News & Insights
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 Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
August 22, 2024
Hello, Detroit enthusiasts, friends, and esteemed partners of the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP)! I’m Sharon Garcia, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at DDP, and it’s been a joy to . . .
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Photo Gallery: Party in the Park
August 20, 2024
Downtown Detroit Partnership‘s annual summer fundraiser, Party in the Park was a smashing success! This year’s event was complete with a VIP Raffle, silent auction, live entertainment by the Dan . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership Announces Historic Expansion Of Downtown Parks Stewardship
August 20, 2024
DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced a landmark expansion of its stewardship over the City of Detroit’s beloved green public spaces. The Downtown Detroit Partnership has officially begun . . .
Press Releases
Campus Martius Celebrates No. 1 Public Square National Title During 2nd Annual “Party In The Park,” August 15
August 9, 2024
DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) will host its 2nd Annual Party in the Park on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 6:30–9:00 p.m. in the award-winning Campus Martius Park. . . .
CEO Blog
The Multiplier Effect
August 8, 2024
If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember a shampoo commercial that, while entirely annoying, was ahead of its time in understanding the power of a recommendation (“And they told . . .
Datascape Trends
You Like Us; You Really, Really Like Us!
August 8, 2024
The NFL Draft in Detroit drew 750,000 visitors from all 50 states, Canada and beyond. Since it is rare to have so many guests from diverse locations in such a . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
July 23, 2024
Each month, the DDP shares a list of Downtown Hot Spots from metro Detroit local. Here are some of the favorite Downtown Spots from the DDP’s data director, Josh Long.
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Photo Gallery: HOUR Detroit’s Annual Best of Detroit Event
July 19, 2024
On Friday, June 28 HOUR Detroit hosted its annual Best of Detroit gala. In recognition of Campus Martius Park being recently voted #1 Public Square by USA Today readers, the . . .
CEO Blog
Using Data to Tell Our Story and Inform Our Future
July 11, 2024
When discussing urban planning for Downtown Detroit’s future—or that of any major city—key themes generally rise to the top: vision, leadership, infrastructure, investment, development, placemaking.
Downtown Stories
First of Three I-75 Community Engagement Sessions Focused on Possibilities
July 2, 2024
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) was awarded a $2 million grant from the federal Reconnecting Communities program to explore freeway capping options within the I-75 right-of-way owned by the MDOT. . . .
Datascape Trends
NFL Draft by the Numbers
June 25, 2024
By Joshua Long, Data Program Director The NFL Draft was years in the making and took thousands of hours in preparation. In the end though, by all accounts, the NFL draft . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
June 24, 2024
Downtown Detroit has been my playground for culinary delights, vibrant nightlife, and serene escapes. My travels have taken me far and wide, yet the epicurean pleasures and ambiance of my . . .