LED can lead to economic solutions that 'fit' the local areas - that is, that build on local assets and strengths, involve local people and build capacity, and have greater buy in from the community ( a key component to ongoing viability of the project). 

While LED has been around for many years, it is building momentum as local areas look to drive their own economic development, and find solutions that make sense where they live. This 'workbook' includes 5 primers, or tools, to help jump-start LED ideas in your community.