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
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
Voisinérie – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Voisinérie, a project to green a parking lot located in social housing in Montreal North.
Ice Stations – Ramsey Lake – Ontario
“I particularly remember visiting… A series of ice stations situated on the skate path of Ramsey Lake, a water body
Halifax Central Library – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting the Halifax Central Library, after it was completed. On this vacant site for years, nothing happened,
Mont Royal Corridor between Papineau and Des Erables
“I particularly remember visiting my neighbourhood in Montreal, particularly the rue Mont Royal Corridor between Papineau and Des Erables, is
Kensington Market – Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting Kensington Market in Toronto for the very first time. The positive experience of quality in Kensington
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
The Muskeg Creek Trails – Athabasca
“Architects identify the built environment in multiple ways including outdoor spaces. The built environment that I refer to is in
BAnQ’s Grand Library – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting La Grande Bibliothèque du Québec by Patkau Architects, Menkès Shooner Dagenais Le Tourneux Architectes, and Croft
Regent Park Area – Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting… I live in downtown Toronto, and one of my most positive experiences is witnessing 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.