“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. “
Portland Loo! This is such a clutch restroom! It's so conveniently located, right on the roundabout that goes around the Torch of Friendship, downtown San...
Portland Loo!
This is such a clutch restroom! It’s so conveniently located, right on the roundabout that goes around the Torch of Friendship, downtown San Antonio. It’s located right off the Riverwalk, at one of the busiest street corners in downtown. If you’re just cruising downtown, and don’t wanna have to pay to go buy something at some shop, or feel guilty about going into one of the many hotels around here, this is a fantastic solution!
"Not only does it support access to a basic human need for all members of our community, it supports visitation by families and takes the...
“Not only does it support access to a basic human need for all members of our community, it supports visitation by families and takes the burden of providing this service off private businesses”
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