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
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
Montreal – Toronto – New Brunswick
“When I lived in Montreal, I was surrounded by places that I consider to be of excellent quality. The Plateau
Alhambra de Granada – Spain
“I believe there are many man-made places where this balance between matter, time and nature is achieved. Some make part
Distillery District – Toronto
“An example of my positive experience of quality in built environment is the Distillery District in Toronto. It is a
Regent Park Area – Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting… I live in downtown Toronto, and one of my most positive experiences is witnessing the
Downtown Orangeville, Ontario and Toronto Distillery District
“When reflecting on positive experiences of quality in my own life there are two places which stand out. Both places
Urban park St. Patrick’s Island – Calgary
“I live and spend much of my time in the urban core of Calgary. For me that means being surrounded
Bar Milton Parc – Montreal
“The first thing that comes to mind is Bar Milton Parc, a co-op bar set up in the heart of
St. Lawrence River – Montreal
“My positive quality experience is located in the neighborhood where I live. This place came into its own in all
The Bentway public space in Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting The Bentway. The Bentway is a public space located in Toronto, Canada, which was transformed from
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.