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The Downtown BIZ Board of Directors invites Owners of Assessable Property within the BIZ to both its Annual Meeting and a Special Meeting on BIZ Renewal.

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Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition

Downtown Detroit is bustling with a wide variety of businesses, restaurants and services, many of whom are still open as the NFL Draft heads to Downtown Detroit. Whether you’re a homegrown Detroit resident or visitor, check out some of the delectable offerings located right in our city’s center.

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BIZ 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Please save the date for a special celebration recognizing the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone’s (BIZ) 10 years of service to Downtown Detroit. Event details to come. You will leave […]

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DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP TO HOST ‘DRAFT DAY IN THE D’ CELEBRATIONS, APRIL 25-27

The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced the ultimate football celebration: Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public spaces. The festivities, held April 25-27, will be located at Capitol Park, Beacon Park, Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park, Grand Circus Park and on a closed-off portion of Woodward Avenue between State Street and Witherell Street. They are free to attend and open to fans and visitors of all ages.

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Make Your Plans for Draft Day in the D

The NFL Draft presented by Bud Light is coming to Detroit this month! It’s the perfect opportunity for NFL fans visiting from around the world to experience everything our city has to offer while we’re showcased on the world stage!

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Draft Day in the D

DRAFT DAY IN THE D Take your NFL Draft experience to the next level at Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public […]

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Draft Day in the D

DRAFT DAY IN THE D Take your NFL Draft experience to the next level at Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public […]

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Draft Day in the D

DRAFT DAY IN THE D Take your NFL Draft experience to the next level at Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public […]

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DDP’s Legacy of Leading Women

Detroit is rich in its legacy of leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers. Henry Ford, Albert Kahn, and Coleman Young immediately come to mind. Like dozens of others, their names are as familiar to us as Woodward and Hudson. But what about Haviland, Richards, and Peck? Less familiar are the women who shaped our incredible history. Laura Smith Haviland created the first anti-slavery organization in Michigan.

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NFL Draft in Detroit

NFL Draft in Detroit The NFL Draft presented by Bud Light is here, and Detroit, we are on fire! The NFL Draft Theater and Draft Experience are the major attractions, […]

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About the DDP

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) strengthens and supports Downtown Detroit through strategic initiatives and programs. DDP convenes business, philanthropic, and government partners to create a vibrant and resilient urban core for Detroit and the region.

DDP takes an active role in development and planning decisions that positively impacts the city’s economic prosperity. We also work with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors on multiple programs and projects to enhance Downtown’s appeal to businesses, residents, and visitors. Additionally, we provide direct services that create a cleaner, safer, and welcoming Downtown for all.

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22,000,000

Annual visits (nonworkers/residents) to Downtown Detroit in 2021.

186

Restaurants and retail establishment in the Downtown.

2022 Perceptions Survey

Share Your Voice for a Chance to Win a Spirit Card. The Downtown Detroit Partnership and the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) are inviting you to participate in this survey to help guide our work in Downtown Detroit. Your input will help us improve services and assist in planning for future Downtown programs.

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Downtown Detroit is a vibrant and welcoming community that boasts a number of beautiful public spaces that supports great walking and biking experiences and cultivates a vibrant retail and restaurant community.

The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) provides Downtown businesses with support, assistance navigating city resources, opportunities to network, and in-depth economic and market analysis. DDP and BIZ members have access to numerous events that . . .

The Downtown Detroit Datascape is a strategic initiative of the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) to provide metrics, actionable information, and analysis that will help stakeholders benchmark progress, make informed decisions and drive investment throughout the . . .

DDP programs and manages nearly 2,000 events annually in Downtown Detroit Parks + Public Spaces, including Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square, Beacon Park, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park, and the Woodward Esplanade.

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Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition 

April 22, 2024

Downtown Hot Spots – NFL Draft Edition 

Downtown Detroit is bustling with a wide variety of businesses, restaurants and services, many of whom are still open as the NFL Draft heads to Downtown Detroit. Whether you're a homegrown Detroit resident or visitor, . . .

Downtown Detroit Job Fair Hits a Homerun

April 12, 2024

Downtown Detroit Job Fair Hits a Homerun

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosted its first Downtown Job Fair of the year on March 20, 2024. This event featured more than 30 employers that were looking to hire. . . .

DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP TO HOST ‘DRAFT DAY IN THE D’ CELEBRATIONS, APRIL 25-27

April 3, 2024

DDP logo, sketched as a capital D illustrated as multi-colored triangles. Followed by "established 1922"

DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP TO HOST ‘DRAFT DAY IN THE D’ CELEBRATIONS, APRIL 25-27

The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced the ultimate football celebration: Draft Day in the D, a three-day party across Downtown Detroit’s award-winning parks and public spaces. The festivities, held April 25-27, will be located at . . .

Make Your Plans for Draft Day in the D

April 2, 2024

Make Your Plans for Draft Day in the D

The NFL Draft presented by Bud Light is coming to Detroit this month! It’s the perfect opportunity for NFL fans visiting from around the world to experience everything our city has to offer while we’re showcased on . . .

DDP’s Legacy of Leading Women

March 26, 2024

DDP’s Legacy of Leading Women

Detroit is rich in its legacy of leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers. Henry Ford, Albert Kahn, and Coleman Young immediately come to mind. Like dozens of others, their names are as familiar to us as Woodward . . .

DDP in 2024: The First 100 Days

March 25, 2024

DDP in 2024: The First 100 Days

I know we generally reserve this type of retrospective for elected leaders, particularly first-timers, but since January 1, within the Downtown Detroit Partnership, there has been a whirlwind of activity nothing short of astounding. The . . .

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Detroit knows how to show up! THANK YOU to the fans who made day one of the NFL Draft a record-breaker in Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square and beyond. Talk about energy!

#DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft
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We are beyond proud that the NFL Draft has touched down in Downtown Detroit, making its mark at the award-winning #CampusMartiusPark, and beyond. This year’s event is monumental for Detroit — it marks the first time in Draft history that the NFL is extending beyond its main event, showcasing the city’s offerings through the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s #DraftDayintheD festivities across five of Downtown’s cherished parks and public spaces. 
 
Continue to join us as we welcome visitors with open arms and show the world that Detroit is the ultimate destination. Without a doubt, Detroit has shown up! @nfl @detroitlionsnfl @visitdetroit @cityofdetroit @detsports @bedrockdetroit
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Detroit, we set another NFL Draft record! Not only did Downtown Detroit and the #NFLDraft2024 see more people than the population of Grand Rapids on Thursday AND Friday, but as of today, we reached the milestone of 775,000 attendees, surpassing the NFL Draft’s attendance record!

#DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft #DraftDayintheD

Detroit, we set another NFL Draft record! Not only did Downtown Detroit and the #NFLDraft2024 see more people than the population of Grand Rapids on Thursday AND Friday, but as of today, we reached the milestone of 775,000 attendees, surpassing the NFL Draft’s attendance record!

#DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft #DraftDayintheD
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So, So Happy for Detroit and all those Wonderful Angels who are making it work, not to mention the citizens of Detroit. 👏👏🤗🤗🙏🙏 Go Lions!

This was such an amazing event. The most fun was talking to fans from across the country. Thank you DDP!

All with out any issues and no drama ,just fun, so proud of The Big D ,love Detroit , you really did everyone proud and thanks to the Police Department as well for keeping it all safe ...

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Did you catch our Chief Public Spaces Officer, David Cowan on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 this morning? We are on cloud nine as we welcome thousands of fans and visitors to Draft Day in the D, held throughout our award-winning parks and public spaces. Join us for the third and final day of the NFL Draft in Downtown Detroit!

Watch the full special here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YuslZ6yVLk

#DowntownDetroit #DDP #NFLDraft2024

Did you catch our Chief Public Spaces Officer, David Cowan on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 this morning? We are on cloud nine as we welcome thousands of fans and visitors to Draft Day in the D, held throughout our award-winning parks and public spaces. Join us for the third and final day of the NFL Draft in Downtown Detroit!

Watch the full special here:

#DowntownDetroit #DDP #NFLDraft2024
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Y’all did a great job planning so much for our city!

We love you David Cowan

The DDP team made this city SHINE!

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Its the third and final day of the NFL Draft and Draft Day in the D! While we dont want the festivities to end, theres still plenty of fun to be had across Downtown Detroit!

Join us at #DraftDayintheD today from 12 pm – 8 pm for live music, Draft viewing, local vendors, food trucks and more at:

📍Beacon Park 
📍Capitol Park
📍Grand Circus Park 
📍Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park 

MORE INFO: downtowndetroit.org/event/draft-day-in-the-d-3

#DowntownDetroit #DraftDayintheD #NFLDraft

It's the third and final day of the NFL Draft and Draft Day in the D! While we don't want the festivities to end, there's still plenty of fun to be had across Downtown Detroit!

Join us at #DraftDayintheD today from 12 pm – 8 pm for live music, Draft viewing, local vendors, food trucks and more at:

📍Beacon Park
📍Capitol Park
📍Grand Circus Park
📍Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park

MORE INFO: downtowndetroit.org/event/draft-day-in-the-d-3

#DowntownDetroit #DraftDayintheD #NFLDraft
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Kudos to the photographer! Great photos.

I was there

Detroit is glowing and growing

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What an incredible sight here in Downtown Detroit! Day two of the NFL Draft is going strong and theres still more excitement to be had! Join us tomorrow, for the final day of the Draft and see why Detroit is the place to be!

#DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft2024

What an incredible sight here in Downtown Detroit! Day two of the NFL Draft is going strong and there's still more excitement to be had! Join us tomorrow, for the final day of the Draft and see why Detroit is the place to be!

#DowntownDetroit #NFLDraft2024
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WHAT UP DOE WELCOME TO DETROIT LET'S GO LIONS LET'S GO LIONS LET'S GO LIONS LET'S GO LIONS 🦁

Great Job Detroit! 👏👏👏😍😍😍

💕 my hometown the D…. Go Lions!

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Detroit knows how to show up! THANK YOU to the fans who made day one of the NFL Draft a record-breaker in Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square and beyond. Talk about energy!

#NFLDraft2024 #detroit #downtown
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