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.
Campus Martius Park Named 2023 Top Public Square by USA Today 10Best
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
New Downtown Hotspot – Peter Maxwell
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
Conversation with DDP Board Chair and S3 CEO Cindy Pasky
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 . . .
CEO Blog
Connecting Beyond the Office
February 6, 2023
We all know the pandemic has dramatically changed downtowns. Many of you may not know that Downtown Detroit was, quite fortunately, a bit ahead of the game with what we . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Hotspots – Jeanette Pierce
January 19, 2023
Jeanette Pierce — founder and CEO of City Institute I’ve lived downtown for 20 years now and have been giving tours for 18 years and one question that has been . . .
Downtown Stories
Downtown Stories — Motor City Kwanzaa Celebration and Kinara Lighting
January 2, 2023
The Downtown Detroit Partnership partnered with the City of Detroit’s Councilman Scott Benson, Alkebu-Lan Village, and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History to debut the largest Kwanzaa Kinara . . .
The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
Meet Cabbon Winston, Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador
December 20, 2022
Cabbon Winston was born and raised in Detroit and counts it a privilege to keep his city welcoming to everyone. Mr. Winston’s role at the Downtown Detroit BIZ has evolved . . .
Datascape Trends
Number of Hotel Rooms Continues to Grow to Meet Demand
December 20, 2022
By Joshua Long, Data Program Director During the pandemic, when travel was down and people were staying home, the occupancy rate for hotel rooms in Downtown was drastically lower. In . . .
CEO Blog
All Detroit’s a Stage
December 12, 2022
“Detroit is big enough to matter in the world and small enough for you to matter in it.” That quote is from a conversation with Jeanette Pierce, CEO of the . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Hotspots – Adriel Thornton
December 8, 2022
If you see MoGo Executive Director Adriel Thornton riding about town, he’s probably on his way to one of these Downtown Hot Spots. Check out his great picks. EAT: Leila – I love . . .
Downtown Stories
Detroit Aglow: DDP’s Annual Fundraiser
November 30, 2022
Detroit Aglow, the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s preeminent fundraising and networking event, once again kicked off the holiday season on November 21 at MGM Grand Detroit. Attracting over 550 thought leaders and change makers from the . . .
Downtown Stories
DETROIT TREE LIGHTING: An Annual Winter Wonderland
November 29, 2022
This year’s 19th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting returned as the official start of Detroit’s 2022 holiday season. Each year, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) produces this spectacular holiday tradition along . . .