PHLUSH in the News

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

Community to Build Relief in Old Town/Chinatown During VBC6

By Phlush | December 18, 2019

“Community to Build Relief in Old Town/Chinatown During VBC6” Portland Independent Media Center. May 8, 2006.

Signs of relief? A new group hopes to bring public restrooms to the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood

By Phlush | December 18, 2019

“Signs of relief? A new group hopes to bring public restrooms to the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood ”  By Joanne Zuhl.   Street Roots (Cover Story), Jan 13, 2006.

City could get more flush with toilets

By Phlush | December 11, 2019

“City could get more flush with toilets.” By Jacob Quinn Sanders. The Portland Tribune, Oct 11, 2005.


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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