DDP serves as one of the key advocates for the Downtown community’s interests in the I-375 project. Funded by a grant from the Kresge Foundation, DDP is engaged as a balanced voice, contributing our resources to maximize the potential of the I-375 Reconnecting Communities project. Demonstrating our commitment to economic growth and social good, DDP has collaborated with community, business, philanthropic, and governmental partners, showcasing how public spaces can serve as catalysts for positive change when approached with careful planning and execution. Actively engaging in the I-375 Reconnecting Communities project, we aim to influence the design and provide peer review to ensure the project achieves its goals of reconnection and community engagement. Collaborating closely with MDOT and the City of Detroit, DDP leverages its expertise and resources to ensure the project aligns with the city’s vision for economic growth, inclusivity, and revitalization.