PHLUSH in the News

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

Toilets

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Toilets” Interview with Gabriel Spitzer. Sound Effect. Episode #24 KNKX (former KPLU), Seattle. June 20, 2015.

In Tony Hamptons Community, Plans for Potties Get Flushed

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“In Tony Hamptons Community, Plans for Potties Get Flushed” By Doug Feiden. The Wall Street Journal.  (Front Page!) April 27, 2015.

How to Create the Perfect Public Restroom

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“How to Create the Perfect Public Restroom”. Ross Reynolds interviews PHLUSH’s Carol McCreary, KUOW, Seattle. Mar 4, 2015.

Restroom sticker shock: Installation of Portland Loos cost San Diego more than twice initial estimate

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Restroom sticker shock: Installation of Portland Loos cost San Diego more than twice initial estimate.” By David Garrick. San Diego Union-Tribune. Dec 26, 2014.

Designing Bathrooms for the Homeless (and Everyone Else)

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Designing Bathrooms for the Homeless (and Everyone Else)”  By Nicholas Korody. Archinect. Sept 2, 2014. (Right to Relief is a PHLUSH collaboration.)

Relief coming: City adding public toilets

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Relief coming: City adding public toilets.” By David Garrick. San Diego Union-Tribune. July 27, 2014.

The Big One: A Northwest Earthquake Survival Guide

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“The Big One: A Northwest Earthquake Survival Guide.”  By Randy Gragg. Portland Monthly. July, 2014.

Live interviews with Ron Corbett of Ottawa’s Radio Talk 580CFRA

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

Live interviews with Ron Corbett of Ottawa’s Radio Talk 580CFRA on May 6, 2014 and with Angela Kokatt of Calgary’s NewsTalk770 on May 7, 2014

Praise for the Toilet Tsar

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Praise for the Toilet Tsar.”  The Oxford Times. November 21, 2013.


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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