Short version. The full edition of this factory (14 September 2026), with history, geography, practical examples and annotated sources, is available in Russian. Full edition (Russian)
In simple terms
Housing is not only walls and square metres. People need a safe home, water, sanitation, a way to work, schools, medical care, public space and a voice in decisions. The factory links housing with the real needs of different groups and with the question of who will operate what is built.
Who it helps
Residents, homeowners' associations, social organisations, developers, universities, municipalities and government bodies.
Questions you can bring
- Which services does a new district lack?
- Can an existing neighbourhood be improved without displacing residents?
- How do we plan housing for older people, children and people with disabilities?
What you receive
- a map of shortages and of groups with difficult access
- housing and service scenarios
- accessibility requirements and a resident participation plan
- a displacement-risk register and an operation plan
How quality is checked
Household definitions, coverage, participation, accessibility, safety and the realism of the operating budget are checked. Statistics never replace conversations with residents.
Three example requests
Village
“Does the settlement need a clinic and a safe route to school?”
City
“How can an informal settlement be improved?”
Region or country
“How do we match new housing with jobs?”
Sources cited in the full edition
Status: an approved direction of development. These pages describe capabilities; they do not state that a permanent service is already operating or promise funding, partnerships or results.