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
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
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,
Montreal – Toronto – New Brunswick
“When I lived in Montreal, I was surrounded by places that I consider to be of excellent quality. The Plateau
Halifax Central Library – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting the Halifax Central Library, after it was completed. On this vacant site for years, nothing happened,
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Esplanade Tranquille pavilion, located in downtown Montreal. It is an indoor and outdoor public square
Old Port in Montreal and Montreal Science Centre
“I particularly remember visiting the Old Port in Montreal on so many occasions. Born and raised in Montreal, I have
Grand Marché de Québec
“Although the project is recent, the new Grand Marché de Québec is a concrete example of the quality described above.
Colquitz River Trail – Saanich, B.C.
“Last summer, I frequently visited the Colquitz River Trail in Saanich, B.C. (part of the Greater Victoria Region on Southern
Sentier des Grands Domaines – Ville de Québec
“This walkway, steeped in history and located along the Sillery cliff, has always been a well-kept secret. But its recent
Halifax Central Library – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting…the Halifax Central Library for the first time and feeling an incredible sense of community. Not only
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.