2025–26 · City-wide
More public restrooms accessible to everyone
Resident asks for more public restrooms so people experiencing homelessness, tourists, parents, and seniors with incontinence can take part in public life.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
We need more public restrooms accessible to all. Folks experiencing homelessness, tourists, parents with small children, senior citizens with incontinence issues, and so many more people would be able to participate in public life.
Who it helps and why
See above - everyone needs to "go"!
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 19, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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