oronsuuts and the Reality of Urban Housing Decisions in Mongolia
Mongolia is undergoing a seismic shift in its urban development as it grapples with rapid urbanization and housing demands, especially in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. At the center of this transformation is the concept of oronsuuts, or apartment housing, which marks a major departure from Mongolia’s traditional nomadic lifestyle. The expanding footprint of concrete structures, real estate developers, and ambitious urban planning has introduced both opportunity and complexity in the residential decisions Mongolian families must make. Read more