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
2025 DDP Fall Forum: Special Edition Digital Program
October 15, 2025
Event Snapshot 8:00 a.m. Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast, and Innovation Showcase 9:00 a.m. Formal program begins 12:00 p.m. Additional Networking, Refreshments, and Innovation Showcase The Innovation Showcase, curated by . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership Hosts Fall Forum: Special Edition, featuring binational leaders across Detroit and Windsor, Oct. 15
October 8, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Talitha [email protected](313) 314-2725 Downtown Detroit Partnership Hosts Fall Forum: Special Edition, featuring binational leaders across Detroit and Windsor, Oct. 15 Annual event will feature binational . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership rebrands The Spirit Card as The Detroit Card
October 2, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Talitha [email protected](313) 314-2725 Downtown Detroit Partnership rebrands the Spirit Card as The Detroit Card The e-gift card honors local pride and helps support local businesses, . . .
CEO Blog
Our Next Mayor Must ‘Maintain the Momentum’
October 1, 2025
I’m not a betting man and I’ve never played the numbers. But if I did, my number would be 22. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) was founded in 1922, and . . .
Small Business
[Recap] Successful Shop Downtown Detroit Activations
September 30, 2025
Successful Activations During Shop Downtown Detroit Downtown Detroit came alive on Saturday, September 27 during Shop Downtown Detroit — an exclusive one-day event planned in conjunction with Detroit Month of Design. The DDP Small Business . . .
Downtown Safety
Ford Field – Project Lighthouse® Member Spotlight
September 29, 2025
Our next Project Lighthouse® Member Spotlight features Darren Johnson, Ford Field’s Senior Director Safety and Security. Darren shares why Project Lighthouse® matters to the safety and security of our community and how our teams work . . .
The People Behind the BIZ Ambassador Team
Jimmie Howard – BIZ Ambassador Highlight
September 29, 2025
Jimmie Howard has been on the Downtown Detroit BIZ Ambassador team for 10 years. As a Team Leader, he is always ready with a game plan and also recognizes he . . .
Datascape Trends
Downtown Detroit is Transforming in Remarkable Ways
September 29, 2025
By Joshua Long, Data Program Director Working from the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s offices overlooking Campus Martius Park in the heart of Downtown Detroit, I have a front row view of the transformations . . .
Press Releases
Project for Public Spaces Selects Detroit as Host City and Downtown Detroit Partnership as Co-Host for the 5th International Placemaking Conference
September 18, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Anne Tan-DetchkovDirector of Communications & MarketingProject for Public [email protected](212) 620-5660 Natalie StavaleSenior Account DirectorCatalyst Media [email protected](248) 417-8510 Blake RoselleSenior Account ExecutiveCatalyst Media [email protected](231) 631-6675 Project for Public Spaces . . .
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
Downtown Detroit Hot Spots
September 18, 2025
By James Fidler Urban Evolution Strategist and Founder of City Form Detroit My favorite way to experience Downtown is on foot. Detroit has one of the most walkable downtowns in . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership kicks off I-75 Cap Feasibility Study with Public Meeting, Oct. 2
September 12, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Talitha [email protected](313) 314-2725 Downtown Detroit Partnership kicks off I-75 Cap Feasibility Study with Public Meeting, Oct. 2 The organization will host a virtual meeting that . . .
Press Releases
Downtown Detroit Partnership in The Running to Bring Free Outdoor Concerts to The City
September 8, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 5, 2025 Media Contacts: Natalie Stavale / 248-417-8510 Blake Roselle / 231-631-6675 [email protected] [email protected] Downtown Detroit Partnership in The Running to Bring Free Outdoor Concerts to . . .