For years, the Downtown Detroit Partnership and the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone have been lighting up Detroit. From proposing and securing lights on the Ambassador Bridge and the cherished Greektown lanterns to the 1 million lights that now grace our city for the winter holidays and the illuminating light pole banners that give a nod to the Spirit of Detroit, keeping the lights on ensures a vibrant Downtown neighborhood for all!
The DDP, in collaboration with the Downtown Detroit BIZ, believes that strategic urban infrastructure planning can create a safer, more connected city that is vibrant and welcoming for all. Installing unique and creative lighting throughout the streets of the Downtown neighborhood is one way that this can be done, and this section highlights some of the lighting projects that the DDP, the Downtown Detroit BIZ, and many partners are leading to create a more vibrant community.
The DDP and BIZ collaborate closely to support infrastructure projects that will serve as a foundation for growth in Downtown Detroit and beyond. The team works together to coordinate with public, private, and philanthropic stakeholders on projects that will support the city’s long-term future. DDP's Urban Innovation initiatives directly impact infrastructure, public spaces, mobility, sustainability, housing, and economic development.