Andrew Fox

Andrew Fox is an Associate Professor and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University's Department of Landscape Architecture, with a dual affiliation as a Faculty Fellow at the Center for Geospatial Analytics. He co-directs the Coastal Dynamics Design Lab (CDDL), focusing on ecological and community resilience in coastal regions. His expertise spans urban landscape design, green infrastructure, and participatory approaches to flood mitigation. Fox holds dual professional credentials as a landscape architect and academic researcher.

Research interests include floodplain management, community-driven adaptation strategies, and integrating environmental and cultural heritage preservation into disaster planning. His work emphasizes actionable solutions for rural and vulnerable coastal communities, leveraging design and geospatial analytics to enhance flood resilience and public safety.

• Grants & Projects:
• Eastern NC Community Floodprints ($2.09M USD, HUD)
• FLOODWISE Initiative ($200K USD, NCDOJ)
• Seeding Resilience in Princeville ($40K USD)
• Pollocksville Floodprint Implementation ($26.1K USD)

Recent projects include flood-resilient park design in Pollocksville, food forest development in New Hanover County, and disaster adaptation frameworks for rural communities. Technical assistance roles involve grant management, vendor coordination, and community engagement for floodplain restoration projects.

• Awards: University Faculty Scholar (NC State), Community Engaged Faculty Fellow
• Labs/Teams: Coastal Dynamics Design Lab (CDDL), Center for Geospatial Analytics