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
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TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary
“These spaces work well at a larger scale, especially during events. Movement through the space is manageable, and accessibility is […]
Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar – Calgary
“This place stands out not only because of the physical space, but also because of how the experience is managed. […]
Dandy Brewing Company – Calgary
“At first glance, it looks like a simple bar, but there is a lot happening in the way the space […]
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
“The Convention Centre stands out for its accessibility, even though the surrounding conditions are not always ideal. There is no […]
Ditchfield cafe
Ditchfield Coffee is a bright and welcoming place. The staff is always smiling and takes the time to chat with […]
Place Plumereau
Place Plumereau in Tours, also known as Place Plume, is a place for gathering and celebration. It is like the […]
Pembina Hall Student Residences
Pembina Hall Student Residences offers comfortable and immaculate private rooms right on the University of Manitoba campus. Just a few […]
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
“What stands out about this space is how accessible it feels from the moment you arrive. There is a clear […]
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
When entering the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, the sounds of the city were almost nonexistent, except for the occasional plane flying […]
Prince’s Island Park
In the summertime, walking through Prince’s Island Park in the late afternoon established a sense of connectivity to the city […]
Grassi Lakes
Grassi Lakes is a beautiful example of Alberta’s natural landscape, where mountains, hiking trails, forests, and turquoise water come together […]
Bowness Park Boathouse
I have a summer position at the Boathouse in Bowness Park, and every year I look forward to the arrival […]
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge
“Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, to me, is an exemplary user experience and quality in the built environment because […]
Marda Loop Neighbourhood
“Marda Loop is one of the places in Calgary that I feel is very dynamic and engaging. I remember walking […]
Walkway, University of Calgary
“Last fall, while working as a Teaching Assistant for an undergraduate course, I had the opportunity to lead students on […]
Kensington Public Plaza
“After a long and busy day, I often feel the need to escape, even if it is just somewhere nearby. […]
Eighth Avenue Place
“I experience Eighth Avenue Place through its quality. It stands out for how well it is put together, in a […]
Bow River Pathway
“I experience the Bow River Pathway as a place that is very welcoming. What stands out right away is that […]
Calgary Central Library
“I experience the Calgary Central Library as a strong public gesture, something that feels like the city’s living room. When […]
TELUS Sky Tower
“I experience TELUS Sky more as an experiment within the city. It is not necessarily about public access, but about […]
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.