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GottaGo! Letter Campaign - Public Toilets: A Missing Priority in Ottawa's New Official Plan
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The “GottaGo!” campaign advocates for a network of, and signage to, safe, free, clean and environmentally responsible public toilets and water fountains that are accessible to persons of all abilities at major transit stops, key public places and parks to meet the needs of residents and tourists in Canada’s Capital City.
The focus of our efforts has been the City of Ottawa, the National Capital Commission, Ottawa Tourism and the public.
Why we need a network of public toilets
In a city such as Ottawa the needs of tourists, outdoor activities of families, an aging population and people with disabilities, and the need to ensure effective public health combine to make the case that a network of safe, clean, accessible and environmentally responsible public toilets is essential. Which of us has not been caught short by our need for a toilet?
Recent posts
Hold it: Some NCC porta-potties only open on weekends
GottaGo! campaign wants reliable network of public toilets in Ottawa CBC News, Jul 16, 2021 Matthew Kupfer When nature calls […]
Continue reading→Group wants public washrooms part of Ottawa’s Official Plan
The plan is headed for implementation this fall and will guide development until 2046. The current draft only mentions public […]
Continue reading→Public toilets – unquestionable and essential public health infrastructure
May/June Issue, 2021, Vol. 28, No. 1, Page 32 The Monitor, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Maria, Stephanie and Lui […]
Continue reading→Are Public Toilets Safe? A Study of Issues Raised and Successful Models
This report discusses some common safety concerns surrounding public toilets: fears of violence, substance use and sanitation; and provides an […]
Continue reading→We’ve all gotta go! Toilet insecurity thrown into stark relief by pandemic
Vol. 49 No. 2, Glebe Report March 19, 2021, Page 32 Henry Guzman-Diaz When the urge strikes, we get creative:“Gotta […]
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