News & Insights

March 3, 2025

Panel discussion with local leaders will share insights on the potential transformation of the Renaissance Center and its future vision DETROIT (February 28, 2025) — The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) . . .

February 27, 2025

Knight Foundation Wants to Lay the Groundwork for Lasting Change Hint: Building Community and Sharing Knowledge are Key By Eric B. Larson Whoever said, “May you live in interesting times,” . . .

February 14, 2025

Experienced Leaders Elevated to Key Roles to Support Growth and Community Engagement DETROIT (February 14, 2025) – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) announces the promotion of Soula Burns and Elise . . .

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, . . .

February 7, 2025

For more than 10 years, the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) has steadfastly worked to enhance Downtown Detroit, focusing on creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone . . .

January 24, 2025

By Eric B. Larson Chief Executive Officer, Downtown Detroit Partnership The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) has always been at the forefront of progress in the city, but 2024 was a . . .

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 22, 2025

Respondents overwhelmingly say Detroit is moving in the right direction DETROIT (January 22, 2025) — The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) held a . . .

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 . . .

January 16, 2025

Downtown Detroit Partnership to co-lead project with City of Detroit and MDOT DETROIT (January 15, 2025) -– The I-75 Cap Design Engineering Project receives funding to continue the next phase of the . . .

December 19, 2024

The blog and highlight video below provide just a snapshot of a groundbreaking, record-crashing year for which the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is extremely proud. Thanks to the dedication of . . .