2026–27 · City-wide
More public bathrooms open year-round, 24 hours
The resident asks for more public bathrooms that stay open year-round and around the clock, so no one has to use a tree or sidewalk.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
More Public bathrooms in the City of Boston. We should keep the bathrooms open year round and 24 hours a day--- not just during summer seasons (example: L. Street Bathhouse , Southie, or Artesani Park bathrooms in Allston)
Who it helps and why
Going to the bathroom with dignity and privacy. No person should be forced to use a tree or sidewalk because there isn't a toilet/bathroom nearby.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 4, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Allston Brighton Health Collaborative
- Submission language
- English
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