Complex ideas and projects need clear communication. We developed this guide to help city-building practitioners produce reports, plans, studies, proposals, memos, and other professional documents that are clear, accurate, and easy to understand and use.
In four concise chapters, we share principles, practical techniques, and insights into applying plain language to complex and technical topics. The guide focuses on strategies that help professional advice be understood by decision-makers, clients, colleagues, partners, and the public. Exercises, practical writing tools, and a plain language checklist provide opportunities to apply the techniques and strengthen everyday writing practice.
Complex ideas and projects need clear communication. We developed this guide to help city-building practitioners produce reports, plans, studies, proposals, memos, and other professional documents that are clear, accurate, and easy to understand and use.
In four concise chapters, we share principles, practical techniques, and insights into applying plain language to complex and technical topics. The guide focuses on strategies that help professional advice be understood by decision-makers, clients, colleagues, partners, and the public. Exercises, practical writing tools, and a plain language checklist provide opportunities to apply the techniques and strengthen everyday writing practice.