...follow natural topography. His mastery of landscape design is artistically displayed in Scarboro’s residential design crafted to fit with nature. The residential parkland reflects the skillful execution of “Picturesque” ideals......horticulture features, 330 single detached homes, Scarboro United Church, Sunalta Elementary School, and the Calgary Tennis Club.   With a high degree of conformity, the streetscapes have a layout of...

...coexist in the space.   This park is central to a highly diverse residential neighbourhood, rich of a variety of cultures and practices and age demographics. Growing up minutes away......from this park as well as attending the preschool in the community center, I had known it as the best spot in Vancouver for a multitude of reasons:   Local...

...well integrated with nature unlike other residential developments in the area. Biodiversity is preserved, the houses are small to minimize tree cutting, and except for the streets, there is not......clearly the architecture and design of the built environment. Indeed, unlike residential developments made by developers, this neighborhood emphasized self-construction. Thus, each home has its own qualities and flaws, but...

...common house, a maple grove, a shed and equipment such as a tractor, snowblower, tools, etc. Unlike most residential neighborhoods, where residents live together simply because of their geographical proximity,...

...I want to be able to extend (temporally and spatially) my experiences in greenspace with the option of traveling through multiple parks and open spaces. This is easiest when spaces......are contiguous and signposted, allowing for seamless navigation. 2) Ability to support multiple uses. As someone who lives in a high-rise building, I rely on parks for a variety of...

“I am not an architect and so these two buildings may not completely align with the principles I listed above of what constitutes quality, but I love the Canadian Museum......of History in Gatineau as well as the new library in Calgary. They are both beautiful buildings that fit there geographic location and you feel a sense of awe and...

...the old buildings of 2 to 6 floors that border it. Not only do the facades frame the space, their unique architecture creates a strong identity. There is enough space......to showcase the buildings, including the century-old Canadian Bank of Commerce building. The size of this square gives an impression of intimacy and human scale. The façade of the restaurants...

...residential, one or two businesses surprise us on a street corner. There are sidewalks, which are separated from the street by ancient trees that inspire respect. One can walk or......Taking a break on the church square to admire the trees and buildings is well worth it.” (Booklet Positive Lived Experiences of Quality in the Built Environment 2023, p.145). https://www.google.ca/maps/@46.824876,-71.2306302,3a,75y,144.86h,95.86t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szR1lZW-sT1vgK5SEkTfl7Q!2e0!7i16384!8i8192...

“An example of my positive experience of quality in built environment is the Distillery District in Toronto. It is a commercial and residential district that contains cafes, restaurants and shops......housed with heritage buildings. Easily accessible by transit, Distillery district is a fun gathering place for people across Toronto to socialize and explore. Distillery district is a place of congregation...

“I lived in Birmingham, United Kingdom, for two years. The place I would like to highlight are the canals that run through the city centre and extend out to other......were dotted with restaurants and cafes in historical buildings that were preserved and open to the public. Historical landmarks were sometimes highlighted with the use of signs or plaques, adding...