Host Maria Kritikos talks with James Livingstone, managing partner at Lightwell Homes (and former CPA/private-equity operator), about building multiplex communities that actually fit how people live. James breaks down the West Side’s “missing middle” gap between pricey half-duplexes and narrow townhomes, and shows how the multiplex bylaw enables smarter options: single-level homes for downsizers, spacious family plans in top school catchments, and detached carriage homes that feel like a house.

Inside the episode:

• Buyer profiles & problems solved: no-stairs living for 60+ homeowners, 4-bed family layouts near IB/French-immersion schools, and couples seeking extra rooms and a residential vibe.
• Thoughtful planning: real mudrooms (not “front-door-into-island”), king-size primary suites with walk-in closets, big patios/roof decks, and wider, house-like footprints (20–30 ft).
• Age-in-place features: 4-ft hallways, 3-ft doors, curbless showers—comfort now, accessibility later.
• Product mix: stacked one-level homes, front-back duplex buildings (six-pack sites), and ~1,470 sq ft two-level carriage homes.
• Scale & delivery: 18 active developments (~82 homes) with a people-first ethos—because, as James says, “team first, business second.”

Tools & freebies included:

• MultiplexCheck.com – instant feasibility + pro forma and a 10-point site score
• MultiplexInVancouver.com – case studies, partners, and info
• BuyMultiplex.com – live multiplex inventory
• Free Digital Guide – zoning basics, lot requirements (lane access, unit counts), financing & JV structures, investor criteria, and common pitfalls

Whether you’re exploring options for your lot or scouting your next development, this summit gives you the education, connections, and step-by-step game plan to move from curiosity to action. Book a 1:1 at TalkToMaria.com or email maria@kritikosrealestate.com to start mapping what’s possible on your property.