Mark Nickita, FAIA, Dorian Moore, FAIA

City Builders

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CityBuilders is a podcast that celebrates the study, analysis, and documentation of cities. We’ve envisioned this channel as a method to connect with many like-minded, urban-oriented people in a more engaging manner. We bring to each discussion our unique perspective based on our experiences as urbanists, architects, entrepreneurs, educators and civic leaders. Our goal is to share our passion and expertise of the built environment. We encourage you to also follow us on social media at the links below. Thank you for watching and please spread the word about our love for cities and about our ma...

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Mark Nickita, FAIA, Dorian Moore, FAIA

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Lyon - Many Overlook This City, But Should Not 05.05.2026 30:41

While in the city of Lyon, France, the City Builders, Mark and Dorian, provide an in-depth view of the amazing assets of the city - Rivers and mountains, streets and parks, churches and public spaces. They conclude that this city is exceptional - an amazing urban experience! Question: why do so many people miss touring Lyon? Travelers have numerous reasons. Paris gets a great deal of emphasi...

Charlotte - a Fresh Take on a Southern Town 05.05.2026 20:05

The City Builders check out Charlotte! The focus of this episode is an overview of a past Archive DS Global Urban Study in the Charlotte, USA. In this episode, Mark and Dorian discuss their initial impressions and observations of Charlotte Take in the conversation between Mark and Dorian, highlighting their thoughts on a number of urban conditions and elements of this southern American cIty. __...

French Cities That Few Talk About 05.05.2026 28:35

Here is another City Builders episode The focus of this episode is an initial overview of the recent Archive DS Global Urban Study in the Burgundy Region of France. In this episode, Mark and Dorian discuss the first couple of days of the Burgundy region Global Urban Study (GUS) Take in the conversation between Mark and Dorian, highlighting many important aspects, ideas and plans for this urban i...

Public Space Missteps - Working or Not? 05.05.2026 26:04

The City Builders discuss Public Space and what NOT to do when creating it! And then lend insight into what works best for great public spaces. We love public space, right? These are places like squares, parks, open spaces that we enjoy when we are in an urban district. Whats makes them good...or even great? And what places make us shake our head and walk away? In this episode, Mark and Doria...