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.
DDP in the News
September 20, 2022
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
September 16, 2022
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
September 15, 2022
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
September 14, 2022
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 . . .
Press Releases
September 8, 2022
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 . . .
CEO Blog
September 7, 2022
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
September 7, 2022
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
September 6, 2022
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
September 5, 2022
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. . . .
Downtown History (Centennial)
Downtown History (Centennial)
August 30, 2022
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Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
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 . . .