01 — Recommendation
Lead with the answer
Build, don't build, or dig deeper — stated plainly, before the supporting detail.
Committees and gatekeepers don't need the full feasibility file — they need the recommendation and the two or three facts behind it.
01 — Recommendation
Build, don't build, or dig deeper — stated plainly, before the supporting detail.
02 — Key facts
The handful of zoning, cost, or risk facts that actually drove the recommendation.
03 — Risk flags
Open items that could change the recommendation if they resolve differently.
04 — Sourcing
Each fact in the brief links back to its source, so the recommendation holds up to questions.
05 — Format
One page, structured for a committee meeting or a quick sign-off, not a long review.
See a go/no-go brief running on your own territory.