Equitable Development Tools

Deconstructing Technical Jargon and Acronyms Tip Sheet and Glossary
Engagement & OutreachGetting Started |

This tool highlights how practitioners’ choice of language can set the stage for a inclusive community engagement and encourage robust participation among populations frequently missing from decision-making processes. A glossary of terms commonly encountered in brownfield and equitable development planning offers a primer for stakeholder groups new to this realm.

Download Breaking Down Barriers to Community Engagement and Participation: Deconstructing Technical Jargon and Acronyms.