PHLUSH in the News

The media covers PHLUSH activities and regularly seeks
out members for comment.

Community to Build Relief in Old Town/Chinatown During VBC6

By Phlush | December 18, 2019

“Community to Build Relief in Old Town/Chinatown During VBC6” Portland Independent Media Center. May 8, 2006.

Signs of relief? A new group hopes to bring public restrooms to the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood

By Phlush | December 18, 2019

“Signs of relief? A new group hopes to bring public restrooms to the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood ”  By Joanne Zuhl.   Street Roots (Cover Story), Jan 13, 2006.

City could get more flush with toilets

By Phlush | December 11, 2019

“City could get more flush with toilets.” By Jacob Quinn Sanders. The Portland Tribune, Oct 11, 2005.


Announcement of Collaboration with Pedestrian Space!

Announcement of Collaboration By Genevieve Mancuso of PHLUSH and Annika Lundkvist of Pedestrian Space           PHLUSH is a nonprofit based in the United States that helps local governments and citizen groups to advocate for and provide equitable public restroom access. Pedestrian Space is a media platform…

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A Recap of the U.S. WASH Convening: Part I

In early May, Ashley and Genevieve traveled cross-country for a whirlwind week in Washington DC at the inaugural United States WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Convening! We’d like to thank our friends at DigDeep and Water For People for putting this incredible conference together, including funding for travel and lodging…

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The Importance of Inclusive Restroom Signage

Professional photographer Mark Chester did not intentionally find the issue of inclusivity in restroom access - the issue found him. Chester began photographing restroom signs 12 years ago. In conducting this work, Chester began pondering the relationship between signage and inclusivity. What he found is that the barriers to equitable…

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