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AARP: Portland, Oregon in Top Five of Best Places to Live, Retire

Selected based on atmosphere and services for residents age 50+.

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(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - What are the top places to live in for boomers 50+ looking for a great community to retire in?

AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine, today unveiled its annual list of the top five places to live in the U.S. with Atlanta, Beacon Hill in Boston, Chandler, Milwaukee and Portland, Oregon nabbing the honors.

The magazine also named the top four places to watch -- Austin, TX; Burlington, VT; Mankato, MN; and Traverse City, MI -- in its September/October issue which takes an in-depth, colorful look at why these areas rank highest and are ideal for older residents.

The selections were based on specific criteria for what makes a community livable: new urbanism, smart growth, mixed-use development, and easy-living standards.

"The places we chose are ahead of the curve in providing services for empty nesters, active retirees, and everyone in between and we're thrilled to recognize them for their efforts," said Steve Slon, editor of AARP The Magazine.

"City living may cost a bit more, but urban communities also deliver peak value in the form of culture, work options, mass transit and fitness opportunities, and this year's selections really cover the spectrum."

AARP The Magazine's selections focus on livable community characteristics in each location including mass-transit systems so residents can drive less, expanded sidewalks to encourage walking, better health care, and a wide range of mixed use housing.

These qualities attract members of the 50+ age group, a segment that spends more than $2.2 trillion on goods and services each year and is expected to grow in size by 32 percent in the next 15 years.

AARP The Magazine's Top Five Cities to Live in for 2007:

Atlanta, GA:

A sophisticated metropolis with southern charm, Atlanta offers abundant volunteer and cultural opportunities. Retirees also appreciate the wide range of housing options.

Beacon Hill in Boston, MA:

This historically genteel part of Boston is full of culture and great restaurants. The Beacon Hill Village provides concierge style access to a network of support services for aging residents including transportation, healthcare and entertainment.

Chandler, AZ:

Gracious desert living combined with an activist twist that encourages residents to get involved with the spirit of the town. A city climate and plenty of parks and open space provide ample recreation opportunities.

Milwaukee, WI:

An example of urban renewal at its best, Milwaukee features picturesque river walks and affordable water-front living.

Portland, OR:

European charm meets environmental nirvana in this environmentally progressive city. 50-plus residents love the miles of safe bike lanes and the revitalized Pearl District.




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SUE July 23, 2007 1:43 pm (Pacific time)

Oh, Sam...AARP is owned by an insurance company.


Henry Ruark July 23, 2007 1:05 pm (Pacific time)

"Sam": Don't look down now, but your agenda is dragging. You recommend maybe Texas, or perhaps even D.C. ? Speaking of crime, wanna discuss where, why, how, and with what it occurs so much more than before Bush ? Re "left-wing", at least that indicates cogitation per definition, found lacking in depth and despair now among those once called "right-wing" but revealed as neo-naughts.


Sam Houston July 23, 2007 11:19 am (Pacific time)

AARP is a known left wing organization. Nothing wrong with that per se, but they try to hide it for whatever reason. Anyway, they pick cities for the seniors to live in based on weird criteria. Why would anyone want to retire in Portland, with the huge estate tax implications and all the crime. Its just strange. If you look at the numbers, retirees are fleeing the Portland area in droves.

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