My research focuses on urban policy and inequality, with particular interest in how public policies shape development outcomes and access to housing in metropolitan areas like Minneapolis. I am currently contributing to a project examining barriers to condominium development, commercial vacancies (particularly in Uptown), unfair rental schemes, and algorithmic pricing. Originally from Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, I have also researched territorial development, open government, and innovation policy in South America. These topics connect with MPC and LCC’s work on population well-being, policy analysis, and the social implications of institutional frameworks.
Daiana Machado is a Master of Public Policy student at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, with a concentration in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy. Originally from Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, she has over five years of experience working at the intersection of government, academia, and civil society in Latin America. Her work has focused on innovation policy, open government, and international cooperation. In Minnesota, she is currently contributing to a research project exploring barriers to condominium development, commercial vacancies, unfair rental schemes, and algorithmic pricing in the Minneapolis housing market. A Fulbright-CFI fellow, Daiana is passionate about building equitable policy solutions both locally and globally. Her research interests include urban development, technology governance, and regional disparities.