Welcome to the Winter Cities Institute Resource Hub
Explore the essential resources to understand and embrace winter cities’ unique challenges and opportunities. This is your gateway to a wealth of knowledge on winter city policy, history, design, and academic insights. Whether you are a student, researcher, designer, or policymaker, we support your journey in recognizing winter cities’ significance, relevance to urban living, and actionable strategies to educate and take action.
Let’s shape the future of winter cities together.
Journal Articles and Publications
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.
Planning and Policy
Discover the legislative tools and policy frameworks that lay the foundation for effective winter city planning and policy. This section highlights how thoughtful planning drives resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban environments for cold climates.
Design and Infrastructure
Explore the tangible elements that make winter cities thrive year-round, from innovative infrastructure to thoughtful amenities and design strategies. Designing for winter is not just practical—it is the first step toward building resilient and adaptable urban environments.
Universities, Labs and Institutes
Explore the universities, labs, and institutes leading the academic research on winter cities and cold climates. These centers drive infrastructure, urban design, and sustainability innovation, shaping resilient and adaptable urban environments for year-round livability.
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