Lyon, Uncovering Urban Assets | City Builders Ep.18

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 emphasis, and it is popular to go to Provence or the French Riviera, but why not Lyon? In this episode, Mark and Dorian discuss a host of reasons why Lyon is a terrific place to tour, study and enjoy! The urbanism has a great scale and the architecture is notably diverse and exquisite. Walk the streets virtually with Mark and Dorian, as they converse about the incredible elements that make Lyon a special place. _______________________________________________________________ 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 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 [email protected] 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.