Maya Patel

Maya Patel is a Student Research Assistant at the American Urban Design & Policy Institute. As an undergraduate student studying urban studies, Maya supports the institute’s ongoing research projects by gathering data, conducting literature reviews, and assisting with fieldwork. Maya is interested in understanding how urban planning can be used to create more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable cities. She is particularly focused on the role of urban policy in shaping access to resources in underserved neighborhoods.

Areas of Work: Urban Research, Data Analysis, Social Justice in Urban Planning