Downtown Stories

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 . . .

November 18, 2025

Event Details Kick-off the holiday season at the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s (DDP) 22nd Annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by the DTE Energy Foundation, held Friday, November 21 from 4-9 p.m. . . .

October 30, 2025

It’s a rare feat for any business to reach its 100th year, and this week, one of Detroit’s beloved institutions hit that incredible milestone. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) was . . .

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 . . .

October 16, 2025

Click Here for the 2025 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update Downtown Detroit’s future as a global innovation and transportation hub was in the spotlight Wednesday, Oct. 15 during the . . .

October 15, 2025

Event Snapshot 8:00 a.m. Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast, and Innovation Showcase 9:00 a.m. Formal program begins 12:00 p.m. Additional Networking, Refreshments, and Innovation Showcase   The Innovation Showcase, curated by . . .

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 31, 2025

On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) partnered to bring an unforgettable evening of storytelling, culture, and cross-border camaraderie to life . . .

July 23, 2025

This month, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) unveils a historic transformation of Capitol Park, an area that has quickly reinvented itself as a retail and residential magnet. Nearly a decade . . .

July 14, 2025

By Mike Bruggeman, CPP Chief Safety and Security Officer Year-round, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) collaborates with local safety agencies to ensure that our Downtown is safe, clean, and welcoming for . . .

July 14, 2025

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) celebrates the life and memory of Lawrence “Larry” Marantette, founding president and CEO of the Greater Downtown Partnership, which later merged into the DDP. He . . .

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 . . .