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City Builders

De: Mark Nickita FAIA Dorian Moore FAIA
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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 many ventures! Walk the streets!

hosts: Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA

© 2026 City Builders
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  • Global Urban Study - What We're Doing in the French Wine Region
    Apr 7 2026

    Here is another City Builders episode

    The focus of this episode is an overview of the upcoming Archive DS Global Urban Study in the Burgundy Region of France.

    In this episode, Mark and Dorian discuss the path and goals of their next Global Urban Study (GUS)

    Take in the conversation between Mark and Dorian, highlighting many important aspects, ideas and plans for the next urban immersion.
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    NOTE: All photos and videos shown in the video were taken by Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA except as noted. Sketches by Dorian Moore, FAIA. Some aerial images are from Google Earth.

    Please join the City Builders, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the channel

    @CityBuildersLog
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    City Builders hosts:

    Mark Nickita, FAIA
    President of Archive DS, Detroit + Toronto.
    Architects, Urban Designers, City Builders

    Dorian Moore, FAIA
    Vice President of Archive DS, Detroit + Toronto.
    Architects, Urban Designers, City Builders

    Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA lead Archive DS, a distinctly unique urban design, architectural, planning and development consulting practice. Archive DS travels the globe studying and documenting urban development for use in practice in cities around North America.
    They are City Builders.

    Archive DS [Design Studio] is an award-winning team of urban specialists focused on re-establishing post-industrial cities and urban sites, with a primary emphasis on the Lake Belt Region of North America. Through architecture, urban design, civic leadership, entrepreneurial activity, lecturing and global urban research, Archive DS has established a reputation as experts regarding the enhancement of the built environment and their various challenges.

    The firm’s partners also serve as a resource on urban issues, as civic and professional leaders for local and national media outlets. Their professional experience has encompassed many aspects of city-making. These include major civic projects, adaptive reuse buildings, innovative mixed-use developments and historic renovations as well as the creation of design and economic strategies, urban visioning, and Placemaking, in addition to working as developers and the branding of projects and urban districts.

    Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA are available to assist in the develop of building and urban design projects. They often team up with other firms and consult with development groups and municipalities. They have also presented and lectured for numerous groups on a variety of urban issues and topics throughout North America.

    contact info:
    www. ArchiveDS.com
    info@ArchiveDS.com
    313.963.6687
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    Music for video Intro and Outro:
    "Changers"
    written and performed by Curtainwall

    Curtainwall is:
    Dave Baker - Guitars
    Mike Gusway - Bass
    Mark Nickita - Drums+Vocals
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    Fair Use Disclaimer
    The content shared on this channel may include copyrighted material used for commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, research, or education purposes. All such use falls under the guidelines of Fair Use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 107). We do not claim ownership of any third-party images, video clips, or audio featured in this channel’s content. All rights remain with their respective owners.

    Copyright ©︎ 2026 City Builders, Mark Nickita, Dorian Moore. All Rights Reserved.

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    26 m
  • The Historic City
    Mar 31 2026

    Here is another City Builders episode

    The focus of this episode is on the historic city and its many aspects.

    In this episode, Mark and Dorian discuss the elements of the historic cities, the traditional city , also aligned with cities that have largely developed before World War 2 and the integration of the automobile as a primary form of personal mobility. They focus of historic element in Toronto, Detroit, Pittsburgh, among multiple global cities.

    Take in the conversation between Mark and Dorian, highlighting many important aspects of urban development that make the historic city significant, and the importance of when a city experiences a boom.
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    NOTE: All photos and videos shown in the video were taken by Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA except as noted.

    Please join the City Builders, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the channel

    @CityBuildersLog
    ________________________________________________________________
    City Builders hosts:

    Mark Nickita, FAIA
    President of Archive DS, Detroit + Toronto.
    Architects, Urban Designers, City Builders

    Dorian Moore, FAIA
    Vice President of Archive DS, Detroit + Toronto.
    Architects, Urban Designers, City Builders

    Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA lead Archive DS, a distinctly unique urban design, architectural, planning and development consulting practice. Archive DS travels the globe studying and documenting urban development for use in practice in cities around North America.
    They are City Builders.

    Archive DS [Design Studio] is an award-winning team of urban specialists focused on re-establishing post-industrial cities and urban sites, with a primary emphasis on the Lake Belt Region of North America. Through architecture, urban design, civic leadership, entrepreneurial activity, lecturing and global urban research, Archive DS has established a reputation as experts regarding the enhancement of the built environment and their various challenges.

    The firm’s partners also serve as a resource on urban issues, as civic and professional leaders for local and national media outlets. Their professional experience has encompassed many aspects of city-making. These include major civic projects, adaptive reuse buildings, innovative mixed-use developments and historic renovations as well as the creation of design and economic strategies, urban visioning, and Placemaking, in addition to working as developers and the branding of projects and urban districts.

    Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA are available to assist in the develop of building and urban design projects. They often team up with other firms and consult with development groups and municipalities. They have also presented and lectured for numerous groups on a variety of urban issues and topics throughout North America.

    contact info:
    www. ArchiveDS.com
    info@ArchiveDS.com
    313.963.6687
    ________________________________________________________
    Music for video Intro and Outro:
    "Changers"
    written and performed by Curtainwall

    Curtainwall is:
    Dave Baker - Guitars
    Mike Gusway - Bass
    Mark Nickita - Drums+Vocals
    ________________________________________________________
    Fair Use Disclaimer
    The content shared on this channel may include copyrighted material used for commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, research, or education purposes. All such use falls under the guidelines of Fair Use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 107). We do not claim ownership of any third-party images, video clips, or audio featured in this channel’s content. All rights remain with their respective owners.

    Copyright ©︎ 2026 City Builders, Mark Nickita, Dorian Moore. All Rights Reserved.

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    29 m
  • Non-Motorized Infrastructure Systems in Cities
    Mar 24 2026

    Here is another City Builders episode
    The focus of this episode in on non-motorized mobility systems in cities.
    How critical is having multiple mobility options - walking, biking, taking transit and driving? in fact, it is incredibly important.


    More options = more individual freedom
    In this episode, Mark and Dorian discuss the impact and concepts of increasing mobility options in cities and talk about evolving bike infrastructure that is assisting to make urban districts better and is increasing the quality of life for urban residents.

    They also go over their expertise in studying and designing mobility elements and non-motorized plans and their involvement, as urban designers, in the Detroit citywide non-motorized master plan.
    _______________________________________________________________
    NOTE: All photos and videos shown in the video were taken by Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA except as noted.

    Please join the City Builders, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the channel
    @CityBuildersLog
    ________________________________________________________________
    City Builders hosts:

    Mark Nickita, FAIA
    President of Archive DS, Detroit + Toronto.

    Architects, Urban Designers, City Builders

    Dorian Moore, FAIA
    Vice President of Archive DS


    Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA lead Archive DS, a distinctly unique urban design, architectural, planning and development consulting practice. Archive DS travels the globe studying and documenting urban development for use in practice in cities around North America.
    They are City Builders.

    Archive DS [Design Studio] is an award-winning team of urban specialists focused on re-establishing post-industrial cities and urban sites, with a primary emphasis on the Lake Belt Region of North America. Through architecture, urban design, civic leadership, entrepreneurial activity, lecturing and global urban research, Archive DS has established a reputation as experts regarding the enhancement of the built environment and their various challenges.

    The firm’s partners also serve as a resource on urban issues, as civic and professional leaders for local and national media outlets. Their professional experience has encompassed many aspects of city-making. These include major civic projects, adaptive reuse buildings, innovative mixed-use developments and historic renovations as well as the creation of design and economic strategies, urban visioning, and Placemaking, in addition to working as developers and the branding of projects and urban districts.

    Mark Nickita, FAIA and Dorian Moore, FAIA are available to assist in the develop of building and urban design projects. They often team up with other firms and consult with development groups and municipalities. They have also presented and lectured for numerous groups on a variety of urban issues and topics throughout North America.

    contact info:
    www. ArchiveDS.com
    info@ArchiveDS.com
    313.963.6687
    ________________________________________________________
    Music for video Intro and Outro: "Changers"
    written and performed by Curtainwall: Dave Baker - Guitars. Mike Gusway - Bass. Mark Nickita - Drums+Vocals
    ________________________________________________________
    Fair Use Disclaimer - The content shared on this channel may include copyrighted material used for commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, research, or education purposes. All such use falls under the guidelines of Fair Use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 107). We do not claim ownership of any third-party images, video clips, or audio featured in this channel’s content. All rights remain with their respective owners.
    Copyright ©︎ 2026 City Builders, Mark Nickita, Dorian Moore. All Rights Reserved.

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    16 m
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