Going Green: Most Sustainable US Cities 2023

 

Which American cities are leading the way toward a sustainable future, and which ones are lagging behind? To mark Earth Day on April 22, LawnStarter ranked 2023's Most Sustainable Cities. How does St. Paul stack up?

St. Paul's Rank in Some Key Metrics (1st = Best) Number of Incentives and Policies Supporting Renewables and Energy Efficiency - 62nd Share of Land Used for Parks - 26th Median Air Quality Index - 56th Transit Score - 26th Locavore-Friendliness - 15th To come up with their ranking, they compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on five sustainability categories. They looked at the number of zero-energy buildings, alternative fuel stations, and greenhouse-gas emissions, among 26 total metrics.   Helpful Links: Full Ranking Full Study Article Expert Insights  Methodology Media Resources (high-res image files)