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
Humanities Centre – University of Alberta
“I particularly remember graduate studies in the Humanities Centre at the University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB). Opened in 1972, the
Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa
“I particularly remember visiting the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa. It is the first national public institution in
Saint-Michel Flea Market – Montreal
“I know nothing of how the flea market is managed or administered, but it seems to be organized in a
Heart of Old Quebec
“An example of quality development in the heart of Old Quebec is located at the intersection of Saint-Paul and Saint-Pierre
Vancouver’s Stanley Park and Alhambra de Granada – Spain
“I believe there are many man-made places where this balance between matter, time and nature is achieved. Some make part
“access to my BBQ”
“One example from my own life, would be: “access to my BBQ”. In this case, the BBQ represents more than
Métis dovetail homes
“Historic Métis Handhewn dovetail homes are quality architecture. They are built from the land using local materials and respect the
The Bentway public space – Toronto
“The example of quality I chose is The Bentway public space. I believe that quality public space is open to
Church Street in Bangalore
“I particularly remember visiting Church Street in Bangalore every weekend when I lived there. It was a street that felt
Harvie Passage – Calgary – Alberta
“I particularly remember visiting Harvie Passage in Calgary, Alberta in the Summer. This is a man-made portion of the Bow
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.