Mapping Positive Lived Experience in Canada’s Built Environment

Big River First Nation Homes
“I particularly remember visiting Big River First Nation and seeing the homes build and provided to youth through One House
Dani 2024
Community led collaboration
“I believe that a positive experience of quality should reflect… a community led collaboration and consultation process that reflects inclusivity
Robert 2024
Esplanade Tranquille – Montreal
“The first time I stumbled upon Esplanade Tranquille, a year-round indoor public space in Quartier des Spectacles, at the core
Annie Thao Vy 2023
Network of bike paths – Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Montreal
“I’m riding my bike in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie in Montreal and it’s late spring. I feel safe thanks to the network
Eva 2023
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion – Montreal
“I recently had the opportunity to visit the new Esplanade Tranquille pavilion in downtown Montreal. As an architect, I went
Isabelle 2023
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Esplanade Tranquille pavilion, located in downtown Montreal. It is an indoor and outdoor public square
Jeanne 2023
Waterfront (Quayside) in Newcastle / Gateshead in Northern England.
“I remember visiting the waterfront (Quayside) in Newcastle / Gateshead in Northern England. This location includes the River Tyne, and
Simon 2023
The Forks waterfront – Winnipeg
“Having done a variation of this exercise to explore environmental design quality with my own students, I anticipate that most
Shauna 2023
Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP) Festival – Calgary
“Since 2017 in Calgary, the Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP) Festival (https://yycbump.ca/) has been installing murals on existing structures to
Keir 2023
Quartier des spectacles – Place des Arts Montreal
“The animated square of Quartier des spectacles (Place des Arts section) blending seamlessly into the symmetric design of Complexe Desjardins
Firdous 2023
Alley-Oop – Vancouver
“My example of a quality lived experience is a semi-permanent laneway transformation in Vancouver called Alley-Oop. It is an example
Darryl 2023
Old Port in Montreal and Montreal Science Centre
“I particularly remember visiting the Old Port in Montreal on so many occasions. Born and raised in Montreal, I have
Carmela 2023