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
Saint-John, New Brunswick Market
“In Saint-John, New Brunswick, I still vividly remember my visit to the City Market, one of the oldest farmer’s markets
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
“access to my BBQ”
“One example from my own life, would be: “access to my BBQ”. In this case, the BBQ represents more than
Grand Marché de Québec
“Although the project is recent, the new Grand Marché de Québec is a concrete example of the quality described 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
Passive House – Ontario
“I am attending this conference in my capacity as a founding board member of Union Sustainable Development Cooperative, which has
Golden Horn waterfront – Istanbul
“I particularly remember visiting the Golden Horn waterfront in Istanbul. As one of the most beautiful spots in the city,
Halifax Central Library – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting the Halifax Central Library, after it was completed. On this vacant site for years, nothing happened,
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
Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting Montreal in 2022. I appreciated the ease of getting around the city without relying on a
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.