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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Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition

Downtown Detroit is bustling with a wide variety of businesses, restaurants and services, many of whom are still open as the NFL Draft heads to Downtown Detroit. Whether you’re a homegrown Detroit resident or visitor, check out some of the delectable offerings located right in our city’s center.

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BIZ 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Please save the date for a special celebration recognizing the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone’s (BIZ) 10 years of service to Downtown Detroit. Event details to come. You will leave […]

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DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP TO HOST ‘DRAFT DAY IN THE D’ CELEBRATIONS, APRIL 25-27

The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced the ultimate football celebration: Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public spaces. The festivities, held April 25-27, will be located at Capitol Park, Beacon Park, Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park, Grand Circus Park and on a closed-off portion of Woodward Avenue between State Street and Witherell Street. They are free to attend and open to fans and visitors of all ages.

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Make Your Plans for Draft Day in the D

The NFL Draft presented by Bud Light is coming to Detroit this month! It’s the perfect opportunity for NFL fans visiting from around the world to experience everything our city has to offer while we’re showcased on the world stage!

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Draft Day in the D

DRAFT DAY IN THE D Take your NFL Draft experience to the next level at Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public […]

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Draft Day in the D

DRAFT DAY IN THE D Take your NFL Draft experience to the next level at Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public […]

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Draft Day in the D

DRAFT DAY IN THE D Take your NFL Draft experience to the next level at Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public […]

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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.

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22,000,000

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

186

Restaurants and retail establishment in the Downtown.

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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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 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 . . .

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 . . .

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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The Story of the NFL Draft in Detroit

April 30, 2024

The Story of the NFL Draft in Detroit

We now know the Draft in Detroit was a huge success. We shattered the attendance record. Many are predicting we will shatter the economic impact of previous drafts. The OnePass . . .

2024 NFL Draft [Photo Gallery]

April 30, 2024

2024 NFL Draft [Photo Gallery]

What a Week in Detroit! All Thursday, April 25 Friday, April 26 Saturday, April 27

Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition 

April 22, 2024

Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition 

Downtown Detroit is bustling with a wide variety of businesses, restaurants and services, many of whom are still open as the NFL Draft heads to Downtown Detroit. Whether you're a homegrown Detroit resident or visitor, . . .

Downtown Detroit Job Fair Hits a Homerun

April 12, 2024

Downtown Detroit Job Fair Hits a Homerun

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosted its first Downtown Job Fair of the year on March 20, 2024. This event featured more than 30 employers that were looking to hire. . . .

DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP TO HOST ‘DRAFT DAY IN THE D’ CELEBRATIONS, APRIL 25-27

April 3, 2024

DDP logo, sketched as a capital D illustrated as multi-colored triangles. Followed by "established 1922"

DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP TO HOST ‘DRAFT DAY IN THE D’ CELEBRATIONS, APRIL 25-27

The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced the ultimate football celebration: Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public spaces. The festivities, held April 25-27, will be located at . . .

Make Your Plans for Draft Day in the D

April 2, 2024

Make Your Plans for Draft Day in the D

The NFL Draft presented by Bud Light is coming to Detroit this month! It’s the perfect opportunity for NFL fans visiting from around the world to experience everything our city has to offer while we’re showcased on . . .

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Dive into May's bloom in downtown Detroit! 🌼⬇️

📌Save post for your next trip to Detroit! 

Don't miss out on visiting the Campus Martius Park—recently crowned the No. 1 "Top Public Square" in the U.S. by USA Today! From vibrant flowers to a serene waterfall fountain and cozy spots to soak up the sun, it's a must-visit oasis in the heart of the city. 

❓Is Detroit on your travel list for 2024? Drop a comment below ⬇️

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When it comes to hosting the NFL Draft, Detroit knew the assignment! 🏈✨⬇️

Let's talk numbers: Over three action-packed days, Detroit rocked the house with a record-breaking attendance of over 775k fans! 

But it's not just about the numbers—Detroit put on an absolute show! The NFL experience transformed our streets into a whirlwind of excitement, with entertainment, skills challenges, and showcases featuring the Lombardi trophies and Super Bowl rings. And let's not forget the epic concerts 🎶💥

From sunrise to sunset, the energy in Detroit was electric, and the positivity was off the charts. This was THE place to be, where the spirit of my city shone brighter than ever before! 💫

Here's to Detroit, the ultimate host, for showing the world how it's done! Let's keep that energy alive and representin' with pride! 🌟

❗Missed out on the draft but want to experience Detroit? 

🗓️Mark your calendars for these upcoming festivals or swing by any summer weekend for a beach party in Campus Martius:

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🔹Movement Electronic Festival (May 25 - 27, 2024)
🔹Detroit Pride Festival (June 8, 2024) 
🔹Ribs and  R&B Music Festival (Aug 9-11, 2024)
🔹Detroit Jazz Festival (Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2024)

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Detroit knows how to show up! THANK YOU to the fans who made day one of the NFL Draft a record-breaker in Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square and beyond. Talk about energy!

#DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft
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Detroit, we set another NFL Draft record! Not only did Downtown Detroit and the #NFLDraft2024 see more people than the population of Grand Rapids on Thursday AND Friday, but as of today, we reached the milestone of 775,000 attendees, surpassing the NFL Draft’s attendance record!

#DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft #DraftDayintheD

Detroit, we set another NFL Draft record! Not only did Downtown Detroit and the #NFLDraft2024 see more people than the population of Grand Rapids on Thursday AND Friday, but as of today, we reached the milestone of 775,000 attendees, surpassing the NFL Draft’s attendance record!

#DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft #DraftDayintheD
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So, So Happy for Detroit and all those Wonderful Angels who are making it work, not to mention the citizens of Detroit. 👏👏🤗🤗🙏🙏 Go Lions!

This was such an amazing event. The most fun was talking to fans from across the country. Thank you DDP!

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Did you catch our Chief Public Spaces Officer, David Cowan on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 this morning? We are on cloud nine as we welcome thousands of fans and visitors to Draft Day in the D, held throughout our award-winning parks and public spaces. Join us for the third and final day of the NFL Draft in Downtown Detroit!

Watch the full special here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YuslZ6yVLk

#DowntownDetroit #DDP #NFLDraft2024

Did you catch our Chief Public Spaces Officer, David Cowan on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 this morning? We are on cloud nine as we welcome thousands of fans and visitors to Draft Day in the D, held throughout our award-winning parks and public spaces. Join us for the third and final day of the NFL Draft in Downtown Detroit!

Watch the full special here:

#DowntownDetroit #DDP #NFLDraft2024
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Y’all did a great job planning so much for our city!

We love you David Cowan

The DDP team made this city SHINE!

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Its the third and final day of the NFL Draft and Draft Day in the D! While we dont want the festivities to end, theres still plenty of fun to be had across Downtown Detroit!

Join us at #DraftDayintheD today from 12 pm – 8 pm for live music, Draft viewing, local vendors, food trucks and more at:

📍Beacon Park 
📍Capitol Park
📍Grand Circus Park 
📍Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park 

MORE INFO: downtowndetroit.org/event/draft-day-in-the-d-3

#DowntownDetroit #DraftDayintheD #NFLDraft

It's the third and final day of the NFL Draft and Draft Day in the D! While we don't want the festivities to end, there's still plenty of fun to be had across Downtown Detroit!

Join us at #DraftDayintheD today from 12 pm – 8 pm for live music, Draft viewing, local vendors, food trucks and more at:

📍Beacon Park
📍Capitol Park
📍Grand Circus Park
📍Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park

MORE INFO: downtowndetroit.org/event/draft-day-in-the-d-3

#DowntownDetroit #DraftDayintheD #NFLDraft
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Kudos to the photographer! Great photos.

I was there

Detroit is glowing and growing

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What an incredible sight here in Downtown Detroit! Day two of the NFL Draft is going strong and theres still more excitement to be had! Join us tomorrow, for the final day of the Draft and see why Detroit is the place to be!

#DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft2024

What an incredible sight here in Downtown Detroit! Day two of the NFL Draft is going strong and there's still more excitement to be had! Join us tomorrow, for the final day of the Draft and see why Detroit is the place to be!

#DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft2024
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WHAT UP DOE WELCOME TO DETROIT LET'S GO LIONS LET'S GO LIONS LET'S GO LIONS LET'S GO LIONS 🦁

Great Job Detroit! 👏👏👏😍😍😍

💕 my hometown the D…. Go Lions!

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Detroit knows how to show up! THANK YOU to the fans who made day one of the NFL Draft a record-breaker in Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square and beyond. Talk about energy!

#NFLDraft2024 #detroit #downtown
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