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 ## Architecture Decision Records (ADR)
 
-When proposing an architecture decision for the SDK, please create an [ADR](./docs/architecture/README.md)
-so further discussions can be made. We are following this process so all involved parties are in
-agreement before any party begins coding the proposed implementation. If you would like to see some examples
-of how these are written refer to the current [ADRs](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/tree/master/docs/architecture).
+When proposing an architecture decision for the SDK, please start by opening an [issue](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/issues/new/choose) or a [discussion](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/discussions/new) with a summary of the proposal. Once the proposal has been discussed and there is rough alignment on a high-level approach to the design, the [ADR creation process](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/master/docs/architecture/PROCESS.md) can begin. We are following this process to ensure all involved parties are in agreement before any party begins coding the proposed implementation. If you would like to see examples of how these are written, please refer to the current [ADRs](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/tree/master/docs/architecture).
 
 ## Pull Requests