Downtown Stories

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 . . .

July 30, 2026

This June, Downtown Detroit Partnership proudly co-hosted the 5th International Placemaking Week with Project for Public Spaces, welcoming a sold-out gathering of 642 placemakers from 177 cities across 12 countries . . .

July 30, 2026

Each Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador cares deeply about Detroit and takes pride in the work that they do to keep our community vibrant and thriving.  In the final installment of . . .

July 16, 2026

A few weeks after welcoming the world to Downtown Detroit for the 5th International Placemaking Week, the full impact of the conference is becoming clear. Beyond introducing hundreds of placemaking . . .

July 13, 2026

A welcoming Downtown begins with a safe Downtown. In the third installment of our Downtown BIZ Ambassadors at Work video series, we spotlight the dedicated Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) Ambassadors . . .

June 30, 2026

A vibrant Downtown starts with a clean one. In the second installment of the Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassadors at Work video series, we’re highlighting the everyday services funded by Downtown . . .

June 29, 2026

The Downtown Detroit Partnership’s leadership in public space management was recently highlighted at Greater & Greener 2026 in Austin, Texas, a national convening dedicated to exploring the full potential of . . .

June 28, 2026

In late June, Downtown Detroit proudly welcomed the 5th International Placemaking Week, bringing together more than 642 placemakers from 179 cities across 12 countries to experience firsthand the partnerships, public spaces, and community-driven work . . .

June 16, 2026

Downtown Detroit once again took center stage as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returned to the heart of the city from May 29-31, 2026. More than a . . .

June 16, 2026

Downtown Detroit roared with the return of the 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, a three-day weekend street circuit that brought racing, music and family fun to the . . .

June 10, 2026

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is proud to release its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting another year of collaboration, innovation, and measurable progress in Downtown Detroit. For more than a century, . . .

June 9, 2026

On Tuesday, June 9, the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) board of directors and DDP staff held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Downtown BIZ . . .