Downtown Stories

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 . . .

March 11, 2025

Women-Owned Business in Downtown Detroit The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) recognizes the incredible contributions of women-owned businesses to Downtown Detroit. This Women’s History Month—and every month—the DDP invites you to . . .

March 11, 2025

Downtown Detroit Partnership Leads RenCen Panel Discussion, Unveils Updated Strategic Framework and Announces Small Business Program at Spring Forum: A Partnership Update The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) introduced significant updates . . .

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 . . .

February 11, 2025

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) knows that Downtown Detroit is a rich, cultural hub that would not be the same without its Black-owned businesses. That’s why this Black History Month, . . .

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 . . .

January 21, 2025

Recently, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Reconnecting Communities Program funding awarded $2 million to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the I-75 Cap Design Engineering Project.  The funds . . .

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, . . .

December 6, 2024

Watch the Recap Video Here This year marked the 21st annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP). The magic of . . .

December 5, 2024

For 40 years the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) has gathered with key leaders in the civic, corporate, and non-profit sectors on the Monday after Tree Lighting to look back on . . .

November 27, 2024

On Nov. 14, a group of five local charity representatives cut a red ribbon to unveil Detroit’s Giving Machine. Giving Machines are a part of the global Light the World . . .

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 . . .