PHLUSH in the News

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

Bloomberg falls short on Public Restrooms

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Bloomberg falls short on Public Restrooms.”  By Michael Gartland. New York Post. October 27, 2013.

Do You Know Where You’ll Go Poo After a Big Earthquake?

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Do You Know Where You’ll Go Poo After a Big Earthquake?” By Nathan Gilles. The Portland Mercury. October 16, 2013.

Searching for a proper public restroom

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Searching for a proper public restroom.”  By Zachariah Bryan. Ballard News-Tribune.  July 31, 2013.

A potty for all people

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“A potty for all people.”  By Aaron Burkhalter. Real Change News. June 26, 2013.

Students flush out ideas for more public restrooms

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Students flush out ideas for more public restrooms.” By Kari Nelson.  Portland State Vanguard.  April 24, 2013.

PSU students find lack of public restrooms in Portland for homeless population, city residents

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“PSU students find lack of public restrooms in Portland for homeless population, city residents.”  By Sara Hottman.  The Oregonian.  April 5, 2013.

Loos and trash bins lacking in parts of Portland, but downtown is flush

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Loos and trash bins lacking in parts of Portland, but downtown is flush.” By Sara Hottman. The Oregonian. January 17, 2013.

Potty Break: Chinatown tries to clean up its act with one new program, another in the works

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Potty Break: Chinatown tries to clean up its act with one new program, another in the works”  By Arvin Temkar. Monterey Bay Weekly. January 10, 2013.

A day to break toilet taboos

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“A day to break toilet taboos.” By Sumedha Sood.  BBC Travelwise. November 16, 2012.


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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