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About the Downtown Detroit Partnership
The Downtown Detroit Partnership is a group of diverse business and community leaders committed to supporting a vibrant, thriving and welcoming urban center through innovation, investment, philanthropy and community building.
DDP strengthens and supports Downtown Detroit through strategic initiatives and programs. We convene business, philanthropic and government partners to create a vibrant and resilient urban core for Detroit and the region. The DDP provides thought leadership on a broad range of timely issues affecting our community and advocates on behalf of Detroit residents and small and local businesses and convenes corporate philanthropic and government partners.
Mission
The mission of the Downtown Detroit Partnership is to cultivate economic and social impact in Downtown Detroit by connecting public, private and philanthropic sectors, providing stewardship of public spaces, and developing programs that engage and benefit all.
Vision
Detroit is a city that welcomes everyone to work, live, play and visit.
Core Values
Promoter of diversity, equity and inclusion
Passion for Detroit and a steward of Downtown
Integrity in everything we do and providing a balanced voice in the community
Striving for excellence in our work every day
DDP Divisions
DDP Corporate
We take an active role in development, planning and placemaking decisions that increase 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 make Downtown a cleaner and safer place.
Business Improvement Zone
The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ), established in 2014, is a special assessment district funded by Downtown Detroit’s commercial property owners. The BIZ team works to create a clean, safe, beautiful, and welcoming environment by leveraging the collective resources of property owners, the City of Detroit, and other stakeholders.
Downtown Detroit Parks
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. These award-winning public spaces attract residents, visitors, and businesses and serve as catalysts for new investments and developments in the city.
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) collaborates with the Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) to leverage local business and community leaders to provide a vibrant Downtown Detroit that is welcoming to all.
The DDP is honored to have top business and community leaders serve on its Board of Directors. These leaders are committed to a vibrant Detroit, and their experience and continued investment help create a better . . .
DDP’s team are urban innovation experts that bring programming, management, and events to the Downtown throughout the year.
We believe that inclusion, diversity, and equity is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals and is representative of our Downtown Detroit stakeholders.
The Downtown Detroit Partnership is a member-based nonprofit committed to creating a vibrant and world-class urban core in Downtown Detroit. As Downtown Detroit continues to expand its story, we invite you to become a member . . .
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