Melissa & Chris Bruntlett
@modacitylife.com
Dutch-Canadian authors and urban mobility advocates who strive to communicate the benefits of happier, healthier, more human-scale cities.
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The wait is FINALLY over!
Our new book “Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation” is NOW AVAILABLE worldwide through RIBA Publishing wherever fine books are sold.
From Paris to Bogota, from Manila to Montreal—when women lead, cities thrive: www.modacitylife.com/women-changi...
Our new book “Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation” is NOW AVAILABLE worldwide through RIBA Publishing wherever fine books are sold.
From Paris to Bogota, from Manila to Montreal—when women lead, cities thrive: www.modacitylife.com/women-changi...
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15 years of sharing Dutch cycling with the world 🚲
That's 15 years of cycling for everyone, everywhere. To celebrate, we created a special anniversary merch collection so you can show your support.
Get yours here: buff.ly/NcJS3Bw
That's 15 years of cycling for everyone, everywhere. To celebrate, we created a special anniversary merch collection so you can show your support.
Get yours here: buff.ly/NcJS3Bw
February 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
15 years of sharing Dutch cycling with the world 🚲
That's 15 years of cycling for everyone, everywhere. To celebrate, we created a special anniversary merch collection so you can show your support.
Get yours here: buff.ly/NcJS3Bw
That's 15 years of cycling for everyone, everywhere. To celebrate, we created a special anniversary merch collection so you can show your support.
Get yours here: buff.ly/NcJS3Bw
Seven years ago this week, our family reduced our earthly possessions to a few suitcases and swapped the peaks of Vancouver for the lowlands of Delft.
Not one of us regrets the life-changing move, as we continue to reap the rewards of a place rich in mobility choices and refreshingly short on cars.
Not one of us regrets the life-changing move, as we continue to reap the rewards of a place rich in mobility choices and refreshingly short on cars.
February 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Seven years ago this week, our family reduced our earthly possessions to a few suitcases and swapped the peaks of Vancouver for the lowlands of Delft.
Not one of us regrets the life-changing move, as we continue to reap the rewards of a place rich in mobility choices and refreshingly short on cars.
Not one of us regrets the life-changing move, as we continue to reap the rewards of a place rich in mobility choices and refreshingly short on cars.
When cities are built with women in mind, they become more liveable for everyone.
A fairer planning approach that promotes a universal right to access the city, and considers every aspect of human life, from infancy to elderly; not just those in the so-called productive stage.
youtu.be/uAsRoa5_jXw
A fairer planning approach that promotes a universal right to access the city, and considers every aspect of human life, from infancy to elderly; not just those in the so-called productive stage.
youtu.be/uAsRoa5_jXw
February 7, 2026 at 10:32 AM
When cities are built with women in mind, they become more liveable for everyone.
A fairer planning approach that promotes a universal right to access the city, and considers every aspect of human life, from infancy to elderly; not just those in the so-called productive stage.
youtu.be/uAsRoa5_jXw
A fairer planning approach that promotes a universal right to access the city, and considers every aspect of human life, from infancy to elderly; not just those in the so-called productive stage.
youtu.be/uAsRoa5_jXw
"Now is the time to stop thinking of nature as 'nice to have' and at the bottom of the priority list in urban infrastructure development.
We must see it as an essential aspect of providing health, well-being, and other multiple benefits to the people who will live, work and go to school in cities."
We must see it as an essential aspect of providing health, well-being, and other multiple benefits to the people who will live, work and go to school in cities."
February 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
"Now is the time to stop thinking of nature as 'nice to have' and at the bottom of the priority list in urban infrastructure development.
We must see it as an essential aspect of providing health, well-being, and other multiple benefits to the people who will live, work and go to school in cities."
We must see it as an essential aspect of providing health, well-being, and other multiple benefits to the people who will live, work and go to school in cities."
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In her latest book ‘Women Changing Cities’, Melissa Bruntlett explores how an auditing app is letting residents in Delhi score streets for safety, combatting violence against women and offering lessons for cities worldwide.
#ZagConnected
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#ZagConnected
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February 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM
In her latest book ‘Women Changing Cities’, Melissa Bruntlett explores how an auditing app is letting residents in Delhi score streets for safety, combatting violence against women and offering lessons for cities worldwide.
#ZagConnected
Read more: zagdaily.com/connected/ho...
#ZagConnected
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Feelings of unsafety profoundly impact how we all move through the city and access opportunity.
But a citizen-led app is empowering Indian women to take back their streets—auditing lighting, seating, walkability and visibility—and help planners address these problems systematically.
bit.ly/4kl5JhH
But a citizen-led app is empowering Indian women to take back their streets—auditing lighting, seating, walkability and visibility—and help planners address these problems systematically.
bit.ly/4kl5JhH
February 6, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Feelings of unsafety profoundly impact how we all move through the city and access opportunity.
But a citizen-led app is empowering Indian women to take back their streets—auditing lighting, seating, walkability and visibility—and help planners address these problems systematically.
bit.ly/4kl5JhH
But a citizen-led app is empowering Indian women to take back their streets—auditing lighting, seating, walkability and visibility—and help planners address these problems systematically.
bit.ly/4kl5JhH
What do Paris, Montreal, Barcelona and Brussels have in common?
“If you look at the cities doing the most to reclaim public streets from the automobile and give it to people, they often have one thing in common, and that's strong female leadership.” @thewaroncars.bsky.social
LISTEN: bit.ly/3MdP82L
“If you look at the cities doing the most to reclaim public streets from the automobile and give it to people, they often have one thing in common, and that's strong female leadership.” @thewaroncars.bsky.social
LISTEN: bit.ly/3MdP82L
February 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
What do Paris, Montreal, Barcelona and Brussels have in common?
“If you look at the cities doing the most to reclaim public streets from the automobile and give it to people, they often have one thing in common, and that's strong female leadership.” @thewaroncars.bsky.social
LISTEN: bit.ly/3MdP82L
“If you look at the cities doing the most to reclaim public streets from the automobile and give it to people, they often have one thing in common, and that's strong female leadership.” @thewaroncars.bsky.social
LISTEN: bit.ly/3MdP82L
How can we ensure every person moves freely and safely through their entire journey—from first mile to last?
This introductory toolkit is a resource for designers, planners and policymakers seeking to integrate gender-inclusive mobility into their processes.
www.genderinclusivemobility.com/toolkit
This introductory toolkit is a resource for designers, planners and policymakers seeking to integrate gender-inclusive mobility into their processes.
www.genderinclusivemobility.com/toolkit
February 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM
How can we ensure every person moves freely and safely through their entire journey—from first mile to last?
This introductory toolkit is a resource for designers, planners and policymakers seeking to integrate gender-inclusive mobility into their processes.
www.genderinclusivemobility.com/toolkit
This introductory toolkit is a resource for designers, planners and policymakers seeking to integrate gender-inclusive mobility into their processes.
www.genderinclusivemobility.com/toolkit
Every great project should starts with a great story!
In January Melissa co-led a ThinkBike workshop for the @dutchcycling.nl that got participants thinking about the users of the space, what they valued, and how to best communicate with them.
Read more: modacitycreative.com/2026/02/02/s...
In January Melissa co-led a ThinkBike workshop for the @dutchcycling.nl that got participants thinking about the users of the space, what they valued, and how to best communicate with them.
Read more: modacitycreative.com/2026/02/02/s...
February 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Every great project should starts with a great story!
In January Melissa co-led a ThinkBike workshop for the @dutchcycling.nl that got participants thinking about the users of the space, what they valued, and how to best communicate with them.
Read more: modacitycreative.com/2026/02/02/s...
In January Melissa co-led a ThinkBike workshop for the @dutchcycling.nl that got participants thinking about the users of the space, what they valued, and how to best communicate with them.
Read more: modacitycreative.com/2026/02/02/s...
After fifteen months of intensive reconstruction, the historic Amsterdamsestraatweg in Utrecht has emerged as a markedly greener, safer and more inviting urban thoroughfare—a physical testament to the city’s evolving transport priorities and ambitions for liveability, safety, and economic vitality.🧵
February 2, 2026 at 3:27 PM
After fifteen months of intensive reconstruction, the historic Amsterdamsestraatweg in Utrecht has emerged as a markedly greener, safer and more inviting urban thoroughfare—a physical testament to the city’s evolving transport priorities and ambitions for liveability, safety, and economic vitality.🧵
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De Fietsersbond verwelkomt elk jaar veel nieuwe leden. We organiseren daarom een kennismakingsbijeenkomst; dit jaar op woensdagavond 11 februari. Ook leden en mensen die overwegen lid te worden zijn van harte welkom. Dit jaar is Melissa Bruntlett @modacitylife.com te gast! #denhaagfietst
Kennismakingsbijeenkomst met Melissa Bruntlett – Fietsersbond Haagse regio
De Fietsersbond verwelkomt elk jaar veel (véél) nieuwe leden. We organiseren daarom jaarlijks een kennismakingsbijeenkomst; dit jaar op woensdagavond 11...
haagseregio.fietsersbond.nl
February 1, 2026 at 4:48 PM
De Fietsersbond verwelkomt elk jaar veel nieuwe leden. We organiseren daarom een kennismakingsbijeenkomst; dit jaar op woensdagavond 11 februari. Ook leden en mensen die overwegen lid te worden zijn van harte welkom. Dit jaar is Melissa Bruntlett @modacitylife.com te gast! #denhaagfietst
In this talk, we explore how designing cities around people—not just cars—can create more inclusive, connected and vibrant communities.
We highlight how thoughtful transport planning and public spaces foster empathy, accessibility and sustainability for all ages and abilities.
youtu.be/NRd94n2I6Mc
We highlight how thoughtful transport planning and public spaces foster empathy, accessibility and sustainability for all ages and abilities.
youtu.be/NRd94n2I6Mc
January 31, 2026 at 1:06 PM
In this talk, we explore how designing cities around people—not just cars—can create more inclusive, connected and vibrant communities.
We highlight how thoughtful transport planning and public spaces foster empathy, accessibility and sustainability for all ages and abilities.
youtu.be/NRd94n2I6Mc
We highlight how thoughtful transport planning and public spaces foster empathy, accessibility and sustainability for all ages and abilities.
youtu.be/NRd94n2I6Mc
A reminder the work of a cycling city is never "done": after a decade of intensive usage, the bike parking facility beneath Delft Station has been thoughtfully renewed. All 5,000 spaces were replaced, and the building reimagined to reflect the latest insights and best practices from Dutch Railways.🧵
January 30, 2026 at 3:18 PM
A reminder the work of a cycling city is never "done": after a decade of intensive usage, the bike parking facility beneath Delft Station has been thoughtfully renewed. All 5,000 spaces were replaced, and the building reimagined to reflect the latest insights and best practices from Dutch Railways.🧵
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NEW BONUS EPISODE: We shared the stage with @modacitylife.com to talk about their new book, "Women Changing Cities." Why are so many of the cities that are doing the most to reclaim space from the automobile led by women?
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January 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM
NEW BONUS EPISODE: We shared the stage with @modacitylife.com to talk about their new book, "Women Changing Cities." Why are so many of the cities that are doing the most to reclaim space from the automobile led by women?
Become a Patreon supporter for full access:
www.patreon.com/posts/149174...
Become a Patreon supporter for full access:
www.patreon.com/posts/149174...
Traffic jams, unsafe streets, growing inequity, cities built around cars instead of people... ➡️ It’s time for change!
On Tuesday 3 February, we’ll be hosting an event at Amsterdam’s Pakhuis de Zwijger to talk about our book 'Women Changing Cities'.
🎟️ Free entry, reserve your spot: lnkd.in/eJRpjuhv
On Tuesday 3 February, we’ll be hosting an event at Amsterdam’s Pakhuis de Zwijger to talk about our book 'Women Changing Cities'.
🎟️ Free entry, reserve your spot: lnkd.in/eJRpjuhv
January 26, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Traffic jams, unsafe streets, growing inequity, cities built around cars instead of people... ➡️ It’s time for change!
On Tuesday 3 February, we’ll be hosting an event at Amsterdam’s Pakhuis de Zwijger to talk about our book 'Women Changing Cities'.
🎟️ Free entry, reserve your spot: lnkd.in/eJRpjuhv
On Tuesday 3 February, we’ll be hosting an event at Amsterdam’s Pakhuis de Zwijger to talk about our book 'Women Changing Cities'.
🎟️ Free entry, reserve your spot: lnkd.in/eJRpjuhv
“Two billion autonomous cars would continue to sprawl around us, drain our wallets, pollute our cities and limit our freedoms.
They distract from meaningful progress, making cities walkable, livable and improving transit. In foregrounding them we continue our bondage to the car-industrial complex.”
They distract from meaningful progress, making cities walkable, livable and improving transit. In foregrounding them we continue our bondage to the car-industrial complex.”
January 25, 2026 at 4:35 PM
“Two billion autonomous cars would continue to sprawl around us, drain our wallets, pollute our cities and limit our freedoms.
They distract from meaningful progress, making cities walkable, livable and improving transit. In foregrounding them we continue our bondage to the car-industrial complex.”
They distract from meaningful progress, making cities walkable, livable and improving transit. In foregrounding them we continue our bondage to the car-industrial complex.”
Seven years in Delft, countless trips across the globe, and nothing compares to the feeling of coming home to a city where cars are guests, not the guests of honour.
January 24, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Seven years in Delft, countless trips across the globe, and nothing compares to the feeling of coming home to a city where cars are guests, not the guests of honour.
“Only 25 of the world’s 300 largest cities have female mayors. A tiny 5% of municipal leadership positions are filled by women. Despite these figures, many of the cities that are making the most progress to become greener, cleaner, more equitable and liveable are led by women.”
READ: bit.ly/4rbmcHu
READ: bit.ly/4rbmcHu
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 AM
“Only 25 of the world’s 300 largest cities have female mayors. A tiny 5% of municipal leadership positions are filled by women. Despite these figures, many of the cities that are making the most progress to become greener, cleaner, more equitable and liveable are led by women.”
READ: bit.ly/4rbmcHu
READ: bit.ly/4rbmcHu
Our book Women Changing Cities has won @eiturbanmobility.eu's Publication of the Year!
This recognition means so much—not just for our hard work, but for the inspiring women whose stories of authority, creativity and tenacity fill its pages.
Here’s to women changing cities—one bold step at a time.
This recognition means so much—not just for our hard work, but for the inspiring women whose stories of authority, creativity and tenacity fill its pages.
Here’s to women changing cities—one bold step at a time.
January 23, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Our book Women Changing Cities has won @eiturbanmobility.eu's Publication of the Year!
This recognition means so much—not just for our hard work, but for the inspiring women whose stories of authority, creativity and tenacity fill its pages.
Here’s to women changing cities—one bold step at a time.
This recognition means so much—not just for our hard work, but for the inspiring women whose stories of authority, creativity and tenacity fill its pages.
Here’s to women changing cities—one bold step at a time.
The third and final stop on our U.S. tour landed us in snowy Elkhart, Indiana, who welcomed us with warm hearts and freezing cold temperatures.
Huge thanks to Vibrant Elkhart County for hosting, and to everyone who braved the winter weather to join us for a fun night at the gorgeous Goshen Theater.
Huge thanks to Vibrant Elkhart County for hosting, and to everyone who braved the winter weather to join us for a fun night at the gorgeous Goshen Theater.
January 22, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The third and final stop on our U.S. tour landed us in snowy Elkhart, Indiana, who welcomed us with warm hearts and freezing cold temperatures.
Huge thanks to Vibrant Elkhart County for hosting, and to everyone who braved the winter weather to join us for a fun night at the gorgeous Goshen Theater.
Huge thanks to Vibrant Elkhart County for hosting, and to everyone who braved the winter weather to join us for a fun night at the gorgeous Goshen Theater.
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Some snapshots from a beautiful evening with @thewaroncars.bsky.social and @modacitylife.com at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables!! We hope these photos reflect the optimistic energy you could feel throughout the room. ✨
January 21, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Some snapshots from a beautiful evening with @thewaroncars.bsky.social and @modacitylife.com at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables!! We hope these photos reflect the optimistic energy you could feel throughout the room. ✨
In the heart of Austin, a fragmented and underused waterway is being reborn as Waterloo Greenway, a 1.5-mile linear park that, when complete, will stitch together 35 acres of landscapes, trails, cultural sites, and community spaces from 15th Street to Lady Bird Lake—all along historic Waller Creek.🧵
January 19, 2026 at 10:38 PM
In the heart of Austin, a fragmented and underused waterway is being reborn as Waterloo Greenway, a 1.5-mile linear park that, when complete, will stitch together 35 acres of landscapes, trails, cultural sites, and community spaces from 15th Street to Lady Bird Lake—all along historic Waller Creek.🧵
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Every 14 days the subscribers of my weekly newsletter have the pleasure to listen to inspiring voices of change.
Tomorrow it will be my talk with Melissa and Chris from @modacitylife.com about their newest research and book "women changing cities".
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🧵 What I learned.
Every 14 days the subscribers of my weekly newsletter have the pleasure to listen to inspiring voices of change.
Tomorrow it will be my talk with Melissa and Chris from @modacitylife.com about their newest research and book "women changing cities".
steady.page/de/shedrives...
🧵 What I learned.
January 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Every 14 days the subscribers of my weekly newsletter have the pleasure to listen to inspiring voices of change.
Tomorrow it will be my talk with Melissa and Chris from @modacitylife.com about their newest research and book "women changing cities".
steady.page/de/shedrives...
🧵 What I learned.
Every 14 days the subscribers of my weekly newsletter have the pleasure to listen to inspiring voices of change.
Tomorrow it will be my talk with Melissa and Chris from @modacitylife.com about their newest research and book "women changing cities".
steady.page/de/shedrives...
🧵 What I learned.
In the past decade, Austin, Texas has emerged as a surprising leader in the United States’ active transport movement, translating Dutch design principles to build 650 km (400 mi) of red-tinted “all ages & abilities” cycleways—along with protected intersections—into its sprawling (sub)urban context.🧵
January 18, 2026 at 11:13 PM
In the past decade, Austin, Texas has emerged as a surprising leader in the United States’ active transport movement, translating Dutch design principles to build 650 km (400 mi) of red-tinted “all ages & abilities” cycleways—along with protected intersections—into its sprawling (sub)urban context.🧵
Still buzzing from an amazing afternoon with Austin’s urbanism community. Truly blown away by their hospitality, energy, gratitude, and love for the work.
So many folks came out to hear about Women Changing Cities—and then took us for a spin to show off their Dutch-inspired cycling infrastructure.
So many folks came out to hear about Women Changing Cities—and then took us for a spin to show off their Dutch-inspired cycling infrastructure.
January 18, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Still buzzing from an amazing afternoon with Austin’s urbanism community. Truly blown away by their hospitality, energy, gratitude, and love for the work.
So many folks came out to hear about Women Changing Cities—and then took us for a spin to show off their Dutch-inspired cycling infrastructure.
So many folks came out to hear about Women Changing Cities—and then took us for a spin to show off their Dutch-inspired cycling infrastructure.