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DDP in the News
Historic Expansion of DDP’s Parks Stewardship
August 30, 2024
WRJ’s Ann Thomas Interview with David Cowan, DDP’s Chief Public Spaces Officer Hear more about the landmark expansion of its stewardship over the City of Detroit’s beloved green public spaces. . . .
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Downtown Detroit Partnership Names Visit Detroit as Presenting Sponsor of The Rink at Campus Martius
November 13, 2021
Michigan’s premier outdoor staking rink returns to full operating capacity for 2021-2022 season, offers pre-season skating preview this weekend DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) today announced Visit Detroit . . .
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Downtown Detroit Partnership and DTE Energy Foundation Present Live Detroit Tree Lighting and Light Up Beacon Park for a ‘Bigger, Brighter, Better’ Holiday Season on Nov.19
November 5, 2021
Holiday season centerpiece is the tallest and brightest Michigan-grown Norway spruce Star-studded lineup of entertainment set to take to the ice and stage Public invited to attend and enjoy outdoor . . .
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7th Annual Downtown Parktoberfest Returns to Campus Martius Park, Sept. 18-19
September 17, 2021
7th ANNUAL DOWNTOWN PARKTOBERFEST RETURNS TO CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK, SEPT. 18-19 Presented by Downtown Detroit Partnership, the weekend event celebrates beer, food and German culture in one of Detroit’s award-winning parks and features . . .
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Downtown Detroit Partnership Introduces Free Wi-fi in Downtown Parks and Public Spaces, Helping Bridge Digital Divide
April 7, 2021
New high-speed network increases internet accessibility for all DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), its CEO Eric Larson and Board Chair Cindy Pasky today announced the launch of free, high-speed public . . .
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Campus Martius Park Named Top Public Square by USA Today 10Best
March 16, 2021
DETROIT – Detroit’s Campus Martius was recognized in USA Today’s 10Best Top Public Squares for 2021. “Campus Martius Park serves as Detroit’s gathering place, where locals and visitors alike can come . . .