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.
Key Stakeholder Video
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
April 10, 2023
Summer in the Downtown Detroit Parks and Public spaces
Downtown Safety
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 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
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
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
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
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 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. . . .
February 17, 2023
DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) today announced Campus Martius Park has been named the Top Public Square in the country by USA Today’s 10Best Reader’ Choice 2023 awards. . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
February 13, 2023
Peter Maxwell – News Reporter for WXYZ-TV. Drink: For a quality craft cocktail, my favorite place is Bad Luck Bar. It’s a great one for first dates and if you like . . .
Key Stakeholder Video
February 7, 2023
Listen to DDP CEO Eric B. Larson’s candid and refreshing conversation with DDP Board Chair and Founder/CEO of Strategic Staffing Solutions Cindy Pasky. Hear about the why behind Cindy’s passion . . .