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 conv
enes corporate philanthropic and government partners. Mission
The mission of the Downtown Detroit Partnership is cultivating 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.
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In 2025, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) was designated a Top Workplace by Michigan Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC, an employee engagement technology partner, which partnered for the 18th year with the Detroit Free Press to determine winners in Michigan. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few. The DDP’s 50-member team works to execute the organization’s mission to cultivate social and economic impact in Downtown Detroit. Through strategic placemaking, mobility and infrastructure initiatives, economic development activities, small-business support, event planning, and more, the DDP is creating a vibrant, thriving urban core that is welcoming, clean, and safe for Downtown businesses, residents, and visitors.
