PHLUSH in the News

The media covers PHLUSH activities and regularly seeks
out members for comment.

Rage Against the Latrine

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Rage Against the Latrine”  Interview with No Place to Go author Lezlie Lowe. by Coach House Books. September 10, 2018.

Public Washrooms, Walking to Work and Transit Stations

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Public Washrooms, Walking to Work and Transit Stations“. By Sandy James. Price Tags. April 28, 2018.

Pedestrian Pit Stops: Toronto’s Public Washroom Wasteland

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Pedestrian Pit Stops: Toronto’s Public Washroom Wasteland”. By Pat Doherty. The Walking Commuter. April 21, 2018.

Finding a public toilet in NYC still difficult 10 years into program launch

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Finding a public toilet in NYC still difficult 10 years into program launch”. By Sarina Trangle, am New York February 5, 2018

Portland Loos making a splash beyond city

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Portland Loos making a splash beyond city”.  Jim Redden. Portland Tribune. Feb 1, 2018.

Public calls for composting toilets

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Public calls for composting toilets“. Kirk Boxleitner. The Port Townsend Leader. Jan 30, 2018.

We Need More Public Bathrooms! 

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

We Need More Public Bathrooms! Amy Zelt. RobGreenfield.TV. December 13, 2017.

Cities Look To Public Restrooms To Clean Up Downtowns, Attract Tourists

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Cities Look To Public Restrooms To Clean Up Downtowns, Attract Tourists”. By Sarah Breitenbach. Huffington Post. September 5, 2017.

Plans underway for all-gender restrooms in Cal Anderson Park: Because everybody need a place to pee safely

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Plans underway for all-gender restrooms in Cal Anderson Park: Because everybody need a place to pee safely.” By Sarah Anne Lloyd, Curbed Seattle, Feb 14, 2017.


Public Toilets Case Studies with Pratt Institute: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Research with MFA student Keliang Li  Pee Curl, or public urinal for men, in Amsterdam   On a recent trip to Amsterdam, when I asked a local shop owner where I could use the restroom, she told me there were plenty of places for men but…

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Public Toilets Case Studies with Pratt Institute: Paris, France

Written with MFA student Tong Zhao Proposed public toilet, called a Sanisette, near Eiffel Tower in Paris   With all the coffee and wine you’ll be drinking in Paris, it’s good to know there are plenty of free public restrooms. Cafes are everywhere in Paris: go…

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Public Toilets Case Studies with Pratt Institute: Sydney, Australia

Written by MFA student Jean Juan with Margot Kleinman  North Bondi Beach Restroom   The City of Sydney, one of Australia's largest and fastest-growing local areas, has an estimated population of 5.2 million in 2024. (https://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/sydney-population).  In the 2022/23 financial year, the city hosted 5.4 million…

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