Downtown Stories
Downtown Stories
Smart Public Restroom Pilot Launches in Cadillac Square
July 10, 2025
On Thursday, July 10, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and Throne Labs hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Cadillac Square to introduce temporary, smart public restrooms. A ceremonial toilet paper ribbon . . .
Downtown Stories
Downtown Detroit Roared with Excitement During the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear
June 10, 2025
Downtown Detroit — the Motor City — came alive this past weekend as the iconic Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returned to the heart of Downtown Detroit from . . .
Downtown Stories
Celebrate Father’s Day in Downtown Detroit
June 10, 2025
https://youtube.com/shorts/hR6ywihuD2s?feature=share Father’s Day is the perfect excuse to spend quality time with dad, and Downtown Detroit offers countless ways to make him feel celebrated. This itinerary is just one way . . .
Downtown Stories
New Season, New Look: Capitol Park’s Transformation Underway
June 10, 2025
Exciting changes are coming to Capitol Park! We’re nearing the finish line on a series of upgrades that are transforming this beloved Downtown space. The reopening of the expanded dog . . .
Downtown Stories
Photo Gallery: 2025 Detroit Grand Prix
June 5, 2025
Downtown Detroit roared with the return of the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, a three-day weekend street circuit that brought racing, music and family fun to the . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
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 . . .
Downtown Stories
Showing Up for Our Neighbors
April 25, 2025
Earlier this month, DDP CEO Eric Larson joined an economic leadership panel hosted by CBC Windsor and the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce. The conversation featured leading voices in policy . . .
Downtown Stories
Recap: DDP’s Opening Day Tailgate
April 11, 2025
What an epic Tigers season opener! Last Friday, April 4, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosted its free Opening Day Tailgate Party presented by Miller Lite at the historic Grand . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
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 . . .
Datascape Trends
Opening Day’s Impressive Impact
March 24, 2025
By Joshua Long I’m not alone when I say the Detroit Tigers Opening Day is one of my absolute favorite days of the year. I love baseball, the Tigers, and . . .
Downtown Stories
Enhancing Downtown Detroit: A $800,000 Boost from Knight Foundation
March 17, 2025
Downtown Detroit is about to get even better! Thanks to an $800,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is set to . . .
Small Business
DDP Focused on Supporting Downtown Small Businesses
March 12, 2025
By Cari Easterday You’ve probably heard it a million times. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. But it’s not idle chatter; we have the data to support it. . . .