About the Journal

PLANDEV-S: Planning and Development for Sustainability is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research articles, theoretical studies, and policy analyses in the field of sustainable urban and regional development. The journal is published biannually, in June and December, and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), which allows for sharing, adaptation, and redistribution of the material, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.

Focus and Scope

PLANDEV-S welcomes high-quality submissions in the following fields:

  • Urban and Regional Planning
    Topics include spatial planning, land-use policy, transportation systems, urban design, and sustainable city development.

  • Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    Applications of geospatial technologies for mapping, spatial analysis, environmental monitoring, and resource management.

  • Environmental Planning
    Studies related to ecological planning, environmental impact assessment, sustainable resource use, and nature-based solutions.

  • Disaster Planning and Management
    Research on risk assessment, disaster preparedness, mitigation strategies, climate adaptation, and resilience planning.

The journal aims to contribute to the discourse on sustainable development by bridging academic research and practical planning solutions for urban and regional challenges.