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
August 30, 2023
By: Kitty Whitfield | Narrated and produced by Rory McMaster Looking for a new or unique place to visit, dine and shop in Downtown Detroit? Then check out the latest . . .
Photo Gallery
August 14, 2023
Celebrating 20 Years of Campus Martius Park DDP team Party in the Park Tent Ola Vernon John Myers Shelly Watkins John Myers Party in the Park Ola Vernon and Iris . . .
CEO Blog
August 14, 2023
By Eric B. Larson An aspect I find extremely enriching in my role is the privilege it affords me to engage with other city leaders across the country facilitating an . . .
Downtown Stories
August 10, 2023
Party in the Park welcome message from Downtown Detroit Partnership's board chair, Cindy Pasky; CEO, Eric B. Larson; and chief public spaces officer, David Cowan
Datascape Trends
July 31, 2023
By Joshua Long, Data Program Director The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone, in collaboration with Downtown Detroit Partnership, works hard daily to ensure our community is vibrant, clean, safe, and welcoming. . . .
The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
July 31, 2023
Darrell has been an Ambassador for several years, most recently a Safety Ambassador. He feels a sense on duty and responsibility to keep his community clean, safe, and welcoming to . . .
Small Business Spotlights
July 28, 2023
Zana Smith opened Spectacles in Downtown Detroit and believes this is just the beginning. She loves being Downtown because the community has so much to offer and it is the . . .
Downtown Stories
July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023 If you know the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), you know we make great, free events happen around Downtown. From Movie Nights in the D to Cider in the City and from . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
July 25, 2023
David Cowan, DDP’s chief public spaces officer When spending time with family, friends and colleagues, it’s no surprise that I am naturally attracted to the beautiful and vibrant neighborhoods near . . .
CEO Blog
July 13, 2023
We dedicate this month’s note to Bob Gregory. On July 6, the Downtown Detroit community lost a dear friend, esteemed colleague, and renowned urban strategist, Robert “Bob” Gregory. His contributions to . . .
CEO Blog
June 29, 2023
By Eric B. Larson True confessions: I’m a “Roadie.” Not because of Taylor Swift, but because of the Detroit Grand Prix #back on the streets of downtown. But I must . . .
Downtown Stories
June 15, 2023
Detroit Grand Prix: Back to the Streets Summer is off to an exciting start with the kick-off of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear’s return to the streets . . .