Our agency maintains an editorial style guide as a resource for staff members to use when preparing formal documents. The style guide provides tips on writing for our audiences, who may be policymakers, municipal planners, advocates, residents of the region, or the general public. Engaging all audiences requires attention to the use of industry jargon; so, the guide offers ways to make content understandable to a broad readership.

Other guidelines specific to content and terminology are designed to ensure that our products have a consistent and cohesive appearance. The style guide also provides an overview of the editorial process and procedures, including how to maintain version control when sharing files and how to estimate time required for the editorial process. Some common grammar rules are provided as well.

• Editorial Style Guide (PDF) Updated May 2026

There are additional instructions and quick guides related to document production available on the Document Procedures and Style Guides page.