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
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
Halifax Waterfront – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting…the Halifax Waterfront. The city of Halifax (Halifax Regional Municipality) was founded upon the relationship between the
Co-housing community in the municipality of Neuville
“I currently live in a cohousing community in the municipality of Neuville. We are 12 households, each with our own
Ice Stations – Ramsey Lake – Ontario
“I particularly remember visiting… A series of ice stations situated on the skate path of Ramsey Lake, a water body
Grand Marché de Québec
“Although the project is recent, the new Grand Marché de Québec is a concrete example of the quality described above.
Distillery District – Toronto
“An example of my positive experience of quality in built environment is the Distillery District in Toronto. It is a
Saskatchewan park – Museum – Building
“A national park in Saskatchewan with displays of wildlife. A museum where the displays were tactile and, a building where
Old Port in Montreal and Montreal Science Centre
“I particularly remember visiting the Old Port in Montreal on so many occasions. Born and raised in Montreal, I have
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
Montreal – Toronto – New Brunswick
“When I lived in Montreal, I was surrounded by places that I consider to be of excellent quality. The Plateau
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.