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.
Datascape Trends
Downtown Detroit Ahead of the Game for Office Space Conversion
May 17, 2023
The number of office employees working remotely jumped dramatically due to the pandemic, which profoundly impacted Downtown business districts worldwide. Since the end of the emergency phase of the pandemic, the shift back to offices . . .
Downtown Stories
April Around Downtown: DDP News and Events
April 27, 2023
Committed to a Clean, Safe and Welcoming Downtown Detroit The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) collaborates with the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) to create a vibrant environment for everyone. The BIZ is a . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Hot Spots – Anjana Schroeder
April 25, 2023
Anjana Schroeder – Director of Marketing, Downtown Detroit Partnership DINNER Wright & Co. – I still remember when this spot opened, and I have never left disappointed. The drinks, food . . .
Key Stakeholder Video
Conversation with BIZ Executive Committee Member and Heritage Optical Center founder George Barnes
April 12, 2023
Hear from the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone executive committee member and founder of Heritage Optical Center George Barnes. Find out about his vision for future business growth. Learn more . . .
CEO Blog
DDP’s Big Impact on Small Business: The Success of Our Vendor Programs and Events
April 10, 2023
Summer in the Downtown Detroit Parks and Public spaces
Downtown Safety
Project Lighthouse®
March 30, 2023
Learn about Project Lighthouse®, a program run through The Downtown Detroit BIZ and DDP to create a safe Downtown for everyone. Project Lighthouse® is a consortium of public- and private-sector partners . . .
Downtown Stories
March Around Downtown: DDP News and Events
March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023 Let’s Create a Safer Downtown Detroit Together Prioritizing safety in the Downtown calls for intentional and collaborative efforts. Organizations like the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and Downtown Detroit Business Improvement . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Hotspots – Tati Amare
March 21, 2023
Tati Amare – Co-Host of Live In The D on WDIV Downtown Detroit is the only place I’ve lived in the D and I love it! There’s so much to . . .
CEO Blog
Project Lighthouse® Is Beacon Leading the Way to a Safer Detroit
March 7, 2023
Public health and safety. Something so central to our daily lives. Something so central to the core of public service. Something that can cause endless debate and strong division in . . .
Press Releases
DDP’s 2022 Annual Report, New Logo and Tagline
March 7, 2023
THE DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP RELEASES 2022 ANNUAL REPORT; UNVEILS REFRESHED LOGO AND NEW TAGLINEDDP: “Connecting People, Places, and Parks.” DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) today unveiled a new . . .
Small Business Spotlights
100+ Years of Experience, Invaluable Advice
February 28, 2023
Hot Sam’s has been in business in Downtown Detroit for more than 100 years. Cliff Green and his business partner, Tony Stovall became owners of the staple men’s clothier in . . .
Downtown Stories
February Around Downtown: DDP News and Events
February 27, 2023
February 22, 2023 The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) extends its deepest condolences to the students and their families impacted by the senseless and tragic shooting at Michigan State University last week. . . .