There are many different perspectives and visions for Detroit’s past, present, and future. Some of these perspectives have focused on the idea of emptiness and vacancy, depicting space as lacking connections or relationships. By portraying places as “empty”, we risk overlooking the care, relationships, and connections that already exist in these places. In our collaborative mapping workshop, happening on March 24th from 3-5pm at the UM Detroit Center, we aim to tell a different story: Detroit is not empty. By co-developing maps that visualize networks of people, nature, and their relationships, we will identify the many ways in which care and connection are happening. We will together reflect on what this collective “big picture” of nature might mobilize for Detroit’s communities. The maps and networks that we create during the workshop will be shared with all participants and we hope the workshop can spark conversations over drinks and snacks, uncover new collaboration opportunities, and offer fresh perspectives on landscapes in Detroit.