News & Insights
The Downtown Detroit Partnership strives to create partnerships and connections with key influencers in the City of Detroit. Read the latest articles, trends, and highlights from Downtown Detroit in the News & Insights section.
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Press Releases
Downtown Street Eats Food Truck Rally Returns to Cadillac Square and Woodward Esplanade, Kicking Into Gear April 7
March 25, 2025
More than 80 local food trucks and restaurants will unite to offer a diverse culinary experience to satisfy the lunch crowd in the heart of Downtown Detroit DETROIT – Springtime . . .
DDP Datascape Trends
Opening Day 2025
March 24, 2025
By Joshua Long I’m not alone when I say the Detroit Tigers Opening Day is one of my absolute favorite days of the year. I love baseball, the Tigers, and . . .
BIZ Ambassadors
Meet John Foley, 2024 BIZ Ambassador of the Year
March 24, 2025
2024 BIZ Ambassador of the YearJohn Foley John Foley has been on the Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador Team for several years and his passion for this community is almost as . . .
Downtown Safety
Project Lighthouse™ Member Spotlight: Ilitch/Olympia
March 24, 2025
Project Lighthouse™ Member Spotlight The success of Project Lighthouse™ cannot be achieved without its members. Hear from Melissa Lesperance from Ilitch Companies/Olympia Development about the importance of collaboration and communication in . . .
Downtown Stories
Enhancing Downtown Detroit: A $800,000 Boost from Knight Foundation
March 17, 2025
Downtown Detroit is about to get even better! Thanks to an $800,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is set to . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership Secures Knight Foundation Grant to Enrich Downtown Detroit
March 17, 2025
Funding to benefit accessibility, inclusivity, and design of Downtown Parks and Public Spaces DETROIT –The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation have granted $800,000 to the Downtown Detroit Partnership . . .