PHLUSH in the News

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

When you gotta go, where do you go?

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“When you gotta go, where do you go?” Greater Greater Washington. Lynda Laughlin. April 28, 2009.

Prototype for Public Decency

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Prototype for Public Decency” Jake Thomas. Portland Observer. Dec 11, 2008.

Portland to Install a new public restroom on Northwest Glisan near Fifth Avenue

By Phlush | December 18, 2019

“Portland to Install a new public restroom on Northwest Glisan near Fifth Avenue” Stephen Beaven. The Oregonian. Nov 15, 2008.

How do you spell relief?

By Phlush | December 18, 2019

“How do you spell relief?” Peter Korn. The Portland Tribune. Oct 9, 2008

Mission to fix toilets

By Phlush | December 18, 2019

“Mission to fix toilets” Portland Tribune. Apr 8, 2008.

A public restroom crusade; A Portland woman goes from City Hall to India to present her cause

By Phlush | December 18, 2019

“A public restroom crusade; A Portland woman goes from City Hall to India to present her cause.” By Stephen Beaven. The Oregonian. Oct 30, 2007.

Portland Can’t Wait

By Phlush | December 18, 2019

“Portland Can’t Wait” By C.J. Gabbe. New American City. Winter, 2007.

Public toilet designs focus of meeting

By Phlush | December 18, 2019

“Public toilet designs focus of meeting.” Street Roots. May 19, 2006.

Tour De Porcelain: After two hours and seven restrooms, Adrian Chen finds out what drives Portland’s fiercest public-toilet advocates

By Phlush | December 18, 2019

“Tour De Porcelain: After two hours and seven restrooms, Adrian Chen finds out what drives Portland’s fiercest public-toilet advocates.” Willamette Week. May 17, 2006.


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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