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
BAnQ’s Grand Library – Montreal
“I will always remember the first time I visited the Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec (BANQ) in the Latin
Eco-neighborhood – Hammarby – Sweden
“I particularly remember visiting the eco-neighborhood in Hammarby, Sweden. Hammarby Sjöstad is a new district in Stockholm, Sweden, which has
Quartier des spectacles – Place des Arts Montreal
“The animated square of Quartier des spectacles (Place des Arts section) blending seamlessly into the symmetric design of Complexe Desjardins
Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP) Festival – Calgary
“Since 2017 in Calgary, the Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP) Festival (https://yycbump.ca/) has been installing murals on existing structures to
Wasnuskewin Heritage Park – Saskatoon
“Located 15 minutes outside of the city, visit one of Canada’s most vibrant, authentic Indigenous experiences: Wanuskewin. The name means
Alley-Oop – Vancouver
“My example of a quality lived experience is a semi-permanent laneway transformation in Vancouver called Alley-Oop. It is an example
Marc-Favreau library – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting Marc-Favreau library which although is currently beside a large area of construction- I believe has been
BAnQ’s Grand Library – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting La Grande Bibliothèque du Québec by Patkau Architects, Menkès Shooner Dagenais Le Tourneux Architectes, and Croft
Halifax Lakes and Rivers
“In a small city like Halifax, we have a unique blend of city and nature. Many of our best public
Trout Lake Park – Vancouver, B.C.
“When I think of quality in the built environment, I think of Trout Lake Park (John Hendry Park) in Vancouver
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.