Northern communities or “winter cities” have great opportunities to mitigate negative effects of the winter season while reinforcing the many positive aspects to create a vibrant, sustainable and livable environment for a prosperous future. 

Our mission is to provide information, resources and networking opportunities for those who desire to make northern communities more livable and sustainable. 

The goal of the Winter Cities Institute is to be the best source for information, research, reports, plans and news from around the northern world, focusing on how to make the best of the winter season.  

Our membership includes architects, planners, engineers, elected and appointed city officials, economic developers, and community activists interested in learning new approaches and exchanging success stories.

Books available on Winter City Design and Planning "Northern Cityscape" and "Shaping Cities for Winter" by Norman Pressman Norman Pressman's books help resolve many of the problems created by stressful conditions in a variety of northern environments - both urban and rural. Emphasizing a climate-responsive approach to planning, design, and policy, these books provide a valuable framework for enhancing daily life in cold places.
Northern Cityscape		Shaping Cities for Winter
$15 US each to members (plus shipping)	$20 US each to non members (plus shipping)	$15 US each to members (plus shipping)	$20 US each to non members (plus shipping)
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