{"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":"21. Building Smarter Communities with Nancy Smith of GrowSmart Maine","slug":"21-building-smarter-communities-with-nancy-smith-of-growsmart-maine","published_at":"2025-10-09T20:11:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/21-building-smarter-communities-with-nancy-smith-of-growsmart-maine","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173","url":"https://housingmatters.podbean.com/e/21-building-smarter-communities-with-nancy-smith-of-growsmart-maine/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fvyhbzik9mh458iy/nancy.mp3","summary":"How do we grow without losing what makes Maine… Maine?In this episode, host Matt Pouliot sits down with Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine, for an insightful conversation about how thoughtful planning, smart policy, and community engagement can help solve Maine’s housing challenges. Nancy shares her incredible journey — from forester and farmer to legislator and nonprofit leader — and explains how smart growth principles can balance private property rights, local control, and the urgent need for more housing across the state. Together, they discuss the future of development in Maine, from ADUs and parking reform to rural innovation and revitalizing downtowns. 🎧 Whether you’re a homeowner, developer, policymaker, or simply passionate about the future of Maine, this episode offers practical insights and inspiring stories about building stronger, more connected communities. Topics include: Fear of change and the path from NIMBY to YIMBY The impact of LD 2003 and local zoning reform How parking minimums, sprinklers, and density rules shape housing costs Smart Growth vs. sprawl – what it really means for Maine towns Rural innovation, small developers, and revitalizing historic downtowns GrowSmart Maine’s upcoming Smart Growth Summit in Waterville Hosted by: Matt Pouliot, Pouliot Real EstateGuest: Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine #MaineHousing #SmartGrowth #CommunityDevelopment #ZoningReform #RuralInnovation #HousingMattersPodcast","meta_description":"How do we grow without losing what makes Maine… Maine?In this episode, host Matt Pouliot sits down with Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine, for an insigh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3632,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/episodes/21-building-smarter-communities-with-nancy-smith-of-growsmart-maine/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-7058173/21-building-smarter-communities-with-nancy-smith-of-growsmart-maine.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}