Author: Melissa Bruntlett
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Experiential Learning and the Value of Hands-On Training
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.
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Experiences and our Cities
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?
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Creative thinking for More Inclusive Mobility: The Story Behind Modacity Creative
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!
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Authority Is Not Gendered
How does implicit gender bias continue to perpetuate the authority gap between men and women, and what steps can we take to shift the perspectives?
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Moments of joy in the city
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…
