{"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":"20. Housing Affordability in Maine & Beyond – Policy, Economics & Solutions","slug":"20-housing-affordability-in-maine-beyond-policy-economics-solutions","published_at":"2025-09-26T14:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/20-housing-affordability-in-maine-beyond-policy-economics-solutions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173","url":"https://housingmatters.podbean.com/e/20-housing-affordability-in-maine-beyond-%e2%80%93-policy-economics-solutions/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2w9p2gxvfbgh3728/jamessiodla.mp3","summary":"Housing Affordability in Maine & Beyond – Policy, Economics & Solutions In this episode of Housing Matters, host Matt Pouliot welcomes Dr. James (Jim) Siodla, Associate Professor of Economics at Colby College, to unpack the complex relationship between zoning, land use regulations, and the housing affordability crisis. Jim’s research in urban economics, U.S. economic history, and redevelopment after disasters provides a powerful lens to understand why housing prices in Maine—and across the nation—are rising faster than incomes. Together, Matt and Jim explore: How minimum lot size restrictions and zoning laws drive up housing costs Lessons from San Francisco’s 1906 fire and what they teach us today Maine’s 74% per-capita increase in home prices since 2019 The impact of NIMBYism vs. YIMBYism on housing supply Why policies like LD 2003 and bipartisan federal initiatives matter Practical steps towns and cities can take to encourage growth and affordability From real estate developers to policymakers to everyday Mainers, this episode dives deep into the economics and politics of housing—and what can be done to create more homes for the next generation. 🎧 Tune in to understand the real barriers to affordability and how communities can build a better housing future.","meta_description":"Housing Affordability in Maine & Beyond – Policy, Economics & Solutions In this episode of Housing Matters, host Matt Pouliot welcomes Dr. James (…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4447,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/episodes/20-housing-affordability-in-maine-beyond-policy-economics-solutions/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-7058173/20-housing-affordability-in-maine-beyond-policy-economics-solutions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}