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 History (Centennial)
DDP Celebrating 100 Years Serving Detroit 2022
September 1, 2022
Downtown History (Centennial)
Centennial Celebration (Magazine + Event Presentation)
August 30, 2022
Click here to read DDP’s Centennial Magazine
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hotspots – Talitha Johnson
August 30, 2022
Talitha Johnson – Director of Communications, Downtown Detroit Partnership EAT: Downtown Louie’s – I love their truffle fries, salads and pretty much everything from their menu. Great ambiance. EXPLORE: Greektown . . .
DDP in the News
WXYZ Editorial: Our centennial salute to the Downtown Detroit Partnership
August 25, 2022
WXYZ DETROIT — Join us in celebrating a very special anniversary for downtown Detroit. One-hundred years ago, J.L. Hudson Company manager Oscar Webber chaired a meeting of the Business Property . . .
CEO Blog
DDP CEO Note – August 24th
August 24, 2022
Tonight’s the night! The Downtown Detroit Partnership’s 100th Anniversary Celebration begins at 5:00 pm. We will gather in Campus Martius Park for a veritable who’s who from across the city and our . . .
Downtown History (Centennial)
Downtown Density 1925-2020
August 23, 2022
DDP Centennial: 100 years of Population Data By Joshua Long, Data Program Director The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is marking its 100-year anniversary this year. In 1922, the first version . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hotspots – Jenn Schanz
August 23, 2022
Jenn Schanz – Weekend AM Anchor, WXYZ Detroit EAT: Espresso/fresh baked almond croissant from Cannelle. Best to enjoy outside. EXPLORE/SHOP: John K. King used and rare books. Every time I . . .
100 is Much More Than a Number
August 23, 2022
By Eric B. Larson As we put the final touches on our Centennial Celebration, I can’t help but reflect on what it means for the organization. There is some inherent . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hotspots
August 23, 2022
We all have them. Our “spots.” Our “favs.” Our places to take out-of-towners. We thought it would be fun to share these as a community, so we’ve launched “Downtown Detroit . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hotspots – Eric Larson
August 22, 2022
Eric Larson – CEO, Downtown Detroit Partnership EAT: A burrito from one of the food trucks during Downtown Street Eats in Cadillac Square or Woodward Esplanade. DRINK: A delightful glass . . .
Downtown History (Centennial)
DDP Centennial: The Mayors
August 17, 2022
The Mayors The Downtown Detroit Partnership has a strong history of working closely with city, county and state government officials to support the Downtown in many factions. Here at the . . .
Downtown History (Centennial)
DDP Centennial: How It All Began
August 17, 2022
In 1922, Oscar Webber of J. L. Hudson Company gathered 13 Detroit businessmen at the Hudson Co. offices to establish the Business Property Association — today’s Downtown Detroit Partnership. The . . .