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
Corktown Common – Toronto
“While living in Toronto, Corktown Common was a favourite public space and one that I believe exhibited a high degree
Habitat 67 – Montreal
“Project disciplines are generally very focused on clarifying clear gestures and are more concerned with the accuracy of the response
Nemaska – Quebec
“I particularly remember visiting… Nemaska means “Place of Plentiful Fish,” and the reason they chose their community in 1979
Limoilou district – Quebec City
“I love to frequent 2e Avenue in the Limoilou district of Quebec City. It is lined on both sides with
Cottage in Saint-Férréol-des-Neiges
“The positive experience of a space is very personal. So a space that is interesting to me may not be
Métis dovetail homes
“Historic Métis Handhewn dovetail homes are quality architecture. They are built from the land using local materials and respect the
Toronto Music Gardens – Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting the Toronto Music Gardens at the city’s waterfront. My last visit to the harbourfront retreat was
Manoir Westmount retirement home – Quebec
“I particularly remember visiting Manoir Westmount retirement home. I was impressed by the different amenities that improved the neighborhood’s quality
Passive House – Ontario
“I am attending this conference in my capacity as a founding board member of Union Sustainable Development Cooperative, which has
Big River First Nation Homes
“I particularly remember visiting Big River First Nation and seeing the homes build and provided to youth through One House
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.