Author: Melissa Bruntlett

How will authenticity continue to guide Modacity Creative into 2026? A reflection on year one and outlooks for the year to come.

When Chris and I decided to jump into the process of writing Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation, the goal was to answer a central question: Why at that moment in time were the cities and organizations with women leading getting shit done? From 2020 to 2024, cities like Paris, Montreal, Tirana, Bogota,…

In an ever-changing urban landscape, even the most seasoned expert has something to learn. Hand-on training stretches our understanding of what the people in it need to thrive.

Our memories of a place are intrinsicly linked to our experiences, particularly for children. Up until the age of 14, how we understand the world around us is linked to the moments we have in them moreso that the built environment around us. What does this mean for urban planning?

Three months after launching Modacity Creative, I want to share what the work of Modacity Creative does looks like, with the hope of inspiring some new collaborations as well!

Whether we recognise it or not, the places around us can have a tremendous impact on our levels of happiness. The world around us sparks an emotional response that has the ability to shift our mood in ways we seldom stop to acknowledge, or if we do, become reminders of how our personal joy is…