Green Places to Live: America's Top 10 Best Eco-Neighborhoods

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January/February 2007
By Karen Romer 
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8. Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Marcy-Holmes neighborhood
Located on the east bank of the Mississippi River within walking distance of the University of Minnesota, Marcy-Holmes is home to two business districts with unique shops and restaurants, numerous eco-programs and public art displays.

Curb appeal
• Lots of bike lanes and a pedestrian bridge (Stone Arch Bridge) that links to downtown Minneapolis
• Grants available for house/apartment rental rehabilitations
• 15 community gardens and several parks
• Neighborhood eco-programs: riverbank cleanups, tree  planting, green roof program, rainwater recycling project

9. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mount Airy neighborhood
A Northwest neighborhood known for its racial diversity, Mount Airy has several thriving commercial districts with lots of mom-and-pop-style boutiques and eateries, architectural diversity and a strong community.

Curb appeal
Food co-op and farmer’s market
Lots of green space with pocket parks, community garden and local arboretum
Easy access to public transportation and to Philly Car Share, a citywide shared car service
Lots of environmental organizations, including Friends of Philadelphia Parks, Mount Airy Greening Network and a community recycling program

10. Seattle, Washington

Ballard neighborhood
Located in northwest Seattle close to downtown, the Ballard neighborhood has a rich maritime history, Scandinavian roots, varied architecture and an energetic business district with nightlife, coffee shops, boutiques, wine bars and a lively music scene.

Curb appeal
• Lots of trees, nearby parks, access to kayaking and sailing
• Roof with 18,000 low-water-use plants atop the Ballard Branch of the Seattle Public Library.
• Successful curbside recycling program
• High-density neighborhood: empty lots transformed into condos; run-down industrial sites razed and turned into homes
• Green, LEED-certified condos in Hjärta (“heart” in Swedish) building

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