At a time when planning practices clash with urbanization and grassroots movements, winter city designs seemingly skim the surface of the already contested public realm. A move towards cold weather-friendly cities is trending in the urban planning profession, encouraging people to get outside and embrace colder weather; but wherein these designs do they plan for spaces that welcome and embrace vulnerable populations? Nicole Cronkhite's research analyzes these emerging trends from a social equity lens to help urban planners gain new insights on what impacts of winter city design guidelines have on vulnerable and low-income populations. Upon completion , the findings will help guide planners in creating public space plans that truly create warm, welcoming, and dignified spaces for all. 

This webinar explored how combining planning and innovative technologies creates opportunities to tackle complex challenges. The webinar presenters spoke to smart developments, mitigating climate change and reducing energy poverty.

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Speakers:
Martin Canning, Executive Director, Smart Cities