Bev Wilson
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Doctor of Philosophy in City and Regional Planning
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master of Regional Planning
Duke University, Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science
Biography
Bev Wilson's research focuses on understanding urbanization processes, their cascading effects on surrounding suburbs and rural communities, and how these processes affect both the natural environment and the lives of residents. His research projects respond to an important need—namely, to plan for sustainable communities under conditions of unprecedented climate instability and persistent inequality. Bev's work explores how data and technology play an increasing role in the way that we experience, understand and plan cities, as well as how these resources can be used to inform policy and decision-making. Hailing from Warren County, NC, Professor Wilson has a personal interest in the livability of small towns and rural communities, and he believes that planners can play a significant role in successfully meeting the many issues these areas face.
Bev's research has been published in a variety of well-respected and impactful journals, including the Journal of the American Planning Association, Journal of Planning Education and Research, Landscape and Urban Planning, Housing Policy Debate, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, and Journal of Urban Affairs. He maintains affiliations with the American Planning Association (APA), Association of American Geographers (AAG), and Urban Affairs Association (UAA), three organizations that reflect and enrich his research.
More at https://bev-wilson.com
Wilson, Bev, Chris Neale, & Jenny Roe. (2024). “Urban Green Space Access and Mental Health and Wellbeing Outcomes Before and During Covid-19.” Cities. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2024.105173
Wilson, Bev, Elizabeth Andrews, Tanya Denckla Cobb, & Sierra Gladfelter. (2024). “Facilitating Climate Adaptation: The Resilience Adaptation Feasibility Tool (RAFT) Framework.” Local Development and Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/26883597.2024.2364266
Clayton, Paige, Robert Goodspeed, Jamaal Green, Allison Lassiter, William Riggs, & Bev Wilson [alphabetical authorship order]. (2024). “More Than Analytics: Five Approaches to Educating Professionals to Shape Today’s Digital Cities.” Journal of Planning Education and Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/0739456X2412613
Wilson, Bev, Shakil Bin Kashem, & Lily Slonim. (2024). “Modeling the relationship between Urban Tree Canopy, Landscape Heterogeneity, and Land Surface Temperature: A Machine Learning Approach.” Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science, 23998083241226848. https://doi.org/10.1177/23998083241226848
