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Public washrooms touted for Edmonton's downtown, inner-city and west end
Calls are growing to build more permanent public washrooms in Edmonton to serve both tourists and the homeless.

Coun. Scott McKeen said he will raise the issue by asking city administration to report on the need for year-round toilet facilities in central Edmonton.

“The downtown has no public washrooms visible and open to the street,” McKeen said in his notice of motion Tuesday. “Nor do the mature neighbourhoods adjacent to the downtown: Boyle Street, McCauley and Central McDougall.

He will ask officials to report back on what existing restroom facilities are available in those neighbourhoods, what the communities want and what outdoor washroom designs are used by other cities. He also wants information on the operating costs, community benefits and risks of ayear-round public washroom facility opened in 2012 on Whyte Avenue at Gateway Boulevard.
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Full Story (Edmonton Journal)
 
City asking residents: do we need more public washrooms?
The city is exploring the idea of building new public washrooms in the centre of the city.

An online survey is currently collecting opinions from residents, as part of a preliminary assessment of the need for washrooms in Central McDougall, Boyle Street, McCauley, Oliver, Queen Mary Park and the Stony Plain Road business area from 149 Street to 170 Street.
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http://www.metronews.ca/news/edmont...idents-if-we-need-more-public-washrooms-.html
 
Survey suggests more public washrooms needed in Edmonton’s core
A survey conducted by the city suggests there is a need for more public washrooms in the central part of Edmonton.

There are currently 51 public washrooms in the downtown core communities. For example, Central McDougall and McCauley both have seven facilities, Oliver has four, Queen Mary Park and Stony Plain Road each have three while Boyle Street has two.

Out of the 51 facilities in the downtown core, only 14 are open after 9 p.m., none are open after 1 a.m. and generally none are open earlier than 6 a.m.
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http://globalnews.ca/news/3351956/survey-suggests-more-public-washrooms-needed-in-edmontons-core/
 
Edmonton's public washroom plan is underway
P is for playoffs.

But some city councillors worry the Oilers’ post-season run will also lead to an uptick in public urination.

Council’s Community and Public Services Committee passed motions Monday to undertake a public washroom master plan – set for completion early next year – and look at pilot projects to put washrooms in high-needs areas like the arena district in the meantime.

“There’s some areas that are being used as public urinals at events with Rogers Place,” said Coun. Scott McKeen, adding he has heard from residents in the area that “many cubic metres” of urine are being splashed on buildings.

While complaints around the arena have highlighted a need for public washrooms, McKeen has primarily advocated for the facilities to serve Edmonton’s homeless population, as well as tourists.

The committee was initially set to vote solely on the master plan Monday until Mayor Don Iveson added a second motion to look at pilot projects in the interim, citing the Oilers’ playoff run as a factor.

“I would like some action sooner rather than later,” Iveson said.
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http://www.metronews.ca/news/edmonton/2017/04/03/edmonton-public-washroom-plan-is-underway.html

Public washrooms on trailers could address Rogers Place playoff demand: Edmonton officials
Downtown residents dealing with smelly back alleys after Rogers Place concerts and Edmonton Oilers games might soon see relief.

City officials are hoping portable washroom trailers can give fans with full bladders a sanitary alternative.

“We’re in the playoffs now,” Mayor Don Iveson said Monday, pushing for a quick investment in addition to a long-term citywide plan. “There’s an urgency where issues are most acute. … I don’t want to wait a year for a strategy.”

Last year, 120 people were given $500 fines for urinating in public, with downtown seeing fines issued double in number to 52. Residents blame that on Rogers Place patrons, saying back alleys are extra smelly after games and concerts, but also on a lack of facilities for the homeless.

That’s a long-standing issue. Edmonton tried providing un-manned port-a-potties in the McCauley neighbourhood, but ended up with dealing with too many discarded syringes and other issues. A permanent facility off Whyte Avenue cost $530,000.

Many large cities provide small kiosks in high-density areas for tourists, the homeless and other members of the public. Some are even self-washing, but all struggle with maintenance and some are more expensive in winter climates, said city staff in a presentation to council’s community services committee Monday.
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http://edmontonjournal.com/news/loc...ogers-place-playoff-demand-edmonton-officials

Mobile toilets coming soon to Edmonton arena district (CBC)
 
Here is a report about the public washroom pilot's milestones in 2021, and next steps in 2022, which will be tabled at the public services committee meeting next Tuesday. These are the usage stats for 2020 and 2021. And these are the program's goals and objectives which were approved in 2019.

Here are some of their goals for 2022 (see the report for much more info about these goals):

● Using the Council approved one time operating budget increase of $2.26 million to to support an expanded and enhanced public washroom services pilot, including transitioning from Port-a-potty mobile sites to washroom trailers, for use beginning in the summer of 2022.

● Continuing the attendant service model at Whyte Avenue, Borden Park and Churchill Square, and enhanced sanitation and custodial services at park washrooms that are not staffed with attendants, based on the success of 2020 and 2021.

● Council approved a Capital budget increase of $2 million for design and delivery of permanent washroom facilities in Edmonton.
-This includes a few city parks receiving new washrooms, or having their existing facilities extensively renovated. See the report for the full list of parks, and details about what would occur.

● Determining ongoing costs associated with washroom strategy implementation for the next budget cycle including location selection, design of permanent and procurement of prefabricated facilities, and public engagement. These costs will be presented to Council in 2022, ahead of the 2023-2026 budget cycle.

I can't emphasize this enough, I left a ton out - including a new governance model, 10-year plan, and a new permanent staff position to work with businesses to open their washrooms to non-patrons. I'm not doing this thing justice here.
 
CplKlinger said:
Here is a report about the public washroom pilot's milestones in 2021, and next steps in 2022, which will be tabled at the public services committee meeting next Tuesday. These are the usage stats for 2020 and 2021. And these are the program's goals and objectives which were approved in 2019.

Here are some of their goals for 2022 (see the report for much more info about these goals):

● Using the Council approved one time operating budget increase of $2.26 million to to support an expanded and enhanced public washroom services pilot, including transitioning from Port-a-potty mobile sites to washroom trailers, for use beginning in the summer of 2022.

● Continuing the attendant service model at Whyte Avenue, Borden Park and Churchill Square, and enhanced sanitation and custodial services at park washrooms that are not staffed with attendants, based on the success of 2020 and 2021.

● Council approved a Capital budget increase of $2 million for design and delivery of permanent washroom facilities in Edmonton.
-This includes a few city parks receiving new washrooms, or having their existing facilities extensively renovated. See the report for the full list of parks, and details about what would occur.

● Determining ongoing costs associated with washroom strategy implementation for the next budget cycle including location selection, design of permanent and procurement of prefabricated facilities, and public engagement. These costs will be presented to Council in 2022, ahead of the 2023-2026 budget cycle.

I can't emphasize this enough, I left a ton out - including a new governance model, 10-year plan, and a new permanent staff position to work with businesses to open their washrooms to non-patrons. I'm not doing this thing justice here.
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The business approach makes a ton of sense to me. That fixes so many challenges. If the city could offer grants or find creative development options so bathrooms are connected to small retail, cafes, or visitor centers, thatd be great.
 
edmonton.taproot.news

More than 90K visits to Edmonton public washrooms recorded in 2021

Public washroom visits were up by 140% in 2021 compared to the previous year, according to an update from the City of Edmonton that will be going to committee next week.
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