Elizabeth J. Mueller

Dr. Elizabeth J. Mueller is an Associate Professor in Community and Regional Planning with a joint appointment in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. Her work focuses on social equity in cities, particularly how planning policies impact economic and racial segregation, environmental hazards, and housing conditions. She teaches courses on city planning history, affordable housing policy, and qualitative research methods.

Education: PhD and M.A. in City and Regional Planning from University of California, Berkeley.

Research interests include historical and contemporary planning practices in Austin, landlord decision-making in rental housing, and zoning policies' impact on environmental justice. Current funded projects involve collaborations with NSF, NIH, and HUD.

Awards highlight her contributions to equitable urban development, including the APA Smart Cities Award and UT Coop recognition. She actively serves on city boards, including Texas Housers' board.

Her research tools like the Corridor Housing Preservation Tool demonstrate applied impacts, blending academic rigor with policy engagement.