The 25 U.S. cities with bragging rights to green spaces
Ever wonder how your U.S. hometown stacks up compared to others when it comes to green space? I was actually surprised, and certainly delighted, that a city I've often visited and reported on placed #1 by Pots, Planters & More. . Their publicity team writes that, "After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and Rita in 2005, the process to rebuild itself included finding more sustainable building techniques while maintaining the character and appeal of the city. New Orleans boasts the high score of 73 thanks to a high volume of parks per 1,000 residents (71 acres), high spending on parks per 1,000 residents ($156), combined with good air quality (7.5 out of 10) and a comfortable average year-round temperature of 70 degrees. Efforts like these make the Big Easy the greenest city in the country." Note, please pronounce it right: "N'awlins". Caveat: August in New Orleans feels like a sauna turned up to turbo-drive; it's not for the faint-hearte...