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
Waterfront (Quayside) in Newcastle / Gateshead in Northern England.
“I remember visiting the waterfront (Quayside) in Newcastle / Gateshead in Northern England. This location includes the River Tyne, and
Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting Montreal in 2022. I appreciated the ease of getting around the city without relying on a
Cambridge Kiwanis Village Housing
“I particularly remember visiting Cambridge Kiwanis Village (Non Profit Housing) 1195 King St E, Cambridge Ontario, which is for independent
Church Street in Bangalore
“I particularly remember visiting Church Street in Bangalore every weekend when I lived there. It was a street that felt
National Archives – Montreal
“I particularly remember revisiting the National Archives building on Viger Street in Montreal in October 2022 and experiencing an intense
3e avenue Limoilou district in Quebec City
“The development of 3e avenue, the backbone of the Limoilou district in Quebec City, seems to us to be the
Complexe Aquatique Rosemont – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Complexe Aquatique Rosemont, which is located in the heart of a diversified urban neighborhood. It
Pointes-aux Renard residence – Pincourt
“In my opinion, the architectural space that adds value to a way of life is the Pointes-aux Renard residence in
Community led collaboration
“I believe that a positive experience of quality should reflect… a community led collaboration and consultation process that reflects inclusivity
Benny Library – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Benny Library in my neighbourhood of Montreal, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG). There is a reason for it
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.