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About the DDP
The Downtown Detroit Partnership aims to create a vibrant and thriving urban core that is clean, safe, and welcoming for Detroit and the region.
DDP convenes corporate, philanthropic, and government partners to ensure collaboration, thought leadership, and advocacy on behalf of Detroit residents and local businesses and leaders.
DDP's Strategic Framework
Mission Statement
We cultivate economic and social impact in Downtown Detroit.
Vision Statement
Our North Star
A vibrant Downtown that unifies our city and strengthens our region and state.
Our Why
We love people, places, and a thriving community.
Core Values
Passion for Detroit
Stewardship
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Excellence and Expertise
Integrity
DDP Divisions
DDP Corporate
DDP takes an active role in development, planning, and placemaking decisions that increase the city’s economic prosperity. DDP also works with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors on multiple programs and projects to enhance Downtown’s appeal to businesses, residents and visitors.
Downtown Detroit Parks
DDP operates, programs, and manages over 1,600 events annually in our nine signature Downtown Detroit Parks - Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square, Cadillac Square East, Grand Circus Park, Capitol Park, Woodward Esplanade, Washington Promenade, Beacon Park, and Paradise Valley Park and Plaza. These award-winning public spaces attract residents, visitors, and businesses and serve as catalysts for new investments in Detroit.
Business Improvement Zone
The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ), established in 2014, is a special assessment district funded by Downtown Detroit’s property owners. The BIZ team works to create a clean, safe, and welcoming Downtown. The BIZ is led by a volunteer board of directors that contracts with the DDP to carry out its day-to-day operations.
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) work together to create a vibrant Downtown Detroit that is welcoming to all.
The DDP is honored to have top business and community leaders serve on its Board of Directors. These leaders are committed to creating a vibrant Detroit.
DDP’s team is made up of unique experts in urban innovation, planning, marketing, and more that work together to bring serve the community year round.
DDP aims to keep diversity, equity, and inclusion at the center of their mission and vision by creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals.
The Downtown Detroit Partnership is a member-based nonprofit committed to creating a vibrant and world-class urban core. We invite you to become a member of the DDP.
The DDP works collaboratively with private, public, and philanthropic sectors to move the community forward. Check here for future opportunities to join us in this work.
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