{"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":"29. Bangor’s Housing Blueprint: Building Homes Without Losing Neighborhood Character","slug":"29-bangor-s-housing-blueprint-building-homes-without-losing-neighborhood-character","published_at":"2026-03-04T15:14:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/29-bangor-s-housing-blueprint-building-homes-without-losing-neighborhood-character","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173","url":"https://housingmatters.podbean.com/e/29-bangor-s-housing-blueprint-building-homes-without-losing-neighborhood-character/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rtdvd2xny9nnfezq/annekrieg.mp3","summary":"Bangor is one of Maine’s true regional hubs: a city of about 33,000 that swells to roughly 130,000 people during the day. In this episode of Housing Matters, host Matt Pouliot (Pouliot Real Estate) sits down with Anne Krieg, Director of Community & Economic Development for the City of Bangor, to talk about how Bangor is tackling housing supply while protecting the scale and character of its neighborhoods. They cover what Bangor has already changed—parking requirements, ADUs, zoning updates, and streamlined permitting—plus what’s next: pre-approved duplex/triplex/fourplex plans, mixed rental/ownership development targeting 80–120% AMI, tiny home communities, co-living, supportive housing, and the real-world constraints that can slow progress (financing and infrastructure like wastewater capacity). They also discuss downtown conversions, employer-supported housing, and the redevelopment potential around the Bangor Mall area. If you care about housing affordability, development, and practical solutions that work in real communities, this episode is packed with actionable insights.","meta_description":"Bangor is one of Maine’s true regional hubs: a city of about 33,000 that swells to roughly 130,000 people during the day. In this episode of Housing Matte…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3123,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/episodes/29-bangor-s-housing-blueprint-building-homes-without-losing-neighborhood-character/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-7058173/29-bangor-s-housing-blueprint-building-homes-without-losing-neighborhood-character.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}