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
Church Street in Bangalore
“I particularly remember visiting Church Street in Bangalore every weekend when I lived there. It was a street that felt
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
Harvie Passage – Calgary – Alberta
“I particularly remember visiting Harvie Passage in Calgary, Alberta in the Summer. This is a man-made portion of the Bow
Urban Garden – Calgary Mall
“As a child, one of my favourite places to visit was the urban garden at the east end of the
Mont Royal Corridor between Papineau and Des Erables
“I particularly remember visiting my neighbourhood in Montreal, particularly the rue Mont Royal Corridor between Papineau and Des Erables, is
LaPrairie – Quebec
“Growing up in old LaPrairie, Quebec, which was founded first as a fort in 1687, provided my positive experiences of
Bowness Park – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting Bowness Park in Calgary during wintertime before sunset. As you slowly enter the park you are
Bow River pathway system in Calgary
“I positive experience I have is with the Bow River pathway system in Calgary, which is an extensive urban pathway
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
Montmorency Falls – Quebec
“I particularly remember visiting Montmorency Falls last summer where I had a great time with my family members before 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.