“Detroit is big enough to matter in the world and small enough for you to matter in it.” That quote is from a conversation with Jeanette Pierce, CEO of the . . .

Downtown Hotspots – Adriel Thornton

December 8, 2022

Downtown Hotspots – Adriel Thornton

Downtown Detroit Hotspots

If you see MoGo Executive Director Adriel Thornton riding about town, he’s probably on his way to one of these Downtown Hot Spots. Check out his great picks. EAT: Leila – I love . . .