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DDP in 2024: The First 100 Days

I know we generally reserve this type of retrospective for elected leaders, particularly first-timers, but since January 1, within the Downtown Detroit Partnership, there has been a whirlwind of activity nothing short of astounding. The . . .

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Welcome to Detroit: City of Grit

Anyone with a stake in Detroit has just one thing to say to our Detroit Lions: “Thank you.” Thank you for giving us hope and bringing us together as only . . .

Downtown Detroit skyline, featuring a Downtown Detroti park

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DDP’s Year in Review

Welcome to Downtown Detroit, one of the country’s most talked about and evolving Downtowns in the country. Downtown Detroit is seeing record numbers in developments, visitors, events, and media attention, and the Downtown Detroit Partnership . . .

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Using Inclusive Design to Improve Our Public Spaces

The Downtown Detroit Partnership’s underlying mission is to create a Downtown that is clean, safe, and welcoming to all. If that sounds simple, it’s not. We accomplish this through myriad activities that include strategic investments . . .

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Building community by breaking barriers

In a world that continually strives for progress and equality, the right to live a life free from stigma and discrimination is a fundamental cornerstone of human rights. It's a right that should not only . . .

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What’s the Buzz?

September was a busy month in Detroit, starting with the Detroit Auto Show, then JPMorgan Chase celebrating $200 million invested over ten years in Detroit, followed by DDP’s annual Fall . . .

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