“[Those] who marvel at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for admiration and wonder in winter.” -John Burroughs
Resource Repository
Below is a collection of resources, including Livable Winter Cities Association (LWCA) newsletters, Academic Research, Municipal Winter Strategy Documents, and various related grey literature.
From theory to practice, this section provides a rich collection of research, historical context, and theoretical frameworks to ground your understanding of winter cities. Explore foundational knowledge and climate-adaptive planning strategies to inform and inspire your work.
Academic Publications
Reports & White Papers
| Title | Author | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Places: A Design Guide for Winter Placemaking | Bench Consulting | 2021 |
| Plan Canada: Great Places in Canada | Canadian Institute of Planning | 2014 |
| Winterizing Our Cities | Ontario Professional Planners Association | 2015 |
Newsletters and Media
| Title | Author | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Cities Vol 23, #1 | Winter Cities Association | 2004 |
| Winter Cities Vol 22, #4 | Winter Cities Association | 2003 |
| Winter Cities Vol 22, #3 | Winter Cities Association | 2003 |
| Winter Cities Vol 22, #1 | Winter Cities Association | 2003 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 21, #4 | Winter Cities Association | 2002 |
| Winter Cities Vol 21, #3 | Winter Cities Association | 2002 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 21, #2 (May Supplement) | Winter Cities Association | 2002 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 21, #2 | Winter Cities Association | 2002 |
| Winter Cities Vol 21 #1 | Winter Cities Association | 2002 |
| Winter Cities Vol 20 #1 | Winter Cities Association | 2001 |
| Winter Cities Vol 19, #3 | Winter Cities Association | 2000 |
| Winter Cities Vol 19, #2 | Winter Cities Association | 2000 |
| Winter Cities Vol 19, #1 | Winter Cities Association | 2000 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 18 #2 | Winter Cities Association | 1999 |
| Winter Cities Vol 18 #2 | Winter Cities Association | 1999 |
| Winter Cities Vol 17, #1 | Winter Cities Association | 1998 |
| Winter Cities Vol 16, #1 | Winter Cities Association | 1997 |
| Winter Cities Vol 14, #2 | Winter Cities Association | 1996 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 11 #4 | Winter Cities Association | 1994 |
| Winter Cities Vol 11, #3 | Winter Cities Association | 1993 |
| Winter Cities Vol 11, #2 | Winter Cities Association | 1993 |
| Winter Cities Vol 11, #1 | Winter Cities Association | 1993 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 10, #4 | Winter Cities Association | 1993 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 10, #3 | Winter Cities Association | 1992 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 10 #1&2 | Winter Cities Association | 1992 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 9, #2 | Winter Cities Association | 1991 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 9, #1 | Winter Cities Association | 1991 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 8, #3 | Winter Cities Association | 1990 |
| Winter Cities Vol 8, #2 | Winter Cities Association | 1990 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 8, #1 | Winter Cities Association | 1990 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 7, #7 | Winter Cities Association | 1990 |
| Winter Cities Vol 7, #6 | Winter Cities Association | 1989 |
| Winter Cities, Vol 7, 4&5 | Winter Cities Association | 1989 |
| How Bill Morneau May be Using Sweden’s Gender Balanced Snow Clearing to Adjust Canadian Budgets | CBC | 2018 |
Municipal Policy Documents
| Title | Author | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Winter City Design Guidelines | City of Edmonton, AB | 2016 |
| Winter City Strategy 10-Year Report | City of Edmonton, AB | 2024 |
| Wintercity YXE: Saskatoon’s Winter Strategy Implementation Plan | City of Saskatoon, SK | 2021 |
| Calgary’s Winter City Strategy | City of Calgary, AB | 2022 |
| Winter Riding | City of Thunder Bay, ON | 2021 |
| Ville D’Hiver: Princeps et Strategies d’amenagerment hivernal du reseau actif d’espaces publics montrealais | Vivre en Ville | 2018 |
| Beaumont Winter City Strategy | City of Beaumont, AB | 2022 |
| Urban Design Guidelines | City of Anchorage, Alaska | 2007 |