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.
Press Releases
DOWNTOWN DETROIT INVITES FAMILIES TO A DOUBLE DOSE OF HALLOWEEN FUN WITH LIL’ BOO BASH AND THE NEW TREAT N’ PEEK
September 15, 2026
Campus Kids Day: Lil’ Boo Bash presented by Corewell Health and Downtown Detroit Treat n’ Peek supported by Lake Michigan Credit Union bring costumes, activities and trick-or-treating Oct. 4
CEO Blog
A Stellar Downtown Summer – The Data Tells the Story
September 10, 2026
The recent headline in Crain’s Detroit Business’ Morning 10 was big news: “Metro Detroit hotel occupancy growth outpaces the nation’s largest cities.” In the article, Reporter Kirk Pinho cites recent . . .
Press Releases
IDA Awards Top Industry Honor to Downtown Detroit Partnership
September 1, 2026
The International Downtown Association (IDA) has recognized the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) with the Downtown Achievement Pinnacle Award for its work and initiatives related to the DDP’s I-375 Peer Review and community engagement. The DDP’s . . .
Thought Leadership
The Art of Public Space
August 27, 2026
The Art of Public Space By Laura Dean, Director of Parks and Public Spaces The Downtown Detroit Partnership is recognized for creating and caring for award-winning parks and public spaces that . . .
Downtown Stories
Cristina’s Race for the Cure Story
August 27, 2026
By: Cristina Ancog I am so grateful for the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Detroit Race for the Cure, hosted by Susan G. Komen and supported by the Downtown . . .
DDP Membership
DDP Member Mixer: Summer Time In Downtown, August 19
August 27, 2026
Summer in Downtown Detroit is better together. We had a great time bringing our DDP members together for our Summer Member Mixer at CABANA 313! From meaningful conversations and new . . .
Press Releases
Campus Martius Park to Get a Little Bit Magical with “It’s Midnight Somewhere: ‘Practical Magic’ Witches Night Out”
August 26, 2026
Pop-up event and special screening coming Sept. 2
DDP in the News
Detroit in Motion: The People, Partnerships and Ideas Shaping Our Future
August 20, 2026
DDP CEO Eric B. Larson recently guest hosted 760 WJR’s Focus with Paul W. Smith, and the theme of the show was “Detroit in Motion: The People, Partnerships and Ideas Shaping . . .
Press Releases
Campus Martius Park Goes Red, White and Blue Across Two Weekends with ‘An American Summer Sendoff’
August 19, 2026
Free series of events kicks off Aug. 23 with patriotic programming, a cornhole tournament, Freedom 250 Grand Prix watch party, public art and family fun in the heart of Downtown Detroit
CEO Blog
My Predilection on Elections
August 14, 2026
This month, I’m writing about voting and the midterms, but probably not in a way you may think. Do you remember either going to vote with your parents and stepping . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership Welcomes Ed Siaje, President, Bank of America Detroit, to Board of Directors
August 12, 2026
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is pleased to announce that Ed Siaje, president, Bank of America Detroit has joined its Board of Directors.
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership Welcomes Stephanie Washington as Senior Advisor
August 12, 2026
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is pleased to announce that longtime civic and government leader Stephanie Washington has joined the organization as an independent contractor in the role of senior advisor.