Earlier this year, Albuquerque, N.M., purchased 420 acres in its rugged Gutierrez canyon under its Open Space program, which aims to "acquire and protect the land's natural character and archaeological resources." Cities with high-traffic parks are also creating conservancies, which are public-private partnerships that help maintain and improve the parks' appearance and facilities.
San Diego is in the midst of a civic discussion about whether to create a nonprofit conservancy to help fund millions in repairs and improvements to its landmark Balboa Park. If you're looking for a green retirement destination, you'll find these 10 cities featured in a photo gallery slideshow and profiled in Best Places to Retire:
- Albuquerque, N.M.
- Austin
- Chicago
- Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Jacksonville, Fla.
- Phoenix
- Portland, Ore.
- Raleigh, N.C.
- San Diego
- Virginia Beach, Va.
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