Sergei Pakhomov, chairman of the State Duma Committee on Construction, Housing and Utilities, noted that Moscow’s ban on building small apartments is mainly connected to demographic considerations. His remarks were cited by News.ru as part of the coverage.
He added that the Moscow authorities appear to be following a broader state policy aimed at supporting population growth. The deputy observed a visible trend toward smaller living spaces and suggested that the goal should be to foster family development rather than simply expanding the supply of tiny dwellings.
Legislation has been introduced to prohibit new housing with an area under 28 square meters. Pakhomov stressed that such a ban is not currently planned for Russia as a whole.
The deputy reminded readers that this initiative currently applies only to Moscow. He emphasized the importance of watching how the policy is implemented in the capital and what signals it will send to market participants.
Previously, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin signed a decree banning the construction of micro-apartments in the capital.
Earlier reports also explored how much Russians are willing to pay for a mortgage, a factor that intersects with the city’s housing policy and demand for different apartment sizes. [Source: News.ru]