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
LaPrairie – Quebec
“Growing up in old LaPrairie, Quebec, which was founded first as a fort in 1687, provided my positive experiences of
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
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
Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting Montreal in 2022. I appreciated the ease of getting around the city without relying on a
Gaetan-Laberge Housing for elderly – Montreal
“Spontaneously, several places came to mind, not far from twenty. The two examples I have chosen to briefly describe are
Cambridge Kiwanis Village Housing
“I particularly remember visiting Cambridge Kiwanis Village (Non Profit Housing) 1195 King St E, Cambridge Ontario, which is for independent
Montmorency Falls – Quebec
“I particularly remember visiting Montmorency Falls last summer where I had a great time with my family members before the
Esplanade Tranquille – Montreal
“The first time I stumbled upon Esplanade Tranquille, a year-round indoor public space in Quartier des Spectacles, at the core
Network of bike paths – Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Montreal
“I’m riding my bike in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie in Montreal and it’s late spring. I feel safe thanks to the network
Community led collaboration
“I believe that a positive experience of quality should reflect… a community led collaboration and consultation process that reflects inclusivity
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.