These websites relate to growing and sustaining local economies. These ensure lower energy usage (saving on transportation costs from imports), economic self-sustainability of communities (meaning that ‘leakage’ of dollars is reduced, and that communities can meet many of their own needs). Localization is not about eschewing all global influence: it is about intentionally endeavouring to be as self-reliant as possible.
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
BBC News article -- Bristol Pound currency to boost independent traders
Eco Industrial Solutions (eco industrial parks)
Guardian UK article --' The Archers' helps to save village shops
Orion article – The idea of a local economy
Overcoming the Seven Sustainability Blunders
Portland Economic Development Strategy
Telegraph UK article -- green entrepreneurs can start at any age
UBC Report -- Green Jobs in the Inner City (2009)
Workshift Calgary (telecommuting)
