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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Downtown Stories
Federal Funds help move I-75 Cap Design Engineering Project to Shovel Readiness
January 21, 2025
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 . . .
Press Releases
I-75 Cap Receives $2 Million Federal Grant to Make Project Shovel-Ready
January 16, 2025
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 . . .
CEO Blog
CEO Blog: 2024 Year in Review
December 19, 2024
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 . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership Announces Board Updates
December 18, 2024
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 . . .
BIZ Ambassadors
All Star BIZ Ambassadors: Richard Miller and Thomas Sims
December 18, 2024
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 . . .
DDP Datascape Trends
Growing a Downtown Residential Neighborhood
December 17, 2024
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 . . .