The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) creates a clean, safe, and vibrant Downtown through services provided to property owners, businesses, residents and employees. The BIZ works in collaboration with the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The team is dedicated to enhancing the overall appeal of the Downtown Detroit Central Business District. BIZ services include hospitality, cleaning, a robust lighting program, safety, parks maintenance, urban planning and business outreach and engagement that benefits Downtown patrons, visitors and stakeholders.
The BIZ is led by a volunteer Board of Directors who represent the community of dedicated property owners. The BIZ Board contracts with the Downtown Detroit Partnership to manage its day-to-day operations.
The BIZ Board of Directors is a public body that complies with Michigan’s BIZ law, 1961 PA 120, MCL 125.990 to 125.990n, as amended, and follows the City of Detroit’s process for BIZ assessment collection. We share the essentials about the BIZ budget, BIZ Plan, and City process for you here.
*Meeting location is 1420 Broadway Street, Suite 101 Detroit, MI and any changes to the time or location will be posted here.
702
Tons of trash removed.
26,551
Pedestrians assisted.
3,804
Instances of graffiti removed.
In support of our commitment to transparency, all official records that relate to the BIZ can be found here.
The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone is funded completely through a special assessment paid by owners of assessable property within the BIZ boundaries. Defined in The BIZ Plan, assessable properties are exclusively taxable properties. Tax-exempt, . . .
As a matter of policy, the BIZ allocates less than 20% of revenue on administration. More than 80% of the funds collected from property owners go directly to providing services to our stakeholders.
The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone provides support and resources to Detroit businesses, opportunities to network, as well as in-depth economic and market analysis.
Small businesses are critical to the growth and economic health of a Downtown. The BIZ works to support this community and step in when a need arises. Small Business Spotlights take a snapshot in time . . .
The BIZ Ambassador Team works hard to keep Downtown clean, beautiful and welcoming to all. About 90 percent of the team are Detroit residents whose hard work and pride for their community does not go . . .
The BIZ is led by a volunteer Board of Directors who represent the community of dedicated property owners. The BIZ Board contracts with the Downtown Detroit Partnership to manage its day-to-day operations.
The BIZ represents 581 properties and individuals, who own a building or property, ranging from commercial to residential.
The BIZ works directly with Downtown business owners to provide resources, information, and services to support their company.
With over 75,000 employees in Downtown, the BIZ manages the day-to-day appearance of the urban core.
The Downtown neighborhood continues to grow, with over 6,900 residents. The BIZ gives residents a clean, safe, and vibrant Downtown.
Events Downtown are flourishing and are expanding. The BIZ keeps the Downtown inviting to visitors from around the globe.
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The BIZ is guided by rules set out in a BIZ Plan and governed by a Board of Directors. On April 15, 2014, property owners approved the Downtown BIZ Plan, which establishes a formula for BIZ assessment calculations, rules for governing the election of Board members, and the scope of projects the BIZ will undertake. The BIZ charges the BIZ Board of Directors, a volunteer group of Downtown leaders, with the responsibility of creating a budget that aligns with the BIZ service delivery goals and needs. The BIZ Plan is valid for ten years.
