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
Detroit’s Second Giving Machine Lives in Campus Martius Park
November 19, 2025
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric B. Larson joined representatives from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and five local charities to cut the ribbon . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
November 19, 2025
By Bri Morris Programming Manager, Parks and Public Spaces Growing up in the suburbs of Rochester Hills, I still remember the awe I felt the first time I stepped into . . .
Downtown Stories
Plan Your Visit: 2025 Detroit Tree Lighting
November 18, 2025
Event Details Kick-off the holiday season at the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s (DDP) 22nd Annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by the DTE Energy Foundation, held Friday, November 21 from 4-9 p.m. . . .
Press Releases
Detroit Free Press Names Downtown Detroit Partnership A Winner in the Michigan Top Workplaces 2025 Awards
November 17, 2025
Detroit Free Press Names Downtown Detroit Partnership A Winner In The Michigan Top Workplaces 2025 Awards Employee evaluations determine the winners. Companies with 50 or more employees are eligible. The . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership Announces Lexus as Presenting Sponsor of The Rink at Campus Martius Park Through 2028
November 13, 2025
Downtown Detroit Partnership Announces Lexus As Presenting Sponsor of The Rink at Campus Martius Park Through 2028 Voted the nation’s No. 1 ice skating rink, The . . .
Press Releases
Bank Of America Named Presenting Sponsor for Downtown Detroit Partnership’s ‘Winter in the Parks’ the Next Three Years
November 10, 2025
Bank Of America Named Presenting Sponsor for Downtown Detroit Partnership’s ‘Winter in the Parks’ the Next Three Years The partnership supports free, family-friendly winter programming and Detroit traditions across DDP’s . . .
CEO Blog
Detroit’s Next Chapter
November 7, 2025
The Downtown Detroit Partnership extends its congratulations to Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield on her historic win. Not only is City Council President Sheffield the city’s first female mayor, but she is . . .
Press Releases
Holiday Magic Returns for the 22nd Annual Detroit Tree Lighting Presented by DTE Energy Foundation and Produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership
November 5, 2025
Holiday Magic Returns for the 22nd Annual Detroit Tree Lighting Presented by DTE Energy Foundation and Produced by the Downtown Detroit At the award-winning Campus Martius Park on Friday, Nov. . . .
Downtown Stories
Celebrating a Detroit Legacy: Simmons & Clark Turns 100
October 30, 2025
It’s a rare feat for any business to reach its 100th year, and this week, one of Detroit’s beloved institutions hit that incredible milestone. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) was . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
October 22, 2025
By Isaac Douglas Planning and Business Engagement Manager I moved to Michigan over five years ago and immediately fell in love with the city of Detroit. I’ve always enjoyed spending . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership and WDIV Local 4 Announce Exclusive Broadcast Partnership for Annual Detroit Tree Lighting
October 20, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Natalie Stavale / 248-417-8510 Blake Roselle / 231-631-6675 [email protected] [email protected] Downtown Detroit Partnership and WDIV Local 4 Announce Exclusive Broadcast Partnership for Annual Detroit Tree . . .
Downtown Stories
Recap: DDP’s 2025 Fall Forum: Special Edition
October 16, 2025
Click Here for the 2025 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update Downtown Detroit’s future as a global innovation and transportation hub was in the spotlight Wednesday, Oct. 15 during the . . .