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Author/s:
Jo-Anne Bichard, Gail Ramster
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Based on 20 years of research and incorporating perspectives from over 500 participants, this book provides a critical overview of public toilet design in the UK and presents an urgent need to re-evaluate the accessibility of, and culture around, these essential spaces.
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Publication date:
2025
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AccessibilityBuilt EnvironmentCovid-19DesignDisabilityFixturesHistoryInclusionLocationManagementPublic HealthPublic Toilets
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Book

Author/s:
Madelaine Dowd, Maurizio Mucciola, Rosanna Traina, Indira Knight, Gail Ramster, Jo-Anne Bichard
Summary:
This Pre-feasibility report includes findings from the Regeneration workshop, expert interviews and literature review of government guidance, as well as design principles and typologies for the Engaged concept that proposes public toilets sharing space with local businesses as part of high street regeneration.
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Engaged-Pre-Feasibility-Report.pdf 11.53 MB
Publication date:
2022
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Built EnvironmentDesignLayoutLocationManagementPublic Toilets
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Report

Author/s:
Public Convenience Ltd
Summary:
The Great British Public Toilet Map is a website to help people find toilets across the UK. It is the UK's largest database of publicly-accessible toilets, with over 13000 facilities. The information comes from the public who maintain the map for others by adding, editing or removing toilets. We also use open data and include information from councils, OpenStreetMap, private companies and organisations.
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Publication date:
2020
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Keywods:
DataLocationPublic Toilets
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