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The Downtown Detroit Partnership hires Talitha Johnson as director of communications and Anjana Schroeder named director of marketing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Talitha JohnsonPhone: 313-415-6178Email: [email protected] The Downtown Detroit Partnership hires Talitha Johnson as director of communications and Anjana Schroeder named director of marketing DETROIT— September 16, 2022 . . .

Press Releases

Downtown Detroit Partnership to host its annual Fall Stakeholder Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Talitha JohnsonPhone: 313-415-6178Email: [email protected] Downtown Detroit Partnership to host its annual Fall Stakeholder Meeting  Organization to release its development report, sharing the latest real estate  developments in . . .

Eric B. Larson

CEO Blog

DDP CEO Note – September 21st

Although the pandemic stopped us in our tracks and put billions of dollars in projects on hold, we saw Downtown go through phases of transition and continue to see a . . .

DDP in the News

The Re-created Downtown

Downtown is not dead; the proof is in the projects “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,” says every U.S. downtown with apologies to Mark Twain. On Friday, March . . .

Press Releases

DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP NAMES NEW CHIEF SAFETY AND SECURITY OFFICER

Media Contact:Talitha JohnsonPhone: 313-415-6178Email: [email protected] IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP NAMES NEW CHIEF SAFETY ANDSECURITY OFFICER DETROIT—September 16, 2022 — The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) recentlyannounced Michael A. Bruggeman, CPP, . . .

DDP in the News

Campus Martius: The Catalyst for the Transformation of Downtown Detroit

Social Life Project – In 2004, Detroit’s Campus Martius Park changed the trajectory of the future of downtown.  Nearly twenty years later, we see remarkable results practically everywhere. There’s a . . .

Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

Downtown Detroit Hotspots – Kim DeGiulio

My perfect day in Detroit definitely takes place on a Saturday. It starts at Eastern Market to visit one of the greatest outdoor markets in our country. It’s open year . . .

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MEDC names Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) among its Revitalization and Placemaking Program Recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Talitha JohnsonPhone: 313-415-6178Email: [email protected] MEDC names Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) among its  Revitalization and Placemaking Program Recipients   DDP in collaboration with Downtown Detroit Stakeholders to receive . . .

Eric B. Larson

CEO Blog

DDP CEO Note – September 7th

The Michigan Strategic Fund announced that the Downtown Detroit Partnership and partner stakeholders will receive $13.74 million from the Michigan Strategic Fund. Working in collaboration with Bedrock, Greektown Neighborhood Partnership and Paradise Valley Conservancy, along with Karp and Associates, . . .

DDP in the News

Downtown Detroit parks, real estate projects to benefit from DDP’s new $13.74 million state grant

Crain’s Detroit Business – Parks in downtown Detroit will get a makeover as a result of $13.74 million the Downtown Detroit Partnership was awarded Wednesday. That grant is one of . . .

Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

Downtown Detroit Hotspots – Brian Abel

Brian Abel – Anchor, WXYZ TV OUTDOORS: My perfect day would begin (and often does) with a walk along the Riverfront.  COFFEE: Then it’s time for a morning jolt, compliments . . .

Downtown Detroit Hot Spots

Downtown Detroit Hotspots – Amy Hennes

Amy Hennes – Writer/Editor/Freelancer ARCHITECTURE: Visitors (and nonvisitors) must see the inside of the Guardian Building. Incredible.  EAT (EARLY): Canelle’s Detroit. Gorgeous lattes and pastries (almost) too pretty to eat.  . . .

Datascape

DDP Datascape also includes a library of analytical reports with key insights and findings, produced by the DDP or in conjunction with our strategic partners. These reports are free and accessible for you to view and/or download for your ongoing analysis and exploration.

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