What Happens When Public Spaces are Without Public Restrooms?
In the realm of design, we often talk about ensuring that there are enough public spaces to serve a community. We discuss the need for public parks so that people have access to outdoor spaces. We think about public transportation, and how our dwindling reliance on cars will help to ensure that we have a healthier planet. But what about the public spaces we lack? What happens when we don’t have enough public restrooms?
New York City is home to over nine million residents, with millions more visiting each year. There are only 1,103 public restrooms in the entire five-borough area. Only two of these are open