Where in the USA is the best Urban Retirement City?
I've read all the "best of". I've studied the statistics. I've talked to many friends and acquaintances. And...I came
up with 12 cities that deserve the final test...Living there. Follow my adventures beginning in September 2012.
Now I've found it! See why...
My Preferences
 | | Urban (not suburban or rural)
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 | | High walkability index & flat |
| | for biking
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 | | Easy access to major airport
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 | | Low cost real estate
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 | | Weather mostly warm
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 | | Ocean or water
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 | | University town
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 | | Age diversity
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 | | Open, friendly people |
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The Cities
 | | San Diego, CA
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 | | Tucson, AZ
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 | | New Orleans, LA
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 | | Sarasota, FL
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 | | Savannah, GA
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 | | Charleston, SC
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 | | Charlotte, NC
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 | | Annapolis, MD
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 | | St. Petersburg, FL
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 | | Gloucester MA (Boston)
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 | | Georgetown, Maine (Portland) |
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Where Am I Now?
Urban Retirement
Ahh....Where?
12 Cities in 12 Months - Living the Life of a Local
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The Latest...
It's October 2013 now and, well, I guess it's over. What an exciting year I have had. The last 3 months have been
SO busy that I have been very remiss in updating my website and my blog! I have selected my city, purchased my
house and (almost) moved in. I'm sure you are all wondering WHERE IN THE WORLD is Karen Duncan! I
finally selected....
St. Petersburg, Florida
Check the link to see why and all the details. Right now I am in Rockport, MA, staying at a friend's house on the
Atlantic Ocean. I am spending my last month close to my daughter in Maine and enjoying the beautiful
Northeast fall colors.
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