Safety is becoming one of the key principles in the design of new housing in Ukraine. Developers are incorporating standardized shelters, safe rooms, reinforced structures, and autonomous utility systems into their projects, establishing a new standard for housing adapted to military risks.

Igor Nikonov and Rostislav Melnik, members of the Ukrainian Association of Developers, discussed what will happen to housing prices in 2027 and how the new-construction market is changing. The developers identified the key factors driving price increases: rising construction costs, a labor shortage, shifts in demand, and limited financing options.

Remote home purchases could open up the Ukrainian market to overseas buyers and military personnel, but this would require changes to legislation and notarial procedures.

The Ukrainian Association of Developers will fund the design work for a memorial stele on the Alley of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. An agreement has been signed with the National Museum of the Revolution of Dignity.

The government and the Ministry of Development have updated the criteria for critically important enterprises: they have revised the requirements regarding wages, the number of employees, and contracts in the construction industry.

Participants at Forbes Development discussed how to change the approach to the development of Ukrainian cities: strengthen the role of local authorities and communities, establish a shared vision for development, and implement transparent zoning regulations, particularly through the FAR system.

Participants in the Forbes Development event discussed the future of “eOselya”: changes to the program’s terms, its impact on the primary market, and new mortgage financing mechanisms.

Participants in the LUN City 2026 initiative discussed outdated urban planning documentation, barriers to development, and possible ways to streamline the development of urban areas.