Mapping Positive Lived Experience in Canada’s Built Environment
Halifax Central Library
“I particularly remember visiting the Halifax Central Library in my community, a beacon of quality in the built environment. Designed
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
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
Rue Mont Royal Corridor – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting… My neighbourhood in Montreal, particularly the rue Mont Royal Corridor between Papineau and Des Erables, is
Ruelle des Ursulines – Old Quebec
“I particularly remember walking through the ruelle des Ursulines located in Old Quebec. Above all, I enjoy walking in the
Limoilou district – Quebec City
“I love to frequent 2e Avenue in the Limoilou district of Quebec City. It is lined on both sides with
Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex ; Hazel McCallion Central Library
“As a student, I often spend time in educational facilities and I particularly remember my experience of the Daphne Cockwell
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
METU Faculty of Architecture – Ankara, Turkey
“As I am new to Canada, I recall my undergraduate faculty building in Ankara, Turkey being a very good example
Calgary New Central Library
“I particularly remember my experience of the imagining, approving, building and visiting the new Calgary Central Library designed by architects
Habitat 67 – Montreal
“Project disciplines are generally very focused on clarifying clear gestures and are more concerned with the accuracy of the response
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
Passive House – Ontario
“I am attending this conference in my capacity as a founding board member of Union Sustainable Development Cooperative, which has
Hôtel-Dieu – Montreal
“A concrete example of inclusivity in the built environment is the repurposing of Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal to provide shelter for
Bixi Bike Share infrastructure – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting Montreal last summer and being struck by the ease in which I could navigate the city
Richvale Park and Greenway – Richmondhill, ON
“The Richvale Park and Greenway in Richmondhill, ON in my childhood. This park had been recently revamped/revitalized in 2010 when
Parc Linéaire de la Rivière Saint-Charles – Québec
“In the heart of Quebec City lies the Parc linéaire de la Rivière Saint-Charles. With its lush green banks, this
Devonian Gardens – Calgary
“I believe that a positive experience of quality in the built environment should not only meet the practical needs of
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
Mont Royal – Montreal
“As soon as I think of a peaceful and scenic place, I think of the different paths of Mont Royal
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
Bar Milton Parc – Montreal
“The first thing that comes to mind is Bar Milton Parc, a co-op bar set up in the heart of
Humanities Centre – University of Alberta
“I particularly remember graduate studies in the Humanities Centre at the University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB). Opened in 1972, the
Emily Follensbee School – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting Emily Follensbee School, an elementary school for children with complex disabilities. What is striking is how