Portland Maine Public Restroom Master Plan
Developed by Portland Downtown, the Public Restroom Master Plan for Downtown Portland makes the case that public toilets aren't simply an amenity, but essential urban infrastructure. Drawing on community input and Portland's experience with existing facilities, the plan connects restroom access to walkability, public health, tourism, economic vitality, aging, accessibility, dignity, and inclusion. It calls for more—and better located—facilities, clear wayfinding, strong maintenance and staffing, universal and gender-inclusive access, and treating public restrooms as a basic part of planning for a welcoming downtown.
No Place To Go
This book is Number One in addressing the politics of where we’re allowed to go in public. Adults don’t talk about the business of doing our business. We work on one assumption: the world of public bathrooms is problem- and politics-free. No Place To Go: How Public Toilets Fail our Private Needs reveals the opposite is true.
Lezlie Lowe
Lezlie Lowe is an author, strategist, consultant, and journalist; a professional communicator with decades of experience. Her work, voice, and the issues she amplifies often centre on urbanism, gender dynamics, and the intersection of the personal and the political.
Effortless City
Effortless City creates inclusive neighborhood and sidewalk guides designed around a simple idea: knowing where you want to go isn’t enough—you also need to know what it will take to get there. Designed for walkers, rollers, and strollers, its guides document the details conventional maps often leave out, including steps, ramps, sidewalk conditions, terrain, restrooms, and potential obstacles.