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
House in Ramsey Lake – Sudbury
“As a child, I did site visits with my father, a builder and developer of many institutional buildings in Sudbury.
Calgary Central Library – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting the new Calgary Central Library designed by Snohetta and Dialog. I appreciate the entrance design,
Maison de la littérature de l’Institut Canadien – Old Quebec City
“One example that comes to mind is the Maison de la littérature de l’Institut canadien, built in Old Quebec City,
The Bentway public space in Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting The Bentway. The Bentway is a public space located in Toronto, Canada, which was transformed from
Market 707 in Alexandra Park, Toronto and The Museum of Innocence in Istanbul
“One of my most memorable experiences was visiting Market 707 in Alexandra Park, Toronto. It’s a stretch of sidewalk near
Calgary Central Library – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting the new Calgary Central Library. The use of wood finishes gives an immediate feeling of warmth,
Aranya Low Cost Housing
“In the Gujarati tradition in India, when the bride and groom proceed to the groom’s ancestral home, a plate, adorned
“Petit Laurier” – Plateau-Mont-Royal – Montreal
“My experience of living in my neighbourhood, the “Petit Laurier” in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, is the best example of a
Big River First Nation Homes
“I particularly remember visiting Big River First Nation and seeing the homes build and provided to youth through One House
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.