Living & Working Downtown

Downtown Detroit’s population has increased 30% over the last decade, fueled by philanthropic investments in Downtown public spaces, a resurgence in new development, business investment, and exciting entertainment options. The demand for Downtown living continues to grow. New housing developments are continuously coming on the market. Check out the annual Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update.

Supporting Residents

The Downtown has six public spaces welcoming residents, visitors, and employees, each with its own unique programs, events and dog-friendly spaces. The Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassadors provide a welcoming, clean, and safe environment. The development and programming of public spaces has helped support an increase in housing, entertainment, businesses. and events to create a vibrant and fun place to live, work, and play.

Experience Downtown
Detroit Parks

Each season, the Downtown Detroit Parks come alive with a number of unique features — including beautiful landscaping, flowing fountains, historical monuments, flourishing gardens, winter activations, comfortable seating, a variety of innovative dining options and activities that appeal to every age and background.
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Upcoming Events

January 22 @ 8:30 am

Perceptions Survey Media and Stakeholder Roundtable

Join the DDP and BIZ on Jan. 22 at the new Chalet 313 for an exclusive look at results from the biennial Downtown Perceptions Survey. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), with […]

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January 25 @ 8:30 am

Little Red Wings – Learn To Play Clinics

Thank you for your interest in the Learn to Play Hockey Program sponsored by the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association, the Little Red Wings and the Detroit Downtown Partnership. The six-week […]

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February 1 @ 8:30 am

Little Red Wings – Learn To Play Clinics

Thank you for your interest in the Learn to Play Hockey Program sponsored by the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association, the Little Red Wings and the Detroit Downtown Partnership. The six-week […]

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February 8 @ 8:30 am

Little Red Wings – Learn To Play Clinics

Thank you for your interest in the Learn to Play Hockey Program sponsored by the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association, the Little Red Wings and the Detroit Downtown Partnership. The six-week […]

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February 13 @ 6:00 pm

Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer™ – Detroit

Save The Date: The Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer™ fundraiser and ice show returns to The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit for the 7th consecutive year on […]

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February 15 @ 8:30 am

Little Red Wings – Learn To Play Clinics

Thank you for your interest in the Learn to Play Hockey Program sponsored by the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association, the Little Red Wings and the Detroit Downtown Partnership. The six-week […]

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Park Events

Our six Downtown Detroit Parks — Campus Martius Park, Beacon Park, Cadillac Square, Capitol Park, Woodward Esplanade, and Grand Circus Park — provide visitors and residents with cultural experiences, programs, events, and activities throughout the year.
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Supporting the Workforce

Employees at Downtown Detroit companies have a vibrant and welcoming environment in which to work, supported by the Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassadors. Thanks to the engaged leadership of the DDP Board and the commitment of Downtown property owners, the eco-system in Downtown Detroit is continually improving and changing with the needs of our collective community. Beautiful public spaces, a vibrant business community, and a variety of sidewalk level businesses all contribute to the critical economic network needed for any community, but also contribute to civic and social interaction necessary for any city or metropolitan area.

There are hundreds of businesses located in Downtown Detroit with thousands of employees commuting, shopping, dining, and taking advantage of the many entertainment options in Downtown Detroit. For more information on employment numbers, explore the MoDD Dashboard and DDP Annual Reports.

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Federal Funds help move I-75 Cap Design Engineering Project to Shovel Readiness

January 21, 2025

Federal Funds help move I-75 Cap Design Engineering Project to Shovel Readiness

Downtown Stories

Recently, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Reconnecting Communities Program funding awarded $2 million to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the I-75 Cap Design Engineering Project.  The funds . . .

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I-75 Cap Receives $2 Million Federal Grant to Make Project Shovel-Ready

January 16, 2025

I-75 Cap Receives $2 Million Federal Grant to Make Project Shovel-Ready

Press Releases

Downtown Detroit Partnership to co-lead project with City of Detroit and MDOT DETROIT (January 15, 2025) -– The I-75 Cap Design Engineering Project receives funding to continue the next phase of the . . .

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CEO Blog: 2024 Year in Review

December 19, 2024

CEO Blog: 2024 Year in Review

CEO Blog

The blog and highlight video below provide just a snapshot of a groundbreaking, record-crashing year for which the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is extremely proud. Thanks to the dedication of . . .

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Downtown Detroit Partnership Announces Board Updates

December 18, 2024

Downtown Detroit Partnership Announces Board Updates

Press Releases

Current Board Member, Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health named Vice Chair of DDP Board DETROIT (December 18, 2024) – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) welcomes five . . .

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All Star BIZ Ambassadors: Richard Miller and Thomas Sims

December 18, 2024

All Star BIZ Ambassadors: Richard Miller and Thomas Sims

BIZ Ambassadors

The BIZ Ambassador Team members are one of the first people that visitors and residents, and really, anyone who lives, works, or plays in Downtown, will interact with during their . . .

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Growing a Downtown Residential Neighborhood 

December 17, 2024

Growing a Downtown Residential Neighborhood 

DDP Datascape Trends

It is widely understood that to have a thriving retail and restaurant ecosystem in a densely built downtown area, a critical mass of nearby consumers is necessary to patronize the . . .

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