The Downtown Detroit Partnership strives to create partnerships and connections with key influencers in the City of Detroit. Read the latest articles, trends, and highlights from Downtown Detroit in the News & Insights section.
Downtown Stories
October 15, 2024
It was a bright and sunny October Friday in Downtown Detroit, as the attendees gathered at Central Michigan University’s Detroit office, located just steps away from Campus Martius Park. It . . .
DDP in the News
October 8, 2024
Downtown Detroit Partnership’s CEO, Eric Larson, was interviewed by Ed Clemente on The Michigan Opportunity podcast. The podcast is supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which also supported the . . .
CEO Blog
October 3, 2024
I have a request for our Downtown employers. It’s time to get employees out of the house and into the office. In case you missed it, the data presented at . . .
Downtown Stories
October 2, 2024
By Josh Long Each year, the Downtown Detroit Partnership and the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ ) produce the Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update. This publication illustrates investments that help dictate pedestrian and automotive . . .
Downtown Stories
September 20, 2024
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosted its Fall Forum: A Real Estate Update at the Cambria Hotel Detroit, held Sept. 17. The event provided an update on real estate developments and total investments as it . . .
Press Releases
September 13, 2024
Attendees will be among first to receive DDP’s 2024 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) will host its annual Fall Forum: A Real . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
September 10, 2024
As the President & CEO of Catalyst Media Factory, a public relations and social media firm, my love for Detroit runs deep—this city is not just where I chose to . . .
Press Releases
September 9, 2024
DETROIT – Anjana Schroeder of Downtown Detroit Partnership has been selected as a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber‘s Leadership Detroit program, a nine-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge . . .
CEO Blog
September 3, 2024
Landmark. Historic. Pivotal. You may think that’s a bit over the top for a press release announcing that the City of Detroit has entrusted the Downtown Detroit Partnership with managing . . .
DDP in the News
August 30, 2024
WRJ’s Ann Thomas Interview with David Cowan, DDP’s Chief Public Spaces Officer Hear more about the landmark expansion of its stewardship over the City of Detroit’s beloved green public spaces. . . .
Urban Innovation
August 29, 2024
I-75 Cap Visioning Session #2 The second I-75 Cap Visioning Session took place on Tuesday, August 26, at MSU Detroit Center. The was a continuation of the process of engaging . . .
August 27, 2024
Lisa Howze, speaker, career strategist, CPA, and author of “Candy Girl Mentality: Keys to Turning Bitter Moments into Sweet Success” recently joined the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s all-staff meeting presenting a . . .