HUNTING FOR GROWTH IN A SHRINKING CITY
Chapter written by Richey Piiparinen from
Rust Belt Chic,
by Anne Trubek (Editor), Richey Piiparinen (Editor)
The full book is available on Ebay and other retail outlets
Richey Piiparinen passed away in early 2025. This bio is from his obit:
Richey was an accomplished Author, writer and urban affairs researcher. He worked at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland State University as the Director of Center of Population Dynamics., part of the Levine College of Urban Affairs. Richey recently published a book titles “Octopus Hunting” a book of essays linking the author’s fight for life and a city’s fight for life.
Richey appeared in “The Daily Beast, The Plain Dealer and Huffington Post. His research has been highlighted by the Wall Street Journal, CBS Evening News, NPR’s Morning Edition to name a few.
