Mapping Positive Lived Experience in Canada’s Built Environment
Halifax Public Library
“I particularly remember visiting the Halifax Public Library. Throughout the library, there are areas with desks, chairs, couches of varying
Halifax Central Library
“To me, the Halifax Public Library is the perfect example of quality in the built environment. The building combines an
Brin d’amour elementary school library – Vaudreuil-Dorion
“This space is the library of the Brin d’amour school in Vaudreuil-Dorion. It’s a place designed for children aged 7-11
Idea Exchange
“I particularly remember visiting the various branches of Idea Exchange for the first time when I moved to Cambridge. Idea
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
Cambridge Kiwanis Village Housing
“I particularly remember visiting Cambridge Kiwanis Village (Non Profit Housing) 1195 King St E, Cambridge Ontario, which is for independent
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
Community led collaboration
“I believe that a positive experience of quality should reflect… a community led collaboration and consultation process that reflects inclusivity
Esplanade Tranquille – Montreal
“The first time I stumbled upon Esplanade Tranquille, a year-round indoor public space in Quartier des Spectacles, at the core
Network of bike paths – Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Montreal
“I’m riding my bike in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie in Montreal and it’s late spring. I feel safe thanks to the network
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion – Montreal
“I recently had the opportunity to visit the new Esplanade Tranquille pavilion in downtown Montreal. As an architect, I went
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Esplanade Tranquille pavilion, located in downtown Montreal. It is an indoor and outdoor public square
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
The Forks waterfront – Winnipeg
“Having done a variation of this exercise to explore environmental design quality with my own students, I anticipate that most
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
Quartier des spectacles – Place des Arts Montreal
“The animated square of Quartier des spectacles (Place des Arts section) blending seamlessly into the symmetric design of Complexe Desjardins
Alley-Oop – Vancouver
“My example of a quality lived experience is a semi-permanent laneway transformation in Vancouver called Alley-Oop. It is an example
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
Market 707 in Alexandra Park, Toronto and The Museum of Innocence in Istanbul
“One of my most memorable experiences was visiting Market 707 in Alexandra Park, Toronto. It’s a stretch of sidewalk near
Downtown Orangeville, Ontario and Toronto Distillery District
“When reflecting on positive experiences of quality in my own life there are two places which stand out. Both places
Vancouver’s Stanley Park and Alhambra de Granada – Spain
“I believe there are many man-made places where this balance between matter, time and nature is achieved. Some make part
Regent Park Area – Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting… I live in downtown Toronto, and one of my most positive experiences is witnessing the
Urban park St. Patrick’s Island – Calgary
“I live and spend much of my time in the urban core of Calgary. For me that means being surrounded
Promenade Bellerive St. Lawrence River – Montreal
“My positive quality experience is located in the neighborhood where I live. This place came into its own in all
Voisinérie – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Voisinérie, a project to green a parking lot located in social housing in Montreal North.
Montmorency Falls – Quebec
“I particularly remember visiting Montmorency Falls last summer where I had a great time with my family members before the
Bow River Pathway and Waterfront – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting… …Calgary’s Bow River Waterfront. As a cyclist, I use the riverfront shared pathway network for
The Bentway public space – Toronto
“The example of quality I chose is The Bentway public space. I believe that quality public space is open to
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
“access to my BBQ”
“One example from my own life, would be: “access to my BBQ”. In this case, the BBQ represents more than
Bowness Park – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting Bowness Park in Calgary during wintertime before sunset. As you slowly enter the park you are
Delki Dozzi gardens – Sudbury
“I will highlight the Delki Dozzi gardens in the west end of Sudbury. This is an area on the edge
Manoir Westmount retirement home – Quebec
“I particularly remember visiting Manoir Westmount retirement home. I was impressed by the different amenities that improved the neighborhood’s quality
The Evergreen Brickworks – Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting… The Evergreen Brickworks is an excellent example of a post-industrial site that has been adapted for
Golden Horn waterfront – Istanbul
“I particularly remember visiting the Golden Horn waterfront in Istanbul. As one of the most beautiful spots in the city,
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