2023 Downtown Detroit Development Update Story Map
Recent, Current and Future Developments
About the Report
Aerial view from above Capitol Park. Nadir Ali. September, 2023.
This Development Update report is published by the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) with support from the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ). The report features recently completed projects in the city’s central core, as well as those currently under construction. DDP is also featuring an overview of future projects that are in the pipeline for the next phase of Detroit’s phenomenal growth.
The development landscape of Downtown Detroit is always evolving and reflects the increasing demand for Downtown living and volume of visitors, even as the demand for office space remains soft with the shift to remote work. The 2023 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update highlights the projects and developers that continue to move Downtown forward to meet the changing landscape. Produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) with support from the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ), this year’s report also takes a deeper dive into the role the DDP and BIZ play in the continued development of Downtown and how that support will continue. The Downtown’s continued growth and recognition can in part be attributed to the BIZ and DDP, along with its partners and stakeholders, to support a clean, safe, and vibrant Downtown for property owners, businesses, residents, real estate developers, employees, and visitors.
Images (Left to Right): Business Improvement Zone ambassador, DDP "Party in the Park", Business Improvement Zone board meeting. Nadir Ali.
Together with its numerous partners, DDP is honored to be a steward of Downtown Detroit and proud to help Make It Happen. To understand more of DDP’s mission, visit www.downtowndetroit.org/wemakeithappen .
Jump to: Recently Completed Under Construction Pipeline Other Investments
The value of public spaces continues to increase, visitor numbers are rising in parks and public spaces across Downtown Detroit, and the DDP and development community. In this section of the 2023 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update, the DDP highlights how outdoor community and pedestrian-friendly public spaces have been instrumental in the city’s success in attracting world-class events and how downtowns in Michigan and around the country are innovating public spaces.
