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After 6 yrs, I’m stepping away from my coordinator role with the @torontopublicspace.bsky.social I want to thank everyone who has been a part of this incredible journey.
Real change happens when people come together, care for one another, and refuse to give up on a city that we all share.
Real change happens when people come together, care for one another, and refuse to give up on a city that we all share.
October 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
After 6 yrs, I’m stepping away from my coordinator role with the @torontopublicspace.bsky.social I want to thank everyone who has been a part of this incredible journey.
Real change happens when people come together, care for one another, and refuse to give up on a city that we all share.
Real change happens when people come together, care for one another, and refuse to give up on a city that we all share.
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In this spot on column, @alexbozikovic.bsky.social cites the "To the Loo!" design competition we co-sponsored. The winning design and runners up will be featured in our next issue. It would be fantastic if they ended up featured in an actual Toronto park.
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Is Toronto’s public design in the toilet?
The city’s plan to repair and replace 125 public washrooms is a rushed, one-size-fits-all approach that misses an opportunity to showcase design
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September 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
In this spot on column, @alexbozikovic.bsky.social cites the "To the Loo!" design competition we co-sponsored. The winning design and runners up will be featured in our next issue. It would be fantastic if they ended up featured in an actual Toronto park.
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Forget the puns: public toilets matter. Toronto is getting them wrong.
The city could miss a huge opportunity to boost its own design culture.
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The city could miss a huge opportunity to boost its own design culture.
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Is Toronto’s public design in the toilet?
The city’s plan to repair and replace 125 public washrooms is a rushed, one-size-fits-all approach that misses an opportunity to showcase design
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Forget the puns: public toilets matter. Toronto is getting them wrong.
The city could miss a huge opportunity to boost its own design culture.
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The city could miss a huge opportunity to boost its own design culture.
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#IdeasAtWork
It’s back!
“JOIN US FOR THE SOMETIMES-BIENNALE BLOCK PARTY!!!
Sept 13th (rain date Sept 14th) from 2pm - 11pm
On First Ave between Broadview and Boulton. The street will be closed to vehicles.” via @jbwicz.bsky.social
Cc: @juliedabrusin.bsky.social @torontopublicspace.bsky.social
It’s back!
“JOIN US FOR THE SOMETIMES-BIENNALE BLOCK PARTY!!!
Sept 13th (rain date Sept 14th) from 2pm - 11pm
On First Ave between Broadview and Boulton. The street will be closed to vehicles.” via @jbwicz.bsky.social
Cc: @juliedabrusin.bsky.social @torontopublicspace.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
#IdeasAtWork
It’s back!
“JOIN US FOR THE SOMETIMES-BIENNALE BLOCK PARTY!!!
Sept 13th (rain date Sept 14th) from 2pm - 11pm
On First Ave between Broadview and Boulton. The street will be closed to vehicles.” via @jbwicz.bsky.social
Cc: @juliedabrusin.bsky.social @torontopublicspace.bsky.social
It’s back!
“JOIN US FOR THE SOMETIMES-BIENNALE BLOCK PARTY!!!
Sept 13th (rain date Sept 14th) from 2pm - 11pm
On First Ave between Broadview and Boulton. The street will be closed to vehicles.” via @jbwicz.bsky.social
Cc: @juliedabrusin.bsky.social @torontopublicspace.bsky.social
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You can check out a display of the winner + some runners up in the lower commons of 401 Richmond (by the @spacingstore.bsky.social )
August 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
You can check out a display of the winner + some runners up in the lower commons of 401 Richmond (by the @spacingstore.bsky.social )
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In the Star I wrote about the Toronto Public Space Committee’s public loo design competition. Winners& runners up show far better is possible here.
Shawn Micallef: It’s a basic need. So why isn’t Toronto flush with accessible, well-designed public washrooms?
The winner of a competition to design a better public washroom shows what could be done to public facilities, if the city really wanted to.
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August 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In the Star I wrote about the Toronto Public Space Committee’s public loo design competition. Winners& runners up show far better is possible here.
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August 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
"Designers, architects and creative thinkers from Canada and abroad are answering nature’s call. Toronto needs more public washrooms."
Check out Met Radio's coverage of the TO the Loo! Exhibition launch held July 10 at 401 Richmond.
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Check out Met Radio's coverage of the TO the Loo! Exhibition launch held July 10 at 401 Richmond.
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Public space advocates push to define a new culture around washrooms
Designers, architects and creative thinkers from Canada and abroad are answering nature’s call. Toronto needs more public washrooms. The Toronto Public Space Committee’s launched the To the Loo!
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August 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"Designers, architects and creative thinkers from Canada and abroad are answering nature’s call. Toronto needs more public washrooms."
Check out Met Radio's coverage of the TO the Loo! Exhibition launch held July 10 at 401 Richmond.
www.frequencynews.ca/news/public-...
Check out Met Radio's coverage of the TO the Loo! Exhibition launch held July 10 at 401 Richmond.
www.frequencynews.ca/news/public-...
"Two Hamilton-based architects are the winners of a public toilet design competition that aims to highlight the importance of inclusive, accessible, and sustainable restrooms."
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Toronto toilet design challenge winners announced
Two Hamilton-based architects are the winners behind a public toilet design competition that aims to highlight the importance of inclusive and sustainable restrooms.
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August 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"Two Hamilton-based architects are the winners of a public toilet design competition that aims to highlight the importance of inclusive, accessible, and sustainable restrooms."
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A big thank you to everyone who participated in the TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge. We received so many thoughtful and creative submissions.
Check out the winners and selected entries at the TO the Loo! Exhibition running until August 30 at 401 Richmond.
Check out the winners and selected entries at the TO the Loo! Exhibition running until August 30 at 401 Richmond.
July 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge. We received so many thoughtful and creative submissions.
Check out the winners and selected entries at the TO the Loo! Exhibition running until August 30 at 401 Richmond.
Check out the winners and selected entries at the TO the Loo! Exhibition running until August 30 at 401 Richmond.
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Petra Matar and Alea Reid represented DPAI so well at the TO The Loo! Design Competition last week, bringing a first place trophy back to the office!
We’re grateful to contribute to such an important conversation about access, dignity, and public space.
@torontopublicspace.bsky.social
We’re grateful to contribute to such an important conversation about access, dignity, and public space.
@torontopublicspace.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Petra Matar and Alea Reid represented DPAI so well at the TO The Loo! Design Competition last week, bringing a first place trophy back to the office!
We’re grateful to contribute to such an important conversation about access, dignity, and public space.
@torontopublicspace.bsky.social
We’re grateful to contribute to such an important conversation about access, dignity, and public space.
@torontopublicspace.bsky.social
Our TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge winners Alea Reid and Petra Matar from DPAI were featured on CBC's Metro Morning. Have a listen!
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July 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Our TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge winners Alea Reid and Petra Matar from DPAI were featured on CBC's Metro Morning. Have a listen!
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The TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge exhibition from the Toronto Public Space Committe reveals innovative solutions for Toronto. @carachellew.bsky.social and Car Martin discuss the new exhibition flush with public washroom ideas. spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
New Exhibition Flush with Public Washroom Ideas - Spacing Toronto
Modular toilets inspired by mushrooms? A place to go where you can also grab an espresso? Multicolour toilets that become landmarks in your neighbourhood? We recently asked designers and creative peop...
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July 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge exhibition from the Toronto Public Space Committe reveals innovative solutions for Toronto. @carachellew.bsky.social and Car Martin discuss the new exhibition flush with public washroom ideas. spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
Please join us for the TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge Exhibition! It runs from July 11-Aug 30 at 401 Richmond (Peter + Richmond entrance).
Everyone is welcome!
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Everyone is welcome!
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
New Exhibition Flush with Public Washroom Ideas - Spacing Toronto
Modular toilets inspired by mushrooms? A place to go where you can also grab an espresso? Multicolour toilets that become landmarks in your neighbourhood? We recently asked designers and creative peop...
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July 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Please join us for the TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge Exhibition! It runs from July 11-Aug 30 at 401 Richmond (Peter + Richmond entrance).
Everyone is welcome!
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Everyone is welcome!
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Thank you to our sponsors!
June 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Thank you to our sponsors!
Our final TO the Loo! jury member is Naomi Adiv (she/her).
Naomi is a professor and multi-disciplinary urbanist . Her research interests include urban swimming and bathing, the politics of public space, and the infrastructure of play in cities.
Welcome Naomi!
Naomi is a professor and multi-disciplinary urbanist . Her research interests include urban swimming and bathing, the politics of public space, and the infrastructure of play in cities.
Welcome Naomi!
June 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Our final TO the Loo! jury member is Naomi Adiv (she/her).
Naomi is a professor and multi-disciplinary urbanist . Her research interests include urban swimming and bathing, the politics of public space, and the infrastructure of play in cities.
Welcome Naomi!
Naomi is a professor and multi-disciplinary urbanist . Her research interests include urban swimming and bathing, the politics of public space, and the infrastructure of play in cities.
Welcome Naomi!
Introducing our next TO the Loo! jury member:
Reza Nik (he/they) is a licensed architect, artist, educator and community builder in Toronto. He is the founding director of SHEEEP and is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Architecture.
Reza Nik (he/they) is a licensed architect, artist, educator and community builder in Toronto. He is the founding director of SHEEEP and is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Architecture.
June 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Introducing our next TO the Loo! jury member:
Reza Nik (he/they) is a licensed architect, artist, educator and community builder in Toronto. He is the founding director of SHEEEP and is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Architecture.
Reza Nik (he/they) is a licensed architect, artist, educator and community builder in Toronto. He is the founding director of SHEEEP and is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Architecture.
Introducing our next TO the Loo! jury member:
Meet Hannah Leyland (she/her), an architect and managing principal at Leyland Architecture Inc.
She worked on the “The Safer Bathroom Toolkit”, sponsored by University of Victoria and Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research.
Meet Hannah Leyland (she/her), an architect and managing principal at Leyland Architecture Inc.
She worked on the “The Safer Bathroom Toolkit”, sponsored by University of Victoria and Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research.
June 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Introducing our next TO the Loo! jury member:
Meet Hannah Leyland (she/her), an architect and managing principal at Leyland Architecture Inc.
She worked on the “The Safer Bathroom Toolkit”, sponsored by University of Victoria and Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research.
Meet Hannah Leyland (she/her), an architect and managing principal at Leyland Architecture Inc.
She worked on the “The Safer Bathroom Toolkit”, sponsored by University of Victoria and Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research.
Introducing Chris Pandolfi to our jury for the TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge.
Chris (he/him) is a designer and educator with a background in urban planning and design.
Find out more: www.publicspace.ca/competition/...
Chris (he/him) is a designer and educator with a background in urban planning and design.
Find out more: www.publicspace.ca/competition/...
May 31, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Introducing Chris Pandolfi to our jury for the TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge.
Chris (he/him) is a designer and educator with a background in urban planning and design.
Find out more: www.publicspace.ca/competition/...
Chris (he/him) is a designer and educator with a background in urban planning and design.
Find out more: www.publicspace.ca/competition/...
Introducing our next jury member for TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge:
Meet Taylor Stocks (they/he), an artist, activist, and researcher who recently released a washroom PSA under his drag king alter ego Dr. Androbox.
Meet Taylor Stocks (they/he), an artist, activist, and researcher who recently released a washroom PSA under his drag king alter ego Dr. Androbox.
May 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Introducing our next jury member for TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge:
Meet Taylor Stocks (they/he), an artist, activist, and researcher who recently released a washroom PSA under his drag king alter ego Dr. Androbox.
Meet Taylor Stocks (they/he), an artist, activist, and researcher who recently released a washroom PSA under his drag king alter ego Dr. Androbox.
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Great to see the Globe and Mail highlight the Toronto Public Space Committee's public toilet design contest. We will be featuring the winner in our fall issue.
"Density, in turn, requires great public spaces. Urban parks, squares and waterfront promenades are a sort of backyard for millions of city residents ... they need places to sit, a way to quench their thirst and somewhere to relieve themselves"
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Globe editorial: A very different kind of urban leash-free zone
Public toilets, properly maintained, can free city dwellers from the tyranny of the bladder
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May 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Great to see the Globe and Mail highlight the Toronto Public Space Committee's public toilet design contest. We will be featuring the winner in our fall issue.
We're excited to introduce our next jury member for TO the Loo!
Meet Nyasha Harper-Michon, an ‘Archtivist’ whose work centers on building equitable, resilient, and regenerative cities through sustainable urban development, leadership, and community-planning.
www.publicspace.ca/competition
Meet Nyasha Harper-Michon, an ‘Archtivist’ whose work centers on building equitable, resilient, and regenerative cities through sustainable urban development, leadership, and community-planning.
www.publicspace.ca/competition
TO the Loo! Design Competition
The Toronto Public Space Committee is launching a global design competition to imagine the future of public washrooms. We invite you to propose design solutions for inclusive, innovative public washro...
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May 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We're excited to introduce our next jury member for TO the Loo!
Meet Nyasha Harper-Michon, an ‘Archtivist’ whose work centers on building equitable, resilient, and regenerative cities through sustainable urban development, leadership, and community-planning.
www.publicspace.ca/competition
Meet Nyasha Harper-Michon, an ‘Archtivist’ whose work centers on building equitable, resilient, and regenerative cities through sustainable urban development, leadership, and community-planning.
www.publicspace.ca/competition
We’re excited to announce our superstar jury for the TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge. Stay tuned to meet them all this week…
Introducing Elaine Chau who joins us from our Sponsor WORKSHOP Architecture.
Find out more about the competition here: www.publicspace.ca/competition
Introducing Elaine Chau who joins us from our Sponsor WORKSHOP Architecture.
Find out more about the competition here: www.publicspace.ca/competition
May 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We’re excited to announce our superstar jury for the TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge. Stay tuned to meet them all this week…
Introducing Elaine Chau who joins us from our Sponsor WORKSHOP Architecture.
Find out more about the competition here: www.publicspace.ca/competition
Introducing Elaine Chau who joins us from our Sponsor WORKSHOP Architecture.
Find out more about the competition here: www.publicspace.ca/competition
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Just for a friendly reminder, TODAY is your last day to complete surveys to show your support for #TTC #RapidTO bus priority lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst. Especially considering opposition has been brewing for both projects. #TOpoli www.toronto.ca/services-pay...
RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Plan
The RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Plan is guiding the study, evaluation and delivery of bus and streetcar improvement projects in Toronto. Through this program, the City of Toronto and Toronto Tran...
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May 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Just for a friendly reminder, TODAY is your last day to complete surveys to show your support for #TTC #RapidTO bus priority lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst. Especially considering opposition has been brewing for both projects. #TOpoli www.toronto.ca/services-pay...
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Today marks 5 years since George Floyd was murdered in a bike lane. My practice has launched the BEING BLACK IN PUBLIC Survey Report. All findings outline challenges & positive experiences reflecting Black people’s public space insights & priorities.
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May 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Today marks 5 years since George Floyd was murdered in a bike lane. My practice has launched the BEING BLACK IN PUBLIC Survey Report. All findings outline challenges & positive experiences reflecting Black people’s public space insights & priorities.
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