City identity · Proposed TLD · Third round 2028

Hello,
.detroit

A digital identity with Detroit character.

Detroit's creative influence, engineering heritage, entrepreneurial energy and resilient communities give it a compelling identity.

This is an independent initiative exploring a proposed .detroit top-level domain, with an application planned for the anticipated third ICANN application round in 2028.

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The idea

One city.
A meaningful name.

A geographical top-level domain can connect an online identity to a place. .detroit could provide memorable, easy-to-understand domain names for organizations, businesses, creators and communities with a genuine connection to Detroit.

01 / POSSIBILITY

Local businesses and independent makers

Descriptive names could help audiences discover relevant local voices and services while reflecting the character of Detroit.

02 / POSSIBILITY

Music, art and neighborhood communities

Descriptive names could help audiences discover relevant local voices and services while reflecting the character of Detroit.

03 / POSSIBILITY

Innovation, history and city storytelling

Descriptive names could help audiences discover relevant local voices and services while reflecting the character of Detroit.

The road ahead

Looking toward 2028.

The proposal is at an exploratory stage. An application for .detroit is intended for ICANN's third application round, anticipated in 2028. Any application would need to satisfy the applicable ICANN rules, including requirements involving geographical names and relevant public authorities.

NowConcept development and conversations with potential stakeholders.
2028 · PlannedPreparation for submission in the anticipated third ICANN application round, subject to its confirmed timetable.
After evaluationAny future availability would depend on review, support where required, contractual approval and delegation.
Enquiries

Interested in .detroit?

For discussions about the idea, its background or potential cooperation, contact the project directly.

Alexander@NameAcquisition.org ↗