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.
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CEO Blog
DDP and City of Detroit Partnership is a First for Detroit
September 3, 2024
Landmark. Historic. Pivotal. You may think that’s a bit over the top for a press release announcing that the City of Detroit has entrusted the Downtown Detroit Partnership with managing . . .
DDP in the News
Historic Expansion of DDP’s Parks Stewardship
August 30, 2024
WRJ’s Ann Thomas Interview with David Cowan, DDP’s Chief Public Spaces Officer Hear more about the landmark expansion of its stewardship over the City of Detroit’s beloved green public spaces. . . .
Urban Innovation
The Road Ahead: Community Engagement Recap
August 29, 2024
I-75 Cap Visioning Session #2 The second I-75 Cap Visioning Session took place on Tuesday, August 26, at MSU Detroit Center. The was a continuation of the process of engaging . . .
DDP Team
DDP Staff Meeting Special Guest: Lisa L. Howze
August 27, 2024
Lisa Howze, speaker, career strategist, CPA, and author of “Candy Girl Mentality: Keys to Turning Bitter Moments into Sweet Success” recently joined the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s all-staff meeting presenting a . . .
Downtown Detroit Hotspots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
August 22, 2024
Hello, Detroit enthusiasts, friends, and esteemed partners of the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP)! I’m Sharon Garcia, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at DDP, and it’s been a joy to . . .
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery: Party in the Park
August 20, 2024
Downtown Detroit Partnership‘s annual summer fundraiser, Party in the Park was a smashing success! This year’s event was complete with a VIP Raffle, silent auction, live entertainment by the Dan . . .