{"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":"30. How Bath, Maine Is Rethinking Housing Options for the Future","slug":"30-how-bath-maine-is-rethinking-housing-options-for-the-future","published_at":"2026-03-18T14:05:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/30-how-bath-maine-is-rethinking-housing-options-for-the-future","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173","url":"https://housingmatters.podbean.com/e/30-how-bath-maine-is-rethinking-housing-options-for-the-future/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b6azcpbkuaqcuvrx/debkeller.mp3","summary":"What does it really take to create housing that works for a community? In this episode of Housing Matters, Matt Pouliot sits down with Debora Keller, Executive Director of Bath Housing, for a thoughtful conversation about the future of housing in Bath and across Midcoast Maine. They discuss the growing mismatch between wages and housing costs, the lack of downsizing options, workforce housing needs tied to major employers like Bath Iron Works, and why communities need a broader range of housing choices—not just one-size-fits-all solutions. Debora also shares how Bath Housing is approaching the challenge through development, preservation, policy, and direct services, including its nationally recognized Comfortably Home program that helps older adults safely remain in their homes. This episode is a practical look at housing, community development, zoning, homeownership, aging in place, and the real local strategies that can help Maine communities move forward.","meta_description":"What does it really take to create housing that works for a community? In this episode of Housing Matters, Matt Pouliot sits down with Debora Keller, Exec…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3906,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/episodes/30-how-bath-maine-is-rethinking-housing-options-for-the-future/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-7058173/30-how-bath-maine-is-rethinking-housing-options-for-the-future.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}