The impact of regional housing programs on housing construction dynamics and spatial settlement structure in the Far Eastern Federal District (2021–2025)

This study analyzes the effectiveness of housing programs (the Far Eastern mortgage, Family mortgage, and the "Far Eastern hectare" program) and their impact on the territorial development of the Far Eastern Federal District between 2021 and 2025. The relevance of this research stems from the need to enhance housing policy effectiveness in the Far East, where demand stimulation measures do not always lead to sustainable territorial development. The aim of this work is to assess the impact of regional programs and subsidies on housing construction dynamics and spatial settlement structure between 2021 and 2025, as well as on the architectural characteristics of newly constructed housing. The analysis is based on data from the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), DOM.RF reports, and urban planning documentation, employing methods of comparative analysis and cartography. A comparative analysis of the main housing programs in the Far Eastern Federal District was also conducted, identifying differences in their objectives, implementation mechanisms, and spatial consequences. While the Far Eastern mortgage stimulates the comprehensive development of new territories in large cities, the "Far Eastern hectare" program promotes settlement diversification, but without systematic infrastructure support. It was found that from 2021 to 2024, housing completion increased by 18.1%; however in 2025 stagnation was observed, with a decline in the Amur and Sakhalin regions. The case of Khabarovsk illustrates how housing programs have become an instrument for the formation of new urban cores (e. g., the "Severniy" and "Orekhovaya Sopka" microdistricts), confirming the emergence of a polycentric spatial structure. However, infrastructure development lags behind the pace of construction. An analysis of the architectural characteristics and typology of modern infill residential development in Khabarovsk has also revealed a demand for a synthesis of functionality, energy efficiency, and aesthetics, aimed at creating a high-quality urban environment. The findings suggest the necessity of shifting from demand stimulation to ensuring sustainable supply through land preparation with engineering infrastructure and strengthening public-private partnership mechanisms. These results can be used by government agencies and developers in planning housing construction in a strategically important but logistically and demographically challenging region.

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