{"podcast":{"title":"Housing Matters Podcast","slug":"housing-matters-podcast-7058173","podcast_index_feed_id":7058173,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/housingmatters/feed.xml","website_url":"https://housingmatters.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19615879/HOUSING_matters_podcast_logo_2500_x_2500_px__zygnmc.jpg","author":"Matt Pouliot","episode_count":37,"summary":"Housing Matters is a podcast dedicated to discussing the importance of housing and development in our State. Hosted by Matt Pouliot of Pouliot Real Estate, the podcast aims to educate and inform the public about the significance of housing initiatives, the intricacies of development, and how individuals can secure their dream homes. Through engaging conversations and expert insights, we aim to: ° Advocate for the importance of housing initiatives in fostering thriving communities ° Educate the public about the complexities of real estate development and its impact on local economies ° Empower individuals with knowledge and resources to navigate the housing market effectively ° Spark meaningful discussions on topics ranging from affordable housing solutions to the legal and regulatory challenges facing developers ° Cultivate a deeper understanding of the intricate connections between housing, quality of life, and economic opportunity","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T06:18:36.975302+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173"},"episode":{"title":"16. Rebuilding the System: Dennis Steigerwalt on Turning Housing Innovation into Action","slug":"16-rebuilding-the-system-dennis-steigerwalt-on-turning-housing-innovation-into-action","published_at":"2025-06-18T19:31:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/16-rebuilding-the-system-dennis-steigerwalt-on-turning-housing-innovation-into-action","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173","url":"https://housingmatters.podbean.com/e/16-rebuilding-the-system-dennis-steigerwalt-on-turning-housing-innovation-into-action/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z5nhmy98kkz63wpg/DennisS.mp3","summary":"What if the future of housing isn’t just about building more homes—but building them smarter, faster, and more affordably? In this episode of Housing Matters, Matt Pouliot sits down with Dennis Steigerwalt, President of the Housing Innovation Alliance, to explore how real change is happening across the housing industry. From modular construction and micro-factories to smart lending and policy reform, Dennis shares powerful insights on what it takes to move beyond buzzwords and into real-world impact. You’ll hear about: The Picket Fence concept home and why it matters Why the U.S. lags in offsite construction—and how to fix it How data, policy, and capital must align for change What’s next for innovation in places like Maine This is a conversation for builders, policymakers, investors, and anyone who believes housing should work better for everyone. 🔗 Learn more: housinginnovationalliance.com🎧 Subscribe for more episodes from Housing Matters","meta_description":"What if the future of housing isn’t just about building more homes—but building them smarter, faster, and more affordably? In this episode of Housing Matt…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3957,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/episodes/16-rebuilding-the-system-dennis-steigerwalt-on-turning-housing-innovation-into-action/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/16-rebuilding-the-system-dennis-steigerwalt-on-turning-housing-innovation-into-action.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}