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.
Press Releases
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
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
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
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
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
May 31, 2024
DDP is at the forefront of Detroit’s transformation, creating, programming and managing seven award-winning and historically significant 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
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 . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
May 23, 2024
Hey Detroit! I’m proud to call Michigan home after moving to the area less than 4 years ago. As a student attending Wayne State and being a part of the DDP Team, it's become an . . .
CEO Blog
May 15, 2024
By: Eric B. Larson, CEO, Downtown Detroit Partnership A few months ago, the Downtown Detroit Partnership received funding from the Kresge Foundation to conduct a deep dive into the I-375 . . .
Key Stakeholder Video
May 1, 2024
Listen to DDP CEO Eric B. Larson’s conversation with DDP Board Member Terrah Opferman, Managing Director & Region Manager, Michigan Middle Market Banking, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Learn about how . . .
CEO Blog
April 30, 2024
We now know the Draft in Detroit was a huge success. We shattered the attendance record. Many are predicting we will shatter the economic impact of previous drafts. The OnePass . . .