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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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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Great to have @transitmia.bsky.social bringing @thewaroncars.bsky.social and @modacitylife.com to Miami. People are ready for better!
January 16, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Great to have @transitmia.bsky.social bringing @thewaroncars.bsky.social and @modacitylife.com to Miami. People are ready for better!
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We had a fantastic time sharing the stage with Chris and Melissa Bruntlett @modacitylife.com at the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables. Thanks @transitmia.bsky.social for hosting and to everyone who came out and bought books!
January 16, 2026 at 4:41 AM
We had a fantastic time sharing the stage with Chris and Melissa Bruntlett @modacitylife.com at the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables. Thanks @transitmia.bsky.social for hosting and to everyone who came out and bought books!
Building on five years of fruitful cooperation with the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization, this week we both joined @dutchcycling.nl for a ThinkBike Workshop in Downtown West Palm Beach.
The goal: cycling not as an end, but a means to shape a more liveable, inclusive, prosperous future.
The goal: cycling not as an end, but a means to shape a more liveable, inclusive, prosperous future.
January 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Building on five years of fruitful cooperation with the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization, this week we both joined @dutchcycling.nl for a ThinkBike Workshop in Downtown West Palm Beach.
The goal: cycling not as an end, but a means to shape a more liveable, inclusive, prosperous future.
The goal: cycling not as an end, but a means to shape a more liveable, inclusive, prosperous future.
West Palm Beach is accelerating efforts to establish safer, more connected and multimodal streets—with cycling playing a starring role. Through ambitious updates to its Bicycle Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy and Downtown Mobility Plan, the city is reimagining how bikes fit into everyday life.🧵
January 15, 2026 at 2:56 AM
West Palm Beach is accelerating efforts to establish safer, more connected and multimodal streets—with cycling playing a starring role. Through ambitious updates to its Bicycle Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy and Downtown Mobility Plan, the city is reimagining how bikes fit into everyday life.🧵
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How cool is this marquee? Don't miss our live show with Melissa & Chris Bruntlett of @modacitylife.com at the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, FL. We'll be talking about our new book and theirs — plus a whole lot more.
Tickets: purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
Tickets: purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
January 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM
How cool is this marquee? Don't miss our live show with Melissa & Chris Bruntlett of @modacitylife.com at the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, FL. We'll be talking about our new book and theirs — plus a whole lot more.
Tickets: purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
Tickets: purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
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This Saturday at 2:30 PM, join us and community partners in a book talk and/or bike ride with @modacitylife.com, authors of the new book, Women Changing Cities!
You can pre-order the book at this link: thelittlegayshop.com/collections/...
You can pre-order the book at this link: thelittlegayshop.com/collections/...
![Women Changing Cities Book Talk &/or Bike Ride
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with authors
Melissa and Chris Bruntlett to hear more about their new book, Women Changing Cities.
[book cover + photo of the authors]
Women Changing Cities highlights the groundbreaking work of female mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers in reshaping urban spaces for the better. Through real-world success stories and powerful insights, this book proves that when cities are built with women in mind, they become more liveable for everyone. Whether you're passionate about gender equity, sustainable transport, or urban design, Women Changing Cities is a call to action and an inspiring blueprint for the future. Thank you to Mueller Residential Group for use of their offices!
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Mueller Residential Group, 4646 Mueller Blvd#1052, Austin TX 78723
Book Talk 2:30 PM & Bike Ride 3:30 PM
Join us after for a community bike ride with Melissa and Chris!
BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike)
Feel free to join us for either event—or double the fun and attend both!
The Mueller Residential Group offices have a door facing Mueller Blvd. You can get there via bike, #10 bus, walking, or parking on the street.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
This Saturday at 2:30 PM, join us and community partners in a book talk and/or bike ride with @modacitylife.com, authors of the new book, Women Changing Cities!
You can pre-order the book at this link: thelittlegayshop.com/collections/...
You can pre-order the book at this link: thelittlegayshop.com/collections/...
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Taking Brightline from Orlando to Miami for our show with @modacitylife.com down there, presented by @transitmia.bsky.social
See you on Thursday evening. Get tickets!
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
See you on Thursday evening. Get tickets!
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
January 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Taking Brightline from Orlando to Miami for our show with @modacitylife.com down there, presented by @transitmia.bsky.social
See you on Thursday evening. Get tickets!
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
See you on Thursday evening. Get tickets!
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
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This is coming up fast, so get your tickets for what is promising to be a super fun show! Miami, we can't wait to see you!
Next week! Don't miss our live show with @modacitylife.com in Coral Gables, Florida on Thursday, Jan 15 at the Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theater. We're so excited to team up with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett!
Get tickets:
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
Get tickets:
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
This is coming up fast, so get your tickets for what is promising to be a super fun show! Miami, we can't wait to see you!
It’s good to be back in beautiful Palm Beach, having barely escaped the wintery weather in the Netherlands for a @dutchcycling.nl ThinkBike Workshop with the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
We also managed to tack on public events in Miami, Austin, and Elkhart.
Details: modacitylife.com/events
We also managed to tack on public events in Miami, Austin, and Elkhart.
Details: modacitylife.com/events
January 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
It’s good to be back in beautiful Palm Beach, having barely escaped the wintery weather in the Netherlands for a @dutchcycling.nl ThinkBike Workshop with the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
We also managed to tack on public events in Miami, Austin, and Elkhart.
Details: modacitylife.com/events
We also managed to tack on public events in Miami, Austin, and Elkhart.
Details: modacitylife.com/events
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If you liked this book, I'd strongly recommend finding a copy of @modacitylife.com's "Curbing Traffic" as your follow-up read. They're Canadians, living in The Netherlands, consulting with cities on how to become more people-friendly.
www.ubcpress.ca/curbing-traf...
www.ubcpress.ca/curbing-traf...
Curbing Traffic
Curbing Traffic - The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives; In Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives, mobility experts Melissa and Chris Bruntlett chronicle their experience li...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
If you liked this book, I'd strongly recommend finding a copy of @modacitylife.com's "Curbing Traffic" as your follow-up read. They're Canadians, living in The Netherlands, consulting with cities on how to become more people-friendly.
www.ubcpress.ca/curbing-traf...
www.ubcpress.ca/curbing-traf...
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Looking forward to reading this from @modacitylife.com! My hubs did great with gift giving this holiday season. 🙌🚌🚋
January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Looking forward to reading this from @modacitylife.com! My hubs did great with gift giving this holiday season. 🙌🚌🚋
"The book captures a rich blend of urgency, agency and imagination. In positioning imagination as an act of resistance, it provides essential contribution to contemporary urban discourse—and rightfully deserves a place in every urbanism library."
Women Changing Cities in RIAS Review: bit.ly/3NlzOkF
Women Changing Cities in RIAS Review: bit.ly/3NlzOkF
January 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
"The book captures a rich blend of urgency, agency and imagination. In positioning imagination as an act of resistance, it provides essential contribution to contemporary urban discourse—and rightfully deserves a place in every urbanism library."
Women Changing Cities in RIAS Review: bit.ly/3NlzOkF
Women Changing Cities in RIAS Review: bit.ly/3NlzOkF
Next weekend, we're visiting Austin, Texas for an inspiring afternoon centered on our new book, 'Women Changing Cities'.
This is a special opportunity to hear how women leaders—mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers—are reshaping cities to be more equitable, sustainable, and people-centered.
This is a special opportunity to hear how women leaders—mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers—are reshaping cities to be more equitable, sustainable, and people-centered.
January 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Next weekend, we're visiting Austin, Texas for an inspiring afternoon centered on our new book, 'Women Changing Cities'.
This is a special opportunity to hear how women leaders—mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers—are reshaping cities to be more equitable, sustainable, and people-centered.
This is a special opportunity to hear how women leaders—mayors, planners, advocates, and policymakers—are reshaping cities to be more equitable, sustainable, and people-centered.
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What’s the equivalent of “get on my level” in Dutch?
The Dutch have two sayings: “there is no bad weather, only the wrong clothes” and “you’re not made of sugar”.
The meaning of both is that a little cold and wet shouldn’t be an obstacle to transportation freedom.
(Photo credit @modacitylife.com)
The Dutch have two sayings: “there is no bad weather, only the wrong clothes” and “you’re not made of sugar”.
The meaning of both is that a little cold and wet shouldn’t be an obstacle to transportation freedom.
(Photo credit @modacitylife.com)
January 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
What’s the equivalent of “get on my level” in Dutch?
The Dutch have two sayings: “there is no bad weather, only the wrong clothes” and “you’re not made of sugar”.
The meaning of both is that a little cold and wet shouldn’t be an obstacle to transportation freedom.
(Photo credit @modacitylife.com)
The Dutch have two sayings: “there is no bad weather, only the wrong clothes” and “you’re not made of sugar”.
The meaning of both is that a little cold and wet shouldn’t be an obstacle to transportation freedom.
(Photo credit @modacitylife.com)
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Happy New Year!
After a restful break followed by a beautiful blanketing of snow, the Dutch Cycling Embassy is rolling into 2026 with new energy and enthusiasm for what promises to be a landmark year—including celebrating our 15th anniversary. Watch this space!
Video: @filmendefietser.bsky.social.
After a restful break followed by a beautiful blanketing of snow, the Dutch Cycling Embassy is rolling into 2026 with new energy and enthusiasm for what promises to be a landmark year—including celebrating our 15th anniversary. Watch this space!
Video: @filmendefietser.bsky.social.
January 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Happy New Year!
After a restful break followed by a beautiful blanketing of snow, the Dutch Cycling Embassy is rolling into 2026 with new energy and enthusiasm for what promises to be a landmark year—including celebrating our 15th anniversary. Watch this space!
Video: @filmendefietser.bsky.social.
After a restful break followed by a beautiful blanketing of snow, the Dutch Cycling Embassy is rolling into 2026 with new energy and enthusiasm for what promises to be a landmark year—including celebrating our 15th anniversary. Watch this space!
Video: @filmendefietser.bsky.social.
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Next week! Don't miss our live show with @modacitylife.com in Coral Gables, Florida on Thursday, Jan 15 at the Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theater. We're so excited to team up with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett!
Get tickets:
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
Get tickets:
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
January 6, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Next week! Don't miss our live show with @modacitylife.com in Coral Gables, Florida on Thursday, Jan 15 at the Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theater. We're so excited to team up with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett!
Get tickets:
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
Get tickets:
purchase.actorsplayhouse.org/EventAvailab...
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Just wow! 🤩❄️
January 5, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Just wow! 🤩❄️
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The Utrecht morning rush hour in the snow did not disappoint!
January 5, 2026 at 7:26 AM
The Utrecht morning rush hour in the snow did not disappoint!
There's no such thing as bad weather…
January 4, 2026 at 3:27 PM
There's no such thing as bad weather…
Goedemorgen vanuit een besneeuwd Delft.
January 4, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Goedemorgen vanuit een besneeuwd Delft.
“By staying authentic to a vision—to not dwell solely on the problems, but shine a light on the potential—the goal remains to help more cities not only survive, but thrive.”
Melissa reflects on an eventful first year as a solo entrepreneur, and anticipates a new year of authenticity: bit.ly/3LljcZE
Melissa reflects on an eventful first year as a solo entrepreneur, and anticipates a new year of authenticity: bit.ly/3LljcZE
January 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM
“By staying authentic to a vision—to not dwell solely on the problems, but shine a light on the potential—the goal remains to help more cities not only survive, but thrive.”
Melissa reflects on an eventful first year as a solo entrepreneur, and anticipates a new year of authenticity: bit.ly/3LljcZE
Melissa reflects on an eventful first year as a solo entrepreneur, and anticipates a new year of authenticity: bit.ly/3LljcZE
As urbanisation accelerates, cities are grappling with unprecedented pressures—from chronic housing shortages to streets overwhelmed by cars. In response, a small but growing group of leaders is matching the scale of the challenge—steering toward a more prosperous, resilient and sustainable future.🧵
December 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
As urbanisation accelerates, cities are grappling with unprecedented pressures—from chronic housing shortages to streets overwhelmed by cars. In response, a small but growing group of leaders is matching the scale of the challenge—steering toward a more prosperous, resilient and sustainable future.🧵
“In Utrecht, the bike is not an end in itself. It is a means to create a liveable, healthy, climate-friendly city for all. The success can be admired in the inner city. It is lively and yet quiet at the same time. Here, it's noticeable: Cities aren't loud; only cars are, and they play no role here.”
December 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
“In Utrecht, the bike is not an end in itself. It is a means to create a liveable, healthy, climate-friendly city for all. The success can be admired in the inner city. It is lively and yet quiet at the same time. Here, it's noticeable: Cities aren't loud; only cars are, and they play no role here.”
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“If you care about the bottom line, budgets & taxes, then you should care about urban biking, because it’s a money saver. It’s ironic when so-called fiscal conservatives attack biking, when their efforts just show a lack of understanding of math.” My interview with @modacitylife.com #CityMakingMath
Opinion: Why more urban cycling saves everyone money | Urbanized
The resulting benefits of a ‘car-less’ household are myriad, but few are as quantifiable as the money most people sink into a depreciating asset that sits unused for 95% of the time.
dailyhive.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
“If you care about the bottom line, budgets & taxes, then you should care about urban biking, because it’s a money saver. It’s ironic when so-called fiscal conservatives attack biking, when their efforts just show a lack of understanding of math.” My interview with @modacitylife.com #CityMakingMath
From our home in Delft to yours—wherever that may be—wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
We’re putting our passports aside for a few weeks to rest and recharge, but 2026 is already shaping up to be our busiest yet, with exciting projects and inspiring travels ahead. Until then!
We’re putting our passports aside for a few weeks to rest and recharge, but 2026 is already shaping up to be our busiest yet, with exciting projects and inspiring travels ahead. Until then!
December 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
From our home in Delft to yours—wherever that may be—wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
We’re putting our passports aside for a few weeks to rest and recharge, but 2026 is already shaping up to be our busiest yet, with exciting projects and inspiring travels ahead. Until then!
We’re putting our passports aside for a few weeks to rest and recharge, but 2026 is already shaping up to be our busiest yet, with exciting projects and inspiring travels ahead. Until then!