Translating Critical Communications in NYC

Episode 19 of the Speaking of Design podcast, hosted by HDR, titled "Translating Critical Communications in NYC" was published on January 29, 2021 and runs 18 minutes.

January 29, 2021 ·18m · Speaking of Design

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Summary

When construction comes to your street for a water main replacement, the technical side is only half the challenge. On this episode of Speaking of Design, we’ll meet the people responsible for communicating with residents during construction in New York City. Their work took on added significance during COVID-19, as they initiated a multilanguage public outreach plan for a predominantly Chinese-speaking community.

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When construction comes to your street for a water main replacement, the technical side is only half the challenge. On this episode of Speaking of Design, we’ll meet the people responsible for communicating with residents during construction in New York City. Their work took on added significance during COVID-19, as they initiated a multilanguage public outreach plan for a predominantly Chinese-speaking community.

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