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Detroit Scores With Two New Teams On Deck
May 14, 2026
One of my favorite Detroit experiences happens when I’m out of town. Walk into any bar or restaurant, and if a Detroit team is playing – particularly during a playoff . . .
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I-75 Cap Feasibility Study meeting #3 Recap
May 12, 2026
Stay in the know of future meetings by signing up for the Road Ahead Newsletter By Elise Fields, Senior Director of Urban Innovation Community members gathered at the MSU Detroit . . .
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Downtown Public Safety is a Team Effort
April 30, 2026
By Mike A. Bruggeman, CPP Chief Safety & Security Officer, DDP When I was first asked to write this blog on safety measures as we head into the busy summer . . .
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Everyone Wins on Opening Day
April 16, 2026
By Joshua Long, Director, Data Program An Official Detroit Holiday. The Unofficial Start of Spring. Detroit Call-in-Sick Day. Whatever you call it, Detroit Tigers Opening Day has evolved into one . . .
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Mayor Sheffield Makes Her Case; We Want More Residents to Hear It
April 16, 2026
On March 31, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield faced an enormous task under an even larger spotlight. It was her first State of the City address, and she delivered it in . . .
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Supporting Detroit’s Vibrant Urban Core
March 26, 2026
By Soula Burns, Vice President of Fund Development and Partnerships Downtown Detroit is in a constant state of evolution. The priorities of the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) evolve with it. . . .
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Designing a Winter City: Lessons from Montreal and Detroit
March 13, 2026
By Laura Dean, CMP, Director, Parks and Public Spaces Recently, Downtown Detroit Partnership Chief Public Spaces Officer David Cowan and I had the opportunity to join urban practitioners from around the world in . . .
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Taking it to the Street Level
March 13, 2026
It’s easy to measure a downtown by what rises above its buildings and what you read in the press – sky-high cranes, new and shiny investment announcements, and exciting travel headlines. None of . . .
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I-75 Cap Feasibility Study meeting #2 Recap
March 6, 2026
By James Fielder, Urban Evolution Strategist Last week, over 50 residents, business owners, and stakeholders joined the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and our partners at the MSU Detroit Center for . . .
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Downtown’s Public Spaces Are Works in Progress — By Design
February 27, 2026
By David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer It’s easy to measure a downtown by what rises above it — new buildings, cranes, investment announcements, or national headlines. But the real test . . .
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A City Fit for a King’s Vision
February 12, 2026
Our city is now a masterclass in urban innovation, and you don’t have to take my word for it. If you follow me on LinkedIn, you know that I fully . . .
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A Holiday Adventure – Success through Collaboration
January 29, 2026
By Cari Easterday The Downtown Detroit Partnership’s Small Business Team, in collaboration with our diverse small business community, launched the inaugural 25 Days of December campaign over the holiday season. The team delivered one of DDP’s most robust and inclusive small business marketing campaigns to date. 25 Days of December We created a . . .