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.
Downtown Stories
Sharing Detroit’s Public Space Expertise on a National Stage
June 29, 2026
The Downtown Detroit Partnership’s leadership in public space management was recently highlighted at Greater & Greener 2026 in Austin, Texas, a national convening dedicated to exploring the full potential of . . .
Downtown Stories
Recap: Detroit on the Global Stage: International Placemaking Week Recap
June 28, 2026
In late June, Downtown Detroit proudly welcomed the 5th International Placemaking Week, bringing together more than 642 placemakers from 179 cities across 12 countries to experience firsthand the partnerships, public spaces, and community-driven work . . .
Press Releases
Campus Martius Park Opens Retail Shop Showcasing Detroit-made Brands, Exclusive Collaborations
June 18, 2026
Visitors to Campus Martius Park now have a new way to take home a piece of Downtown Detroit.
CEO Blog
Detroit is Wonderfully Sticky (And it’s Not the Humidity)
June 17, 2026
A recently released study by the Gensler Research Institute starts out with something the Downtown Detroit Partnership has been saying for 104 years: “Downtown is the heartbeat of a thriving . . .
Downtown Stories
Detroit Grand Prix Delivers Another Winning Weekend in Downtown Detroit
June 16, 2026
Downtown Detroit once again took center stage as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returned to the heart of the city from May 29-31, 2026. More than a . . .
Downtown Stories
Photo Gallery: 2026 Detroit Grand Prix
June 16, 2026
Downtown Detroit roared with the return of the 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, a three-day weekend street circuit that brought racing, music and family fun to the . . .
Press Releases
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Once Again Produces Strong Results in 2026
June 16, 2026
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Once Again Produces Strong Results in 2026.
Downtown Stories
DDP Releases 2025 Impact Report: Advancing Detroit Through Partnerships, Planning, and Placemaking
June 10, 2026
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is proud to release its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting another year of collaboration, innovation, and measurable progress in Downtown Detroit. For more than a century, . . .
Downtown Stories
A milestone worth celebrating for Downtown Detroit
June 9, 2026
On Tuesday, June 9, the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) board of directors and DDP staff held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Downtown BIZ . . .
Downtown Stories
New Video Series: Downtown BIZ Ambassadors at Work – Welcoming
June 9, 2026
The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) is proud to launch its new “Downtown BIZ Ambassadors at Work” video series dedicated to the people who keep Downtown Detroit clean, safe, and welcoming. The inaugural . . .
Small Business
Celebrate Pride Month In Downtown Detroit!
June 9, 2026
By Isaac Douglas, Planning + Business Engagement Manager Pride Month is a time to celebrate inclusivity, recognize LGBTQ+ and allied businesses, and highlight the welcoming spaces that help make Downtown . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Pride Pass Encourages Visitors to Support Downtown Detroit Small Businesses During Motor City Pride Weekend
June 3, 2026
DDP, in partnership with the Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce, is launching the Downtown Detroit Pride Pass