diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/implementation-ticket.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/implementation-ticket.yml
index 9bc709e9..18b24046 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/implementation-ticket.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/implementation-ticket.yml
@@ -30,6 +30,16 @@ body:
         What is the definition of done for this ticket? Include any relevant edge cases and/or test cases
     validations:
       required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Suggested Tests
+      description: |
+        Provide scenarios to test.  Link to existing similar tests if appropriate.
+      placeholder: |
+         1. Test with no version specified in the schema file and use selection logic on a versioned model for a specific version.  Expect pass.
+         2. Test with a version specified in the schema file that is no valid.  Expect ParsingError.
+    validations:
+      required: true
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
       label: Impact to Other Teams
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/slash-command-template.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/slash-command-template.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..059b2498
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/slash-command-template.md
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+## Short description
+
+<!-- Describe the scope of the ticket, a high-level implementation approach and any tradeoffs to consider -->
+
+## Acceptance criteria
+
+<!-- What is the definition of done for this ticket? Include any relevant edge cases and/or test cases -->
+
+## Suggested Tests
+
+<!-- Provide scenarios to test. Link to existing similar tests if appropriate. -->
+
+## Impact to Other Teams
+
+<!-- Will this change impact other teams?  Include details of the kinds of changes required (new tests, code changes, related tickets) and _add the relevant `Impact:[team]` label_. -->
+
+## Will backports be required?
+
+<!-- Will this change need to be backported to previous versions?  Add details, possible blockers to backporting and _add the relevant backport labels `backport 1.x.latest`_ -->
+
+## Context
+
+<!-- Provide the "why", motivation, and alternative approaches considered -- linking to previous refinement issues, spikes, docs as appropriate -->
diff --git a/.github/workflows/build.yml b/.github/workflows/build.yml
index 642f6cdc..035240f4 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build.yml
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
       - name: Set up Python
-        uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v5
         with:
           python-version: '3.11'
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci_code_quality.yml b/.github/workflows/ci_code_quality.yml
index 42db857d..b8b33314 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci_code_quality.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci_code_quality.yml
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
       - name: Set up Python
-        uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v5
         with:
           python-version: '3.11'
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci_tests.yml b/.github/workflows/ci_tests.yml
index 46efdf70..87550594 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci_tests.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci_tests.yml
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
       - name: "Set up Python ${{ matrix.python-version }}"
-        uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v5
         with:
           python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ccfafb42..48490856 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
-** replace `dbt-common` with your repository name in all docs
-
 ## Understanding dbt-common
 
-A short description of the purpose of this repository.  Include relevant images.
+The shared common utilities for dbt-core and adapter implementations use
 
 ## Getting started
 
diff --git a/dbt_common/__about__.py b/dbt_common/__about__.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9f7a875c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dbt_common/__about__.py
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+version = "0.1.0"
diff --git a/docs/arch/adr-0001-build-tooling.md b/docs/arch/adr-0001-build-tooling.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..0db3f162
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/arch/adr-0001-build-tooling.md
@@ -0,0 +1,80 @@
+# Build Tool
+
+
+## Context
+
+We need to select a build tool for managing dependencies for, building, and distributing `dbt-common`.  While tooling can vary, this repo can serve as an OSS template for other OSS at dbt Labs and beyond.
+
+
+## Options
+
+- `setuptools` (`twine`, `build`)
+- `hatch`
+- `poetry`
+
+
+### setuptools
+
+#### Pro's
+
+- most popular option
+- supported by Python Packaging Authority
+- build tool of record for dbt-core & existing internal adapters
+
+#### Con's
+
+- less flexible; forced to support backwards compatibility more so than other options
+- no dependency management (manually add to `pyproject.toml`)
+
+
+### hatch
+
+#### Pro's
+
+- supported by Python Packaging Authority
+- already used by `dbt-semantic-layer` and `internal-actions`
+- supports running tests against multiple versions of python locally (same functionality as `tox`)
+- supports configuring workflows in `pyproject.toml` (same functionality as `make`)
+- incorporates new PEP's quickly
+- Manages python distributions itself without need of pyenv.  This allows Windows and non-Windows users to both work locally in the same way.
+- used by black, tox, pipx, Jupyter Notebook, Datadog
+
+#### Con's
+
+- far less popular than other options
+- no dependency management (manually add to `pyproject.toml`)
+- only one maintainer (but is officially part of the larger PyPA working group)
+- Hatch does not allow for the installation of specific patch release versions of itself but rather only uses minor release granularity that tracks the latest patch release
+
+
+### poetry
+
+#### Pro's
+
+- second most popular option, similar in popularity to `setuptools`
+- dependency management (`poetry add "my-dependency"`)
+- provides a lock file
+- more than one maintainer
+
+#### Con's
+
+- incorporates new PEP's slowly
+
+
+## Decision
+
+#### Selected: `hatch`
+
+This option aligns with `dbt-adapter` and `dbt-semantic-layer`, which minimizes confusion
+for anyone working in multiple repositories.
+`hatch` also replaces `tox` and `make`, which consolidates our toolset to make working locally and with CI more consistant.
+
+
+## Consequences
+
+- [+] retire `tox`
+- [+] retire `make`
+- [+] rewriting the release workflows will create a more intuitive release for hatch projects
+- [-] we cannot reuse the existing release workflows
+- [-] write more detailed docs given lower familiarity
+- [-] learning curve
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 4a54150c..7c84afe3 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [project]
 name = "dbt-common"
-version = "0.0.1"
+dynamic = ["version"]
 description = "The shared common utilities that dbt-core and adapter implementations use"
 readme = "README.md"
 requires-python = ">=3.8"
@@ -33,6 +33,9 @@ dependencies = [
   "typing-extensions~=4.4",
 ]
 
+[tool.hatch.version]
+path = "dbt_common/__about__.py"
+
 [build-system]
 requires = ["hatchling"]
 build-backend = "hatchling.build"