City officials appeared to favor the “Portland Loo” public bathroom design for a permanent facility in Lewiston.
City of Portland, Ore.
LEWISTON The city could install a permanent public restroom in a downtown location later this year if funding is approved by the Lewiston City Council.
During a workshop this week, a majority of the council appeared in favor of an option to pursue a permanent public bathroom structure, known as the “Portland Loo,” or a similar style, which have become popular with municipalities.
As of now, $131,000 toward the project is included in next year’s Capital Improvement Plan, which is on course to be approved by the council later this month.
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Lewiston could add public ‘loo’ to downtown location
Officials hope the permanent structure would eliminate public urination at city parks and garages and on private property.
City officials appeared to favor the “Portland Loo” public bathroom design for a permanent facility in Lewiston.
City of Portland, Ore.
LEWISTON The city could install a permanent public restroom in a downtown location later this year if funding is approved by the Lewiston City Council.
During a workshop this week, a majority of the council appeared in favor of an option to pursue a permanent public bathroom structure, known as the “Portland Loo,” or a similar style, which have become popular with municipalities.
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LEWISTON City officials say two portable restrooms placed at downtown locations are seeing heavy use, but are meant as only a temporary measure within the city’s larger response to homelessness.
Officials said the restrooms, placed in Kennedy Park and the “PUG” park on Bartlett Street, will help the city evaluate the potential use of more permanent bathroom facilities as the city considers a range of options.
Offering public bathrooms, as well as other day shelter or warming shelter facilities, was included in a recent set of recommendations from Lewiston’s Housing Committee.
Last week, city staff presented short- and long-term options to the City Council, including portable warming shelters, permanent bathrooms, and a potential partnership with a local faith organization for a mobile shower unit.