Integrative Model of Housing Policy Considering Regional Socio-Economic Differentiation and Infrastructure Constraints

Abstract

This article is devoted to the development of an integrative model of housing policy and the substantiation of its structural components. In the context of increasing interregional socio-economic and infrastructure disparities, housing policy gains new significance — not only as a tool of social support but also as a mechanism for spatial development, stimulating investment activity, and improving the quality of the population life. The research applies methods of systemic and comparative analysis, which made it possible to identify the limitations and contradictions of the current housing policy across different regional types. Elements of structural-functional modeling are used to construct an integrative housing policy model that takes into account socio-economic and infrastructural differentiation between regions. The analysis of existing approaches reveals that the lack of systematic coordination between government levels, weak adaptation of programs to regional specifics, and infrastructure limitations significantly reduce the effectiveness of current measures. Based on a comprehensive analysis, the paper proposes an integrative housing policy model that incorporates the principles of regional differentiation, complexity, digitalization, flexibility, and civic participation. The model consists of two key components — infrastructure and socio-economic blocks, which enable the consideration of regional priorities and constraints. Special attention is given to strategic approaches tailored to different types of territories: for agglomerations, emphasis is placed on the development of rental housing and infrastructure through public-private partnerships; for northern and remote areas, on integrated renovation coupled with socio-economic revitalization programs. The proposed approach ensures the coherence of housing policy and enables its use as an effective mechanism for reducing spatial inequality and promoting sustainable development of Russian regions.