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
Écomusée du fier monde – Montreal
“I recently visited the Écomusée du fier monde in Montreal, which is a beautifully repurposed Art Deco building that housed
Idea Exchange
“I particularly remember visiting the various branches of Idea Exchange for the first time when I moved to Cambridge. Idea
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
Chand Baori, Step Well – India
“On an unexpected side trip, 30 years after, while in India our driver took us through a massive wall into
Manoir Westmount retirement home – Quebec
“I particularly remember visiting Manoir Westmount retirement home. I was impressed by the different amenities that improved the neighborhood’s quality
Canmore – Alberta
“I particularly remember visiting Canmore, Alberta where for the majority of the COVID-19 pandemic the main street was closed to
Lake Laurentian Trails and Conservation Area – Sudbury Ontario
“In my home city of Sudbury, Ontario, we are fortunate to have Lake Laurentian Conservation area. It is 950 hectares
Halifax Public Library
“I particularly remember visiting the Halifax Public Library. Throughout the library, there are areas with desks, chairs, couches of varying
Montreal Insectarium – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the new Insectarium of the City of Montreal. Visiting this place was a completely new experience
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
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.