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
“NON STOP” event – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting… In 2022, MTL 24/24 in collaboration with La Société des Arts Technologiques (SAT) were proud to
Mont Royal – Montreal
“As soon as I think of a peaceful and scenic place, I think of the different paths of Mont Royal
Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau and Calgary Central Library
“I am not an architect and so these two buildings may not completely align with the principles I listed above
Urban Garden – Calgary Mall
“As a child, one of my favourite places to visit was the urban garden at the east end of the
Waterfront (Quayside) in Newcastle / Gateshead in Northern England.
“I remember visiting the waterfront (Quayside) in Newcastle / Gateshead in Northern England. This location includes the River Tyne, and
St. Lawrence River – Montreal
“My positive quality experience is located in the neighborhood where I live. This place came into its own in all
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
Nemaska – Quebec
“I particularly remember visiting… Nemaska means “Place of Plentiful Fish,” and the reason they chose their community in 1979
National Archives – Montreal
“I particularly remember revisiting the National Archives building on Viger Street in Montreal in October 2022 and experiencing an intense
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.