The Capitol Park Story: Past and Present
This month, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) unveils a historic transformation of Capitol Park, an area that has quickly reinvented itself as a retail and residential magnet. Nearly a decade […]
Remembering Larry Marantette, 1949-2025
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) celebrates the life and memory of Lawrence “Larry” Marantette, founding president and CEO of the Greater Downtown Partnership, which later merged into the DDP. He […]
Smart Public Restroom Pilot Launches in Cadillac Square
On Thursday, July 10, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and Throne Labs hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Cadillac Square to introduce temporary, smart public restrooms. A ceremonial toilet paper ribbon […]
Canadian Cinema Takes Center Stage at Campus Martius Park on July 17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2025 Media Contacts: Natalie Stavale / 248-417-8510 Blake Roselle / 231-631-6675 [email protected] [email protected] Canadian Cinema Takes Center Stage at Campus Martius Park on July 17 […]
Downtown Detroit Roared with Excitement During the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear
Downtown Detroit — the Motor City — came alive this past weekend as the iconic Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returned to the heart of Downtown Detroit from […]
New Season, New Look: Capitol Park’s Transformation Underway
Exciting changes are coming to Capitol Park! We’re nearing the finish line on a series of upgrades that are transforming this beloved Downtown space. The reopening of the expanded dog […]
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Produces Impressive Results in 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Merrill CainChevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear(248) [email protected] CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR PRODUCES IMPRESSIVE RESULTS IN 2025 With Thrilling Racing, Increased Attendance, Viewership […]
Photo Gallery: 2025 Detroit Grand Prix
Downtown Detroit roared with the return of the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, a three-day weekend street circuit that brought racing, music and family fun to the […]
Showing Up for Our Neighbors
Earlier this month, DDP CEO Eric Larson joined an economic leadership panel hosted by CBC Windsor and the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce. The conversation featured leading voices in policy […]
Detroit Grand Prix Announces Concert Lineup for Saturday, May 31
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Merrill CainChevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear(248) [email protected] DETROIT GRAND PRIX ANNOUNCES CONCERT LINEUP FOR SATURDAY, MAY 31 EDM Stars GRYFFIN and EVAN GIIA to Perform […]
Detroit’s Campus Martius Park Named ‘No. 1 Public Square in America’ For Third Consecutive Year
Downtown Detroit celebrates a three-peat victory in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced a major win for the city: Campus Martius Park […]
Recap: DDP’s Opening Day Tailgate
What an epic Tigers season opener! Last Friday, April 4, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosted its free Opening Day Tailgate Party presented by Miller Lite at the historic Grand […]