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 BIZ
10 Years of the Downtown Detroit BIZ
June 24, 2024
The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) commemorated its 10-year anniversary of creating a clean, safe, and welcoming Downtown made possible through the contributions of Downtown property owners on Thursday, . . .
The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
Here From the Start: Rod Winters, Larry Patman, and Aaron Hunter
June 24, 2024
As the Downtown Detroit BIZ celebrates a decade of commitment to our community, we also reflect on the steadfast dedication of the BIZ Ambassador Team. Three individuals have been with . . .
Press Releases
“The Stories of Us” Public Art Exhibition Set to Make its Debut in Detroit, Presented by Bedrock’s Decked Out Detroit and the Downtown Detroit Partnership
June 14, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lauren Shields-Nunn [email protected] “The Stories of Us” Public Art Exhibition Set to Make its Debut in Detroit, Presented by Bedrock’s Decked Out Detroit and the . . .
DDP Board News
WELCOME ABOARD
June 12, 2024
The Downtown Detroit Partnership is a member-based organization that is led by our exemplary Board of Directors, which is comprised of civic, corporate and community leaders. Thanks to their collective dedication and vision, Downtown Detroit . . .
Press Releases
DDP Welcomes Sharon Garcia, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
June 11, 2024
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) welcomes Sharon Garcia as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Sharon will lead the DDP’s marketing, communications, digital and brand recognition strategies; and will work . . .
CEO Blog
Detroit is a team sport
June 11, 2024
Seven years ago, Downtown Detroit Partnership Board Member Bill Ford Jr., president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, took a leap and opened the doors to Michigan Central for a Detroit Homecoming dinner. At the . . .
Downtown BIZ
2024 Downtown Detroit Perceptions Survey (Open)
June 10, 2024
As stewards of our vibrant and dynamic Downtown, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) are committed to serving all, ensuring every voice is heard and . . .
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery: Detroit Grand Prix
June 6, 2024
The Downtown welcomed the return of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear! Featuring an array of activities, vendors, concerts, and thrilling races, this was an incredibly executed national event in the heart of . . .
DDP Board News
Kudos to the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear for launching the Daniel J. Loepp Community Champions Award.
June 6, 2024
As the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s Executive Committee Chair and Board of Directors Vice Chair, Dan has been instrumental in guiding the DDP and supporting our efforts to create an inclusive, . . .
Downtown Stories
Summer in the Parks
May 31, 2024
DDP is at the forefront of Detroit’s transformation, creating, programming and managing seven award-winning and historically significant parks.
DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES HUNDREDS OF FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER IN ITS AWARD-WINNING PARKS
May 31, 2024
The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced its lineup of summer fun and free activities for families and individuals of all ages throughout the city, metro Detroit and beyond.
Key Stakeholder Video
Conversation with Claude Molinari, Visit Detroit CEO
May 30, 2024
Listen to this exciting conversation between DDP CEO Eric B. Larson and Visit Detroit CEO Claude Molinari about the great success it was to have the 2024 NFL Draft here . . .