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
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Esplanade Tranquille pavilion, located in downtown Montreal. It is an indoor and outdoor public square
Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa
“I particularly remember visiting the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa. It is the first national public institution in
Parc Jeanne-Mance – Montreal
“I lived right across from Parc Jeanne-Mance when I was pursuing my undergraduate degree at McGill University. During most of
Complexe Aquatique Rosemont – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Complexe Aquatique Rosemont, which is located in the heart of a diversified urban neighborhood. It
The Bentway public space – Toronto
“The example of quality I chose is The Bentway public space. I believe that quality public space is open to
“NON STOP” event – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting… In 2022, MTL 24/24 in collaboration with La Société des Arts Technologiques (SAT) were proud to
Grand Marché de Québec
“Although the project is recent, the new Grand Marché de Québec is a concrete example of the quality described above.
Marina Port De Plaisance – Quebec
“I often go to the Marina Port De Plaisance, a small park on the edge of the water near my
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
Parc du Lac-à-la-Loutre – St Henri, Montreal
“A recent example of a positive experience of quality in my own community is Parc du Lac-à-la-Loutre in St Henri.
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.