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
Quartier des spectacles – Place des Arts Montreal
“The animated square of Quartier des spectacles (Place des Arts section) blending seamlessly into the symmetric design of Complexe Desjardins
The Evergreen Brickworks – Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting… The Evergreen Brickworks is an excellent example of a post-industrial site that has been adapted for
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 of Canadians of African
“One example of a positive experience of quality in the built environment for the community of Canadians of African descent
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
Market 707 in Alexandra Park, Toronto and The Museum of Innocence in Istanbul
“One of my most memorable experiences was visiting Market 707 in Alexandra Park, Toronto. It’s a stretch of sidewalk near
Limoilou district – Quebec City
“I love to frequent 2e Avenue in the Limoilou district of Quebec City. It is lined on both sides with
Canmore, Alberta
“I particularly remember visiting Canmore, Alberta where for the majority of the COVID-19 pandemic the main street was closed to
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
Canals of Birmingham – United Kingdom
“I lived in Birmingham, United Kingdom, for two years. The place I would like to highlight are the canals that
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.