A local project must be economically, technologically and socially viable within its local context. It must address an identified main problem and have a vision with defined goals. To achieve this vision, the project establishes a strategy using existing resources and drivers of change. It is structured with a series of activities that produce results, working towards the goals and fulfilling the overall vision. Designers help by providing tools to support defining the context, vision, goals, strategy and structure of effective local projects.