10 Greenest Places to Retire

Parks can make even the densest and driest locales seem like cities in gardens

April 25, 2008 RSS Feed Print

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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:

Data source: OnBoard LLC

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If the hot south does not appeal to you consider Portland Oregon, I moved here from California 18 years ago. I am so glad I did.Providence Health system consistently scores in the top of the top 100 hospitals. Portlanders as a group are just plain NICE. You can actually merge on to a freeway without taking your life into your hands. The only downside is that I need to take a winter break someplace sunny because it can be dismal for 3 months in the winter but the remaining 9 are beautiful. If you do decide to make the move change your license plates quickly (45.00 per year) because Oregonians are not too fond of the California lifestyle. It won't take long for you to get used to 0 sales tax $2.99 actually means $2.99 !

Trish Williams of OR 11:25AM March 09, 2010