David J. Brower

Research Professor
BA, University of Michigan
JD, University of Michigan Law School

Office: 205 New East
Phone: (919) 962-4775
Fax: (919) 962-5206
Email: brower@email.unc.edu

Courses
Professor Brower teaches courses in land use and environmental planning, environmental ethics,
planning law, coastal zone management, and sustainable development.

• PLAN 006: First Year Seminar - Introduction to Law for Planners
• PLAN 724 (206): Introduction to Law for Planners

(Red course numbers relate to UNC’s former course numbering system)

Research and Practice
His research interests include growth management, coastal zone management, integrating the impacts
of natural hazards, sustainable development, and environmental ethics. Dr. Brower is currently working
to create a graduate course for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Management
Higher Education Project.

Dr. Brower is also currently working with DCRP graduate students to revise North Carolina’s state and
local hazard mitigation plans. The foundation for the state’s current plan was based on the background
risk assessment that DCRP alumna Kate Eschelbach (MRP '04) developed. Kate’s research was
recently acknowledged at UNC’s 7th Annual Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony, where she received
an Impact Award. The Impact Award is given to exceptional graduate students who have or are currently
conducting research that clearly makes a difference in the lives of North Carolinians across the state.
The research conducted by Dr. Brower and his student’s will provide valuable information to local planners
and guide the state in many years to come on the best way to proactively mitigate natural hazards-before
they strike.

Dr. Brower also has an active planning consulting practice and is admitted to practice law in several states
as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court. He has served as an officer and on the boards of several state
and national organizations including the American Planning Association and the Growth Management Institute.

Recent Publication

Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness: Building Resilient Communities
David J. Brower, Anna K. Schwab, Katherine Eschelbach

Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness is designed to introduce students to some
of the major principles involved in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of
hazards in the context of emergency management. The text defines basic terms
and concepts, and describes the key features and characteristics of various
hazards, both natural and manmade that can affect our communities. The book
outlines the risk assessment process that is used to determine community
vulnerability, and includes an in-depth discussion of hazard mitigation planning.

Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness also provides examples of various tools and
techniques available to emergency managers to prevent or lessen property damage
and risk to human life caused by disasters. Several chapters are devoted to
explaining the role of the federal, state and local governments in developing and
carrying out hazard mitigation and preparedness policies, as well as the role that
the private sector can play in protecting economic vitality.

For more information visit the Wiley Higher Education Web site @ www.wiley.com

Professional activities
• Member of the NC State Hazard Mitigation Advisory Group.

• Appointed to the SHMAG which advises the state on the preparation and periodic revision of the state hazard
mitigation plan.

• Serves on Editorial Board of Coastal Management: An international journal of marine environment, resources,
law and society.

• Serves on Editorial Board of Planning and Environmental Law: Legal issues, legislation and case decisions
that impact the built and natural environments.

Recent public service presentations
• Managing development in inlet hazard areas: presentation to the North Carolina Coastal Resources
commission on approaches to managing development in areas of barrier islands adjacent to inlets.

• Mitigating the impacts of natural hazards: presentation to the State Hazard Mitigation Advisory Group
on hazard mitigation planning.


	ON THIS PAGE: Courses Research and Practice Recent Publication Professional Activities Public Service Publications RELATED LINKS: Coastal Hazards Management Land Use & Environmental Planning PRESS: Green high-rise deemed golden Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony DCRP discusses Katrina 6.24.07		Research Professor BA, University of Michigan JD, University of Michigan Law School Office: 205 New East Phone: (919) 962-4775 Fax: (919) 962-5206 Email: brower@email.unc.edu Courses Professor Brower teaches courses in land use and environmental planning, environmental ethics, planning law, coastal zone management, and sustainable development. • PLAN 006: First Year Seminar - Introduction to Law for Planners • PLAN 724 (206): Introduction to Law for Planners (Red course numbers relate to UNC’s former course numbering system) Research and Practice His research interests include growth management, coastal zone management, integrating the impacts of natural hazards, sustainable development, and environmental ethics. Dr. Brower is currently working to create a graduate course for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Management Higher Education Project. Dr. Brower is also currently working with DCRP graduate students to revise North Carolina’s state and local hazard mitigation plans. The foundation for the state’s current plan was based on the background risk assessment that DCRP alumna Kate Eschelbach (MRP '04) developed. Kate’s research was recently acknowledged at UNC’s 7th Annual Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony, where she received an Impact Award. The Impact Award is given to exceptional graduate students who have or are currently conducting research that clearly makes a difference in the lives of North Carolinians across the state. The research conducted by Dr. Brower and his student’s will provide valuable information to local planners and guide the state in many years to come on the best way to proactively mitigate natural hazards-before they strike. Dr. Brower also has an active planning consulting practice and is admitted to practice law in several states as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court. He has served as an officer and on the boards of several state and national organizations including the American Planning Association and the Growth Management Institute. Recent Publication Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness: Building Resilient Communities David J. Brower, Anna K. Schwab, Katherine Eschelbach Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness is designed to introduce students to some of the major principles involved in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of hazards in the context of emergency management. The text defines basic terms and concepts, and describes the key features and characteristics of various hazards, both natural and manmade that can affect our communities. The book outlines the risk assessment process that is used to determine community vulnerability, and includes an in-depth discussion of hazard mitigation planning. Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness also provides examples of various tools and techniques available to emergency managers to prevent or lessen property damage and risk to human life caused by disasters. Several chapters are devoted to explaining the role of the federal, state and local governments in developing and carrying out hazard mitigation and preparedness policies, as well as the role that the private sector can play in protecting economic vitality. For more information visit the Wiley Higher Education Web site @ www.wiley.com Professional activities • Member of the NC State Hazard Mitigation Advisory Group. • Appointed to the SHMAG which advises the state on the preparation and periodic revision of the state hazard mitigation plan. • Serves on Editorial Board of Coastal Management: An international journal of marine environment, resources, law and society. • Serves on Editorial Board of Planning and Environmental Law: Legal issues, legislation and case decisions that impact the built and natural environments. Recent public service presentations • Managing development in inlet hazard areas: presentation to the North Carolina Coastal Resources commission on approaches to managing development in areas of barrier islands adjacent to inlets. • Mitigating the impacts of natural hazards: presentation to the State Hazard Mitigation Advisory Group on hazard mitigation planning. Selected publications • Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness: Building Resilient Communities. Wiley Press, 2006 (with Anna K. Schwab and Katherine Eschelbach) • Coastal Zone Management: An Introduction. Island Press, 1994 (with T. Beatley). Second Edition In Press. • Evaluation of the National Coastal Zone Management Program Portland, OR: NCRI. 1991 (co-author). • Catastrophic Coastal Storms: Hazard Mitigation and Development Management. Duke University Press, 1989 (co-author). • Understanding Growth Management: Critical Issues and a Research Agenda. Urban Land Institute, 1989 (co-editor). • Managing Land-Use Conflicts: Case Studies in Special Area Management, Durham: Duke University Press. 1987 (co-author).