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
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
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
June 16, 2026
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Once Again Produces Strong Results in 2026.
Downtown Stories
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
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
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
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
June 3, 2026
DDP, in partnership with the Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce, is launching the Downtown Detroit Pride Pass
Downtown Stories
May 28, 2026
Did you know the Detroit Grand Prix is a subsidiary of the Downtown Detroit Partnership? One critical way the DDP ensures a vibrant weekend for all is through the hard . . .
Thought Leadership
May 28, 2026
By David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer Come enjoy the DDP’s summer parks programming Few people realize the scale of planning, coordination, and execution required to bring a summer season to life in Downtown . . .
DDP in the News
May 22, 2026
Downtown Detroit Partnership’s CEO, Eric Larson, sat down with Brendan Walsh in the latest Enthusiastic Life Podcast. From a winding career path and surprise interviews to family legacy and leadership . . .
Press Releases
May 21, 2026
Downtown Detroit’s Award-Winning Parks Set the Stage for an Unforgettable Summer Season Hundreds of free events and experiences produced and managed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership bring everyone together with . . .