I personally have heard nothing but good things from the public about our loo after it went in, particularly related to that being a model...
I personally have heard nothing but good things from the public about our loo after it went in, particularly related to that being a model for us going forward.
It was a big change for us to go from stick built/traditional restrooms to a Loo and there was some hesitancy initially. Low and behold, it now is just a part of our community, and the overall design, functionality and purpose of the Loo works really well for us.
Mostly what I hear about it now is when people say – we need one of those ‘here’ (pointing to somewhere else in town other than the Jay Pearson Neighborhood Park).
In fact, we hope to replace existing restrooms in 2 other parks with Loo’s hopefully in the next couple of years.
“I’m thrilled for all the folks downtown that need it and will use it.”
“I’m thrilled for all the folks downtown that need it and will use it.”
Read the full article here“I’m convinced Portland is the only city in the U.S., and maybe the world, that celebrates the opening of bathrooms.” 08/29/2012 Published in Los Angeles...
“I’m convinced Portland is the only city in the U.S., and maybe the world, that celebrates the opening of bathrooms.”
08/29/2012
Published in Los Angeles Times
Read the full article here"The freestanding restroom is durable and designed well to integrate into most environments."
“The freestanding restroom is durable and designed well to integrate into most environments.”
Read the full article here"For the residents of Portland, Ore., taking a whiz in a public toilet is not just a matter of necessity. It’s an act of civic...
“For the residents of Portland, Ore., taking a whiz in a public toilet is not just a matter of necessity. It’s an act of civic pride.
That’s because the city is home to the Portland Loo, a unique, patented outdoor bathroom that inspires such worship in its fanbase you’d think that Steve Jobs himself had designed it.”
01/23/2012
"They’re made of “highly durable” heavy-gauge stainless steel wall panels with an anti-graffiti coating and open louvers at the bottom and top to permit public...
“They’re made of “highly durable” heavy-gauge stainless steel wall panels with an anti-graffiti coating and open louvers at the bottom and top to permit public safety officials to determine how many people are inside “while still providing privacy to patrons.”
Read the full article here“This is a basic human need. It’s something that everybody needs. Yes, we have people that have a higher need because people are unhoused, or...
“This is a basic human need. It’s something that everybody needs. Yes, we have people that have a higher need because people are unhoused, or because people have particular conditions. But this is something that benefits everybody, that makes our public spaces more humane, and something that I think that we need to adopt.”
05/16/2022
"The Portland Loo, a stand-alone public toilet used in numerous states, is an example of “crime prevention through environmental design” and hostile architecture. Law enforcement...
“The Portland Loo, a stand-alone public toilet used in numerous states, is an example of “crime prevention through environmental design” and hostile architecture. Law enforcement input was sought in its development, and it shows.”
Read the full article here"There are two things about this toilet that are interesting. First of all, the sink is outside. So that sort of encourages people not to...
“There are two things about this toilet that are interesting. First of all, the sink is outside. So that sort of encourages people not to spend a lot of time inside.
And, really intriguingly, inside of a Portland Loo there is a blue light. That means, if you go in there and try to find a vein to shoot up, you won’t find one. “
