Editorial Guidelines

Regular Issues

InterPlan regular issues are published quarterly. The content for each issue may include:

Division Updates

News and updates from the International Division

Partner Updates

News and updates from partner entities

Showcase (1 - 3 articles)

Articles showcase best practices, including policies, projects, and other planning practices. No image is required. Maximum 4 images.

Window to the World (1 - 3 articles)

Articles introducing local culture and environment. It may include discussion on the challenges and opportunities in a region. Requiring at least 1 image. No more than 4 images.

Point of View (1 - 3 articles)

Short perspective articles reflecting the author's opinion about an urban and regional planning related issue. Length 500 - 1,000 words. No image is required. Maximum 1 image.

Interviews (1 - 3 articles)

Interview hosted by InterPlan Team members and partner agencies. 1,000 - 2000 words. No image is required. Maximum 1 image.

Special Issues

InterPlan special issues are published with no specific schedules. A special issue may focus on a specific topic (such as affordable housing and disaster mitigation planning), regions, or events (such as the International Division’s International Planning Award)

Writing Style

InterPlan encourages the use of plain language, using concise and straightforward sentences to enhance readability and comprehension. When appropriate, articles should be structured with short paragraphs and clear section titles, facilitating easy navigation and understanding of content.

The overarching writing style should prioritize effectively communicating information to diverse audiences, including individuals with limited language proficiency and varying levels of language comprehension abilities.

Partners

InterPlan welcomes partners who share our goals by joining forces. Partners of InterPlan commonly fulfill roles such as:

Create Content: contributing content related to urban planning and development that aligns with the goals of InterPlan.

Distribution: distributing InterPlan publications within their platforms and networks.

Feedback and Collaboration: providing feedback, suggestions, and ideas for improving InterPlan and enhancing its impact. Collaboration is key to continuously refining the publication to better serve the needs of urban planners and communities worldwide.