Zines, short for "magazines," have existed since the 1920s and are self-made booklets that provide a platform for uncensored expression beyond conventional media outlets. Serving as cultural artifacts, they have facilitated activism, free speech, and offered an alternative to mainstream media. Initially stemming from the Amateur Press Movement, zines allowed individuals to voice unconventional opinions, free from the constraints of traditional newspapers and magazines. With the advent of photocopiers, zine creation became more accessible, enabling anyone with motivation and paper to produce these magazines. Over time, zines evolved into platforms for punk and hardcore enthusiasts, incorporating record reviews, interviews, and exclusive song releases. With the digital age, zines have transitioned online, expanding their reach and accessibility through diverse platforms. Zines always played vital role in providing urban planning policies and designs to the common community visually with interesting feature, it helps in facilitating community engagement and community outreach.

In my academic course titled "History and Theory of Urban Planning," I created a Zine for our final project to explore how planners effectively communicate their decisions to communities. The concept of my Zine revolves around Advocacy Planning, delving into the methods through which planners can advocate for the demands and needs of communities in a more detailed manner.