What is lived experience?
“Lived experience” refers to personal knowledge, perceptions, and feelings about the built environments in which we live, work, and play. Responses reflect meaningful personal opinions rather than expert, scientific, or even formal descriptions.
Mapping positive lived experiences in Canada
Share your lived experience
Golden Horn waterfront – Istanbul
“I particularly remember visiting the Golden Horn waterfront in Istanbul. As one of the most beautiful spots in the city,
The Slayte – Ottawa
“I particularly remember visiting The Slayte at 473 Albert Street in Ottawa. The Slayte is one of Ottawa’s first office-to-residential
Promenade Bellerive St. Lawrence River – Montreal
“My positive quality experience is located in the neighborhood where I live. This place came into its own in all
Marc-Favreau library – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting Marc-Favreau library which although is currently beside a large area of construction- I believe has been
Halifax Central Library – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting…the Halifax Central Library for the first time and feeling an incredible sense of community. Not only
Bowness Park – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting Bowness Park in Calgary during wintertime before sunset. As you slowly enter the park you are
Urban park St. Patrick’s Island – Calgary
“I live and spend much of my time in the urban core of Calgary. For me that means being surrounded
Distillery District – Toronto
“An example of my positive experience of quality in built environment is the Distillery District in Toronto. It is a
Addition to the Hospital for Sick Children – Toronto
“Like many architects, I’ve visited a wide variety of buildings, studied drawings and photographs of many more, and made my
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel – Banff
“I particularly remember visiting the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Banff, Alberta). It is located in in the mountains on the
Guidelines
Typically, between 500-1000 words.
Positive Lived Experience should touch on at least one of QUALITY IN CANADA’S BUILT ENVIRONMENT goals.
Should aim to include at least one good quality image accompanied with a caption.
Should be accessible and understandable to a wide audience, e.g. everyday language, and explain any more complex concepts with which not everyone will be familiar.
Contributions in EN-FR
Include a short author bio.
Process will include submission, review and edition.