What’s the Buzz About the BIZ?

By Gina Cavaliere Chief Community Impact Officer, Downtown Detroit Partnership& Executive Director, Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone& In the heart of Downtown Detroit, there is a team that quietly but profoundly has shaped the landscape of the community. It has fostered growth and prosperity while remaining largely unsung beyond its key stakeholders and supporters. In April, the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) celebrated 10 years of service to the Downtown community, signaling the start of a new decade of stewarding and propelling Downtown’s vibrancy.& & The BIZ, made possible by the contributions of Downtown property owners with its engaged and active volunteer Board of Directors, is committed to nurturing a vibrant urban hub. The team is often looked to by peers locally and across the nation as a leader in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming community. Its unique and multifaceted approach is supported by diverse businesses, property owners, and stakeholders, which only drives home the BIZ’s indispensable role in shaping the Downtown Detroit experience for all.& & Demonstrating the Value& The 2006 Superbowl in Detroit is often heralded as a pivotal point in Detroit’s resurgence. Downtown was starting to experience a critical mass of investment, from new stadiums...