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About Jordana Maisel

Associate Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning;

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Architecture and Planning

Director of the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA)

Education:

PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering, University at Buffalo, 2014;

Master of Urban Planning, University at Buffalo, 2004;

BS in Human Development and Family Studies, Cornell University, 2000

Areas of Expertise

Inclusionary and Accessibility Planning

Selected Publications

Choi, J., Maisel, J.L. (2025). Comparing user experiences with traditional ADA paratransit and on-demand mobility services. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Volume 33, 101562, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2025.101562.

Gregg, K., Maisel, J. (2025).  Cutting Across the Curb – a review of recent developments in municipal curb management policy in America and Canada. Journal of Transport Policy (JTRP-D-24-00971R1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2025.01.031

Holtan, M., Bowen, E., Maisel, J., and Riva, M. (2024). Housing for care, connection, and health equity. Health & place, 90, 103383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103383

    Choi, J., Maisel, J., Perez, B., and Paquet, V. (2023). Video Observations and LATV Operator Evaluations of Two Wheelchair Securement Systems. Transportation Research Record.

    Choi, J. and Maisel, J.L. (2022). Assessing the Implementation of On-Demand Transportation Services for People with Disabilities. Transportation Research Record. 03611981211067976

    Maisel, J.L., Baek, S-R., and Choi, J. (2021). Evaluating Users’ Perceptions of a Main Street Corridor: Before and After a Complete Street Project. Journal of Transport & Health, 23, 101276. 

    Steinfeld, E. and Maisel, J.L. (2012). Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.

    Recent Courses Taught

    ARC623/URP558: Designing Inclusive Environments (Fall 2012-present)

    END308: Health and Urban Environments (Spring 2021-present)

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    Jordana Maisel

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    Buffalo, New York

    Email

    jlmaisel@buffalo.edu

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    Last Updated: December 19, 2025