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
Montreal – Toronto – New Brunswick
“When I lived in Montreal, I was surrounded by places that I consider to be of excellent quality. The Plateau
Parc Jeanne-Mance – Montreal
“I lived right across from Parc Jeanne-Mance when I was pursuing my undergraduate degree at McGill University. During most of
Scarboro Community – Calgary
“A concrete example of a positive experience of quality in a built environment is the community of Scarboro in Calgary,
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
Calgary Central Library – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting the new Calgary Central Library designed by Snohetta and Dialog. I appreciate the entrance design,
Delki Dozzi gardens – Sudbury
“I will highlight the Delki Dozzi gardens in the west end of Sudbury. This is an area on the edge
Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP) Festival – Calgary
“Since 2017 in Calgary, the Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP) Festival (https://yycbump.ca/) has been installing murals on existing structures to
Global Centre for Pluralism – Ottawa
“I think the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa reflects positive experiences in the built environment. The former Dominion Archives
Log Cabin on LacLu – Ontario
“One of my positive lived experiences of experiencing quality in the built environment would have to be my parents’ log
Mont Royal Corridor between Papineau and Des Erables
“I particularly remember visiting my neighbourhood in Montreal, particularly the rue Mont Royal Corridor between Papineau and Des Erables, is
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.