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
Old Port in Montreal and Montreal Science Centre
“I particularly remember visiting the Old Port in Montreal on so many occasions. Born and raised in Montreal, I have
Lake Laurentian Conservation area – Sudbury – Ontario
“In my home city of Sudbury, Ontario, we are fortunate to have Lake Laurentian Conservation area. It is 950 hectares
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
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
Complexe Aquatique Rosemont – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Complexe Aquatique Rosemont, which is located in the heart of a diversified urban neighborhood. It
Voisinérie – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Voisinérie, a project to green a parking lot located in social housing in Montreal North.
Devonian Gardens – Calgary
“I believe that a positive experience of quality in the built environment should not only meet the practical needs of
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
Old Chicoutimi Pulper Museum and Park – National Historic Site
“I particularly remember visiting the old Chicoutimi Pulper, now converted into a museum, event venue, and walking park. I remember
Aranya Low Cost Housing
“In the Gujarati tradition in India, when the bride and groom proceed to the groom’s ancestral home, a plate, adorned
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.