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
Sentier des Grands Domaines – Ville de Québec
“This walkway, steeped in history and located along the Sillery cliff, has always been a well-kept secret. But its recent
The Muskeg Creek Trails – Athabasca
“Architects identify the built environment in multiple ways including outdoor spaces. The built environment that I refer to is in
Corktown Common – Toronto
“While living in Toronto, Corktown Common was a favourite public space and one that I believe exhibited a high degree
Halifax Lakes and Rivers
“In a small city like Halifax, we have a unique blend of city and nature. Many of our best public
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
Emily Follensbee School – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting Emily Follensbee School, an elementary school for children with complex disabilities. What is striking is how
Benny Library – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Benny Library in my neighbourhood of Montreal, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG). There is a reason for it
Calgary Central Library – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting the new Calgary Central Library. The use of wood finishes gives an immediate feeling of warmth,
Nemaska – Quebec
“I particularly remember visiting… Nemaska means “Place of Plentiful Fish,” and the reason they chose their community in 1979
Halifax Central Library – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting…the Halifax Central Library for the first time and feeling an incredible sense of community. Not only
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.