2025–26 · City-wideSubmitted in French
Free 24/7 public restrooms
Resident wants more free public restrooms open 24/7, since most businesses require a purchase, which is costly for low-income people.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text, submitted in French.
The resident's idea, as submitted
Submitted in FrenchThe idea
I want more public restrooms that are free and open 24/7.
Who it helps and why
Most bathrooms around the city require you to purchase a product to use their restroom which can be cost inhibitive for low-income people.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 19, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- French
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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