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Why aren’t there more public toilets?

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The Challenges of Public Toilets

The chapter delves into the availability and accessibility of public toilets in urban spaces, discussing different rules, management by organizations, and the importance for individual comfort. It explores the shortcomings highlighted by the pandemic, reliance on businesses for restrooms, and the need for better signage and accessibility. The barriers to implementing public toilets, such as costs, societal discomfort, and durability issues, are also examined through specific examples from Portland and Winnipeg.

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