Adam Lovelady

Adam Lovelady is an Associate Professor of Public Law and Government at the University of North Carolina School of Government, with an adjunct role in the Department of City and Regional Planning. His expertise spans land use law, community planning, and historic preservation, focusing on topics such as zoning, subdivision regulation, and resilience planning. He has authored influential publications like Chapter 160D: A New Land Use Law for North Carolina and led major initiatives like the Historic Resilience Project, supported by $250,000 in grants. His work integrates legal analysis, policy development, and practical training for local governments.

• Affiliations: School of Government, UNC Chapel Hill; Department of City and Regional Planning.
• Education: BA in History (Auburn University), MUP and JD (University of Virginia).

Research interests include the intersection of law and planning, with a focus on sustainable development and disaster resilience. He has received awards such as the Coates Distinguished Professorship and the 2024 Collaboration Award. His projects, including the Opioid Response Initiative and Solutions Forum, address pressing issues like economic development and public health through collaborative frameworks.

Key publications include Quasi-Judicial Handbook (2024), Reshaping Suburban Spaces (2016), and annual legislative summaries. He regularly contributes to the Coates’ Canons blog, advising on zoning and development matters.