Yakutsk’s bold housing overhaul replaces unsafe buildings by 2026
A major housing overhaul is transforming Yakutsk as part of a long-term resettlement program. By 2026, over 120 unsafe housing structures will be demolished across Yakutia. The effort follows a 2019–2025 initiative that has already relocated 49,650 people from condemned housing.
The Resettlement of Citizens from Unsafe Housing program has cleared 944,890 square meters of dangerous buildings since 2019. Nearly 94.9 billion rubles were allocated to fund the relocations. Buildings deemed unsafe after January 2017 are now being targeted for demolition.
In Yakutsk, two key microdistricts—Sportivny and Zvyozdny—are undergoing large-scale renovation. Sportivny, once known as the problematic 17th Quarter, has already emptied 11 buildings, with 17 more in the process of relocation. Meanwhile, Zvyozdny has welcomed new residents and opened an ice palace with a skating rink, improving local living standards.
The project falls under a broader master plan for Yakutsk, commissioned by President Vladimir Putin. This plan includes 90 initiatives worth 448 billion rubles by 2030, focusing on urban redevelopment. Local authorities, the Sakha Republic’s Ministry of Construction, and federal agencies are coordinating the effort.
Relocating residents remains a complex task, addressed through integrated territorial development projects. The goal is to replace outdated housing with modern, safer alternatives.
The demolitions and renovations will reshape Yakutsk’s urban landscape by 2026. New infrastructure, such as the Zvyozdny ice palace, is already enhancing daily life for residents. The program continues with funding and support from multiple government levels.
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