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
Voisinérie – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Voisinérie, a project to green a parking lot located in social housing in Montreal North.
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
Heart of Old Quebec
“An example of quality development in the heart of Old Quebec is located at the intersection of Saint-Paul and Saint-Pierre
Community led collaboration
“I believe that a positive experience of quality should reflect… a community led collaboration and consultation process that reflects inclusivity
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
The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC)
“The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) is opening a dedicated Elders’ Lodge that offers affordable housing, indoor and outdoor
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
Canals of Birmingham – United Kingdom
“I lived in Birmingham, United Kingdom, for two years. The place I would like to highlight are the canals that
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
Golden Horn waterfront – Istanbul
“I particularly remember visiting the Golden Horn waterfront in Istanbul. As one of the most beautiful spots in the city,
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.