{"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":"28. Zoning, Housing Supply & the Hidden Rules Shaping Our Communities","slug":"28-zoning-housing-supply-the-hidden-rules-shaping-our-communities","published_at":"2026-02-20T01:57:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/28-zoning-housing-supply-the-hidden-rules-shaping-our-communities","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173","url":"https://housingmatters.podbean.com/e/28-zoning-housing-supply-the-hidden-rules-shaping-our-communities/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/99b7e53cr8wq6ema/sarabronin.mp3","summary":"Zoning might sound technical—but it quietly shapes where we live, what gets built, and why housing costs keep rising. In this episode of Housing Matters, host Matt Pouliot sits down with Sara Bronin — architect, attorney, George Washington University law professor, and Founder & CEO of Land Use Atlas, Inc. — to unpack zoning in a clear, practical way. Together, they explore how local land use rules influence housing supply, affordability, environmental outcomes, and the choices available to families, seniors, and workers. Sara shares insights from her work building the National Zoning Atlas, including surprising findings about Maine’s regulatory complexity and why well-intentioned policies sometimes fall short at the local level. You’ll learn: • What zoning actually is (Zoning 101)• Why “one-size-fits-all” single-family zoning limits housing options• How local rules can quietly block ADUs and new housing• What the National Zoning Atlas reveals about communities nationwide• Practical ways policymakers, developers, and residents can engage and drive change Whether you’re a homeowner, real estate professional, developer, planner, or policy wonk, this conversation will change how you see the rules shaping housing in America. Guest: Sara BroninAuthor of Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our WorldFounder & CEO, Land Use Atlas, Inc. Learn more:zoningatlas.orgpreservationatlas.org","meta_description":"Zoning might sound technical—but it quietly shapes where we live, what gets built, and why housing costs keep rising. In this episode of Housing Matters,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2773,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/episodes/28-zoning-housing-supply-the-hidden-rules-shaping-our-communities/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-7058173/28-zoning-housing-supply-the-hidden-rules-shaping-our-communities.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}