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.
Your Scouting Report is Here
March 12, 2024
The NFL Draft takes the field in Downtown Detroit in 44 days! The excitement is building as this much anticipated event draws closer. Now’s the time to start making your “picks” . . .
Small Business Spotlights
Let The Spirit Card Guide You Around Downtown Detroit
February 28, 2024
The Spirit Card is a digital community gift card that was developed and managed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The program was created to support businesses in Downtown Detroit and . . .
Datascape Trends
2023 By the Numbers
February 28, 2024
By Joshua Long, Data Program Director As we close in on four years post pandemic, how are we doing? For this installment of the Downtown Detroit Datascape Trends blog, let’s look . . .
The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
Cabbon Winston, 2023 BIZ Ambassador of the Year
February 28, 2024
Meet 2023’s Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador of the Year, Cabbon Winston https://youtu.be/TOT9WTcNwWY
Downtown Safety
Safety Update: Meet Your Neighborhood Police Officers (NPO)
February 28, 2024
Safety Updates: Meet Your Neighborhood Police Officers (NPO) Downtown Detroit is buzzing with people and the crowds are just beginning. As we prepare for an uptick in visitors in the . . .
Downtown Stories
RECAP: Downtown Detroit Partnership 2024 Annual Meeting
February 28, 2024
The Downtown Detroit Partnership hosted its Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 22 at MGM Grand Detroit, another fully sold-out signature event. DDP CEO Eric B. Larson provided a welcome and opening remarks to the audience. . . .
Detroit is on the Clock
February 21, 2024
The confetti cannons are put away. The Gatorade emptied over the coach. The Lombardi trophy finally handed off to the Kansas City Chiefs. All eyes turn to Downtown Detroit and the 2024 NFL Draft.
Press Releases
Detroit Police Department and Downtown Detroit Partnership Issue Joint Statement on Upcoming NFL Draft Security
February 20, 2024
Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, the Detroit Police Department, Downtown Detroit Partnership and our partners across law enforcement, government and the business community are working together to ensure a safe draft experience . . .
Downtown Stories
Feb 2024 Around Downtown: DDP News & Events
February 14, 2024
At the Downtown Detroit Partnership, we work hard to ensure that we reflect the diverse communities we serve — Detroit’s businesses, employees, residents and visitors. From our board and employees, to . . .
CEO Blog
Welcome to Detroit: City of Grit
February 6, 2024
Anyone with a stake in Detroit has just one thing to say to our Detroit Lions: “Thank you.” Thank you for giving us hope and bringing us together as only . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
January 24, 2024
Hey Detroit! It’s Ebony JJ Curry and I am a Detroit girl through and through! To live, work, eat, and play in downtown Detroit has literally been such a monumental experience for . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) Receives Unanimous Support for Renewal
December 18, 2023
The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) is pleased to announce the second-term renewal of Zone Plan through 2034. The renewal was unanimously passed on October 24, 2023 during a special meeting on the renewal . . .