Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

November 19, 2025

By Bri Morris Programming Manager, Parks and Public Spaces Growing up in the suburbs of Rochester Hills, I still remember the awe I felt the first time I stepped into . . .

October 22, 2025

By Isaac Douglas Planning and Business Engagement Manager I moved to Michigan over five years ago and immediately fell in love with the city of Detroit. I’ve always enjoyed spending . . .

September 18, 2025

By James Fidler Urban Evolution Strategist and Founder of City Form Detroit My favorite way to experience Downtown is on foot. Detroit has one of the most walkable downtowns in . . .

July 14, 2025

By Cari Easterday Chief Financial Officer I’m Cari Easterday, and I fell in love with Detroit when I began working downtown in 1997. I’ve been fortunate to witness the city’s . . .

May 27, 2025

This month’s Downtown Detroit Hot Spot shines a spotlight on Merrill Cain of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. When he’s not immersed in the fast-paced world of . . .

April 3, 2025

By Chelsea Salame Sr. Manager, Community Small Business Development My name is Chelsea Salame, and I’ve been a proud Detroiter for over 13 years, choosing to live, work, and play . . .

March 11, 2025

By Emma Oresky Integrated Marketing Coordinator Growing up in Metro Detroit, I loved every trip I got to take Downtown—whether it was for dinners, sporting events, or simply exploring. Being . . .

February 12, 2025

By Ericka Alexander Detroit People Mover Born and raised in the D, I’ve been in downtown Detroit for most of my career. Its constant evolution and growth never cease to . . .

January 23, 2025

By DeShawn Singleton Program Manager, Safety and Infrastructure Born in raised on Detroit’s west side, I am a Detroiter through and through. I love everything about Detroit. I love the . . .

December 12, 2024

This month’s edition is a collaborative holiday edition Downtown Hot Spots post produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s (DDP) Marketing and Communication’s team. We curated a list of local shops, . . .

November 18, 2024

As a kid I grew up moving around a lot, but my parents were from Michigan and the Detroit area. Every time we visited; I always felt a strong connection . . .

October 15, 2024

I have been a visitor, resident, and worker in Downtown Detroit for over 30 years. My lack of cooking skills means I’m frequenting Downtown restaurants at least once a day. . . .