You’ve worked hard to bring more people into your establishment: created an appealing storefront, advertised copiously, and offered perks and discounts for frequent visitors. But the traffic just isn’t what you hoped.
There might be one thing you’re missing. It could be that your business or event center is located in a place without easy accessibility to a public restroom. If you expect people to spend a significant amount of time in your vicinity, there should really be a decent place for them to relieve themselves. And for many, a porta-potty isn’t going to cut it.
That’s why The Portland Loo exists, to help you solve this problem…without a giant plastic box that stinks to high heaven. Read on to learn about the many industries this solution can work wonders for by removing the major obstacle that’s keeping people from frequenting your establishment.
Table of Contents
- Why The Portland Loos Is Ideal for Public Spaces
- 14 Target Industries for The Portland Loo
- The Portland Loo: A Safe, Accessible, and Sustainable Choice for Prefabricated Restrooms Across Any Industry
Why The Portland Loo Is Ideal for Public Spaces
The Portland Loo is special. Since the United States falls far behind many other countries in terms of accessibility to safe, clean public restrooms, we’ve created a design for the perfect retreat when and where people doing business in the city need it most. The following features make The Portland Loo one of the wisest decisions your business can make to serve the felt needs of potential patrons:
- Durable construction of heavy-gauge stainless steel
- Vandalism-resistant design
- Crime-deterrent features, such as open grating along the top and bottom perimeter
- Easy and less costly maintenance
- ADA-accessible features
- Cost-effective long-term investment
Contact us today to learn how you can have this long-awaited amenity installed in an ideal location, where it will attract more people and allow greater circulation of participants in the life and economy of that area of the city.
14 Target Industries for The Portland Loo
Just who is in the market for The Portland Loo? Given the ubiquitous nature of the need we serve, any industry can benefit from what we offer. Here are 14 examples of how our uniquely-designed public restroom can benefit sectors all across the public sphere.
#1: Government & Public Sector
Government buildings and public spaces host many people each day, including employees, contractors, and visitors. Having a reliable restroom nearby supports the needs of these individuals by providing a sanitary place to handle their hygiene needs in a comfortable environment.
Not only does an appealing restroom contribute to a more welcoming atmosphere, but it also allows greater productivity of the people who work in or near these spaces by preventing them from having to leave the site to find a restroom.
#2: Transit & Mobility
Transit hubs provide ideal conditions for theft and some kinds of crime because people are often rushed, distracted, and crowded. The Portland Loo has safety features, including louvers and a remote lock mechanism. Furthermore, it is designed to withstand the heavy traffic circulating in these areas. Its exterior hand-washing station reduces wait time for individuals needing to use the restroom.
Although it leaves a small footprint, The Portland Loo has a spacious interior, allowing people to roll their bikes, scooters, skateboards, or strollers right in with them, so they don’t have to worry about their belongings being stolen.
#3: Infrastructure & Network Operations
A low-maintenance restroom like The Portland Loo leaves participants in this industry more time and resources to perform their unique functions. Because this prefabricated restroom only requires assembly, there’s little need for extensive preparation for its installation. In addition, its compact size precludes the necessity of using up a large amount of public space and creating congestion.
#4: Parks, Recreation & Outdoor
A dearth of restrooms can defeat the purpose of parks and recreation areas by discouraging people from visiting. Individuals, families, and friends who might otherwise prefer a given park, playground, or trail may decide against it merely on the basis of no accessible restroom.
The Portland Loo can fix this problem in a matter of days (that is, if you already have a site prepared and a team ready to perform the placement). Quick, easy installation is one of the hallmarks of this convenient restroom solution.
#5: Institutional Buyers
Buyers who make sizable, long-term purchases can protect and enhance their investments by opting to install The Portland Loo in their public spaces. This cost-efficient option will:
- Support public health
- Increase foot traffic around local businesses
- Serve the public when buildings are being renovated
- Allow a quick solution to sudden changes in regular restroom usability
#6: Events & Venues
The Portland Loo is an excellent choice for serving public needs during special events at popular venues, such as a park arena, an auditorium, or an open field with a stage. This is because our restrooms are specially designed to:
- Deter misuse with their open grating at the top, which allows visibility while maintaining privacy
- Save space with their compact size
- Allow accessibility to all individuals, including seniors and those with disabilities
- Appear polished and attractive, contributing to the visual appeal of your special event
- Satisfy attendees by providing reliable, safe space to attend to their needs
- Be installed quickly, with minimal disruption to the flow of your event preparations, so it will be in readiness for your special event
#7: Real Estate & Private Development
Real estate agents and private developers can benefit immensely from The Portland Loo’s presence in the neighborhood because a sufficient number of clean, reliable, safe restrooms can:
- Increase residential, commercial, and retail property values in an area
- Attract visitors and promote relocation to the area
- Encourage patronage of small local businesses that might otherwise get little traffic
#8: Retail & Hospitality Adjacent
We all know the inconvenience of trying to explore the neat shops downtown when nature calls and we can’t find a place to go. Those shops also feel it. When people come in asking to use the restroom, they have to present the “Restroom for Customers Only” policy. It’s understandable, though. If these places open their restrooms to the public at large, they risk budget strains as they pay for extra maintenance and repairs due to graffiti and vandalism.
The Portland Loo saves everyone from this dilemma and goes a step further by encouraging exploration of retail and restaurant establishments and creating a more comfortable, high quality experience that will make them want to come back.
#9: Religious & Community Organizations
Many religious and community organizations host large crowds of diverse people, including those who are homeless, disabled, or otherwise in need, as well as members and staff. The Portland Loo serves all of these populations; no one is excluded from use. For many organizations, the universally welcoming restroom emphasizes a longstanding commitment to community service.
In addition to helping organizations minimize expenses through greater energy efficiency, The Portland Loo can enable formerly unfrequented venues to expand their influence by accommodating more people’s hygiene needs.
#10: Public Safety & Emergency
Several features of The Portland Loo make it a safer option than traditional restrooms:
- Open grating that allows monitoring by security staff without invading privacy
- Stainless steel that is resistant to vandalism
- Motion-sensor lights that indicate occupancy
- Compatibility with master keys that allow staff access to the restroom in the event of a medical emergency or a threat to security
- Features that discourage loitering, including exterior handwashing stations, bluelighting, and a lack of mirrors
#11: Nonprofits & Social Services
Having The Portland Loo nearby helps these organizations serve vulnerable populations directly by giving them access to a safe, clean restroom at a lower cost than that of traditional bathrooms. As a result, they have more funds available to dedicate to their organization’s mission. The Portland Loo can be installed in whatever place is most fitting, depending on what role is being carried out (i.e. serving food, offering shelter, providing transportation, etc.). Making this available to the people you serve shows your organization values their dignity and cares in a practical way about their needs.
#12: Waterfront & Tourism
Visiting the beach or a list of tourist attractions makes for an all-day outing. People need a place to refresh themselves in order to stay enthusiastic about their itinerary. The Portland Loo is ideal for this, holding up even to frequent, long-term use, and its stainless steel construction isn’t vulnerable to corrosion in humid environments.
#13: Corporate Campuses
When employees are provided with clean, well-stocked, appropriately-placed restrooms, they feel valued and more at ease in the workplace, which translates to greater productivity. Your company can save money in the long run by investing in The Portland Loo (because it is easy to install, clean, and maintain), while at the same time displaying its commitment to sustainability and cleanliness.
#14: Specialty/Niche Markets
Even if a specialty market doesn’t appeal to the broader population, there may still be a significant amount of traffic for enthusiasts of your products and services. You can keep them coming by the appeal of your establishment and the accommodation of your potential patrons’ needs by means of The Portland Loo. Not only is it low-maintenance, which will be easier on your budget; it can also be tailored to accord more closely with your business needs. For example, you may wish to add solar panels or a sharps container.
The Portland Loo: A Safe, Accessible, and Sustainable Choice for Prefabricated Restrooms Across Any Industry
Whatever industry your organization or business is part of, The Portland Loo can be the answer to your query of how to get more visitors and keep them coming back. Contact us today to begin the planning process for installing prefabricated restrooms where you need them most.
