Scenario-based Suitability Analysis and Assessment on Snow Storage Possibilities

This project aims to find out optimal solutions for the city of Luleå to manage the challenges of urban snow (e.g., runoff, pollution, transportation costs) and use the potential benefits (e.g., cooling energy) based on multi-criteria suitability analysis using various snow storage scenarios.

Therefore, the main research question is: “how can different snow storage scenarios and locations benefit the city to optimize its snow management practices regarding the multiple environmental, economic, and social challenges/potentials?”

The project is funded by Kempestiftelserna.