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Cara Chellew
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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.
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Spacing
7 months ago
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.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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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
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-toronto-parks-public-washrooms-plan-design/
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Alex Bozikovic
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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.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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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
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-toronto-parks-public-washrooms-plan-design/
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Lanrick Bennett
8 months ago
#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
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Cc:
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Shawn Micallef
8 months ago
You can check out a display of the winner + some runners up in the lower commons of 401 Richmond (by the
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Shawn Micallef
8 months ago
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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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.
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/its-a-basic-need-so-why-isnt-toronto-flush-with-accessible-well-designed-public-washrooms/article_357f5475-210a-44e3-9118-68a888ca7f65.html
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Lanrick Bennett
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"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-...
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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!
https://www.frequencynews.ca/news/public-space-advocates-push-to-define-a-new-culture-around-washrooms/
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"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.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/local/article/winning-loo-design-showcases-the-need-for-inclusive-sustainable-toilets-in-toronto/
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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.
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DPAI
9 months ago
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.
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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!
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Metro Morning with David Common | Live Radio | CBC Listen
CBC Radio's Metro Morning keeps listeners informed about what's going on in Toronto and offers listeners an optimistic, sometimes humorous view of the world, together with the day's more serious news....
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-39-metro-morning
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Spacing
9 months ago
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...
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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...
https://spacing.ca/toronto/2025/07/08/new-exhibition-flush-with-public-washroom-ideas/
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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!
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
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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...
https://spacing.ca/toronto/2025/07/08/new-exhibition-flush-with-public-washroom-ideas/
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Thank you to our sponsors!
10 months ago
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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/...
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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.
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Spacing
11 months ago
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.
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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
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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...
https://www.publicspace.ca/competition
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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
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Robert Zaichkowski
11 months ago
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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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...
https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/transportation-projects/rapidto/
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Jay Pitter
11 months ago
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. SHARE!!!
torontofoundation.ca/wp-content/u...
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Lanrick Bennett
11 months ago
This is
#TorontoDanforth
My local Toronto Public Library branch
#TPLJonesLibrary
is hosting
#StART_Toronto's
Community Engagement Session May 24th 10am - 12pm Please come and support
#BikeTO
h/t
@toronto.ca
@cycletoronto.bsky.social
@torontopublicspace.bsky.social
#ImLibraryPeople
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💥 We are extending our competition submission deadline to Friday May 30 at 11:59pm EST 💥 Register today for your chance to win cash prizes and have your design featured in
@spacing.bsky.social
www.publicspace.ca/competition
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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...
https://www.publicspace.ca/competition
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Shawn Micallef
11 months ago
The Dufferin & Bathurst bus priority lanes are the only way to break the transit death spiral in Toronto. They must happen & the mayor needs to make sure they’re a raging success. Mission critical as future fixes rely on their success. My column this week. Pls read n share.
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Shawn Micallef: How this transit plan could finally make ‘Sufferin’ Dufferin’ a thing of the past
There are 'RapidTO' plans to create transit priority lanes on Dufferin as well as Bathurst streets.
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/how-this-transit-plan-could-finally-make-sufferin-dufferin-a-thing-of-the-past/article_e4bb3719-8476-4704-952c-2318be165631.html
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Calling all innovative designers and thinkers. Help us design the public washroom of the future! ✨ Win cash prizes and have your design featured in
@spacing.bsky.social
💥 Sign up is open now! Visit
publicspace.ca/competition
for more details
#TOtheLoo
#DesignCompetition
#PublicSpace
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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...
http://publicspace.ca/competition
about 1 year ago
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Jane’s Walk
12 months ago
🚶♀️✨ This is your official Jane’s Walk Toronto 2025 Festival Schedule! From panels and film screenings to over 140+ community walks — this city is moving, and we’re inviting you to walk with us. 📍April 26 – May 4, 2025
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Check out TPSC member
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interview with
@ctvyourmorning.bsky.social
about TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Challenge
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Exciting news!!
@mayoroliviachow.bsky.social
is introducing a member's motion at City Council to improve TO's public washroom network. We need your support! Write in today and let the city know why you care about public washrooms.
secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
about 1 year ago
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Do you support public washrooms in TO? Contact your City Councillor and let them know! "In a motion that will be considered by city council next week, Chow has asked city manager Paul Johnson to find out where public toilets are most needed across Toronto."
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
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Chow calls for more public washrooms to be installed across Toronto
Mayor Olivia Chow has asked the city manager to find out where public toilets are most needed across the city
https://www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-hall/more-public-washrooms-toronto-olivia-chow-10410822
about 1 year ago
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Jane’s Walk
about 1 year ago
Every year, hundreds of walks take place across Toronto — exploring public space, art, housing, food access, and the stories of diaspora communities that shape our city. 🌆🗣️ Last year, we had 121 walks! Ready to lead one this year? 🚶♀️Submissions are now open! 🗓️ Deadline to submit your walk: April 17
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Jane's Walk Toronto | community building
https://www.janeswalkfestivalTO.com
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Friends and Families for Safe Streets
about 1 year ago
📣📣📣EVENT: TAKING ACTION FOR SAFE STREETS: Experiences Advocating for
#SafeStreets
in Toronto 📅: Saturday, April 12 · 2 - 4pm 📍: North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street RSVP:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/taking-act...
#TODeadlyStreets
#DeadlyByDesign
#SafeStreetsSaveLives
#WalkTO
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Spacing
about 1 year ago
Spacing is excited to partner with the Toronto Public Space Committee on the "TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge", a contest to design a public washroom to address Toronto's lack of facilities. Find our more - and consider submitting a design!
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
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Tackling Toronto’s Washroom Problem: The TO the Loo! Toronto Toilet Design Challenge - Spacing Toronto
Being a first time parent is a constant barrage of new and unexpected experiences. Some, like an infant’s first smile, are pure magic. Others, like sleep disruption, are nightmares. While spending tim...
https://spacing.ca/toronto/2025/03/14/tackling-torontos-washroom-problem-the-to-the-loo-toronto-toilet-design-challenge/
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Have you ever had trouble finding a public washroom on the go? Join the TO the Loo! and share your ideas for the Toronto toilet of the future. ✨ Win cash prizes and have your design featured in
@spacing.bsky.social
💥 Sign up is open now! Visit
publicspace.ca/competition
for more details
about 1 year ago
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With just 182 public washrooms throughout the city, Toronto has a “severe” shortage...To remedy the problem, the TPSC recently launched a global design competition called TO the Loo! geared at “(imagining) the future of public washrooms"
@thestar.com
#PublicSpace
www.thestar.com/news/gta/thi...
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Think Toronto can do better with public washrooms? One advocacy group will pay you $1,500 for your design ideas
The Toronto Public Space Committee recently launched a global design competition called “TO the Loo!,” geared at finding new ways to “incorporate public washrooms into the public realm.”
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/think-toronto-can-do-better-with-public-washrooms-one-advocacy-group-will-pay-you-1/article_5ffa3ac4-fdd0-11ef-a253-2758551c9b2a.html
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“It’s such a basic human function, and when you take that away from public space, you make public space less accessible for everybody,”
@carmartin.bsky.social
told TorontoToday Check out some coverage of our design competition here:
#TOtheLoo
www.torontotoday.ca/local/policy...
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Advocacy group wants you to design Toronto’s next public washroom
Frustrated with the lack of public washrooms, organizers of a competition called ‘TO the Loo!’ are inviting the public to come up with innovative washroom designs
https://www.torontotoday.ca/local/policy/advocacy-group-wants-design-torontos-next-public-washroom-10345411
about 1 year ago
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PlacemakingX
about 1 year ago
Great insights from the "The State of Public Space Report," by
@ppsplacemaking.bsky.social
, on the make up of the field of
#PublicSpace
and
#Placemaking
practitioners:
www.pps.org/state-of-pub...
Celebrating 50 Years of PPS!
#PPSturns50
Thanks
@natestorring.bsky.social
for your leadership on this.
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Toronto Boris
about 1 year ago
We are over reliant on private business providing this public service. The early pandemic was a glaring example of that.
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Lanrick Bennett
about 1 year ago
"A visit to Hong Kong and Japan revealed plentiful public toilets to Spacing's Shawn Micallef, a situation that puts Canada to shame. There's no excuse why we can't do this too."
@shawnmicallef.bsky.social
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I visited public toilet paradise and it was heaven - why can't Canada do this? - Spacing Toronto
I found public pee paradises and their names are Hong Kong and Japan. Public washrooms, or lack of by policy choice, in Canada has been my pet thing for a while. I’ve been writing about this over at t...
https://spacing.ca/toronto/2023/11/16/i-visited-public-toilet-paradise-and-it-was-heaven-why-cant-canada-do-this/
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Lanrick Bennett
about 1 year ago
"Lezlie Lowe
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IN LIEU OF A LOO: Going out and 'going' during a pandemic - Spacing Toronto
The weather is warming. The sun is shining. COVID-19 cases are on the downturn. And stores and cafes are blinking back to life after the Ford government announced that Ontario retail outlets with stre...
https://spacing.ca/toronto/2020/05/13/in-lieu-of-a-loo-going-out-and-going-during-a-pandemic/
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PlacemakingX
about 1 year ago
🙌 Hundreds of
#placemaking
leaders from around the world will gather, share, and organize this June 8th-11th in Toronto, Canada. Thanks to
#PlacemakingCanada
host
@placemaking-canada.bsky.social
. Registration is now open for the 2nd
#GlobalPlacemakingSummit
:
www.placemakingx.org/summit25
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Lanrick Bennett
about 1 year ago
#WorthTheFollow
@torontopublicspace.bsky.social
is some sort of special awesomeness in Toronto. h/t
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#TOtheLoo
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Calling all innovative designers and thinkers. Help us design the public washroom of the future! ✨ Win cash prizes and have your design featured in
@spacing.bsky.social
💥 Sign up is open now! Visit
publicspace.ca/competition
for more details
#TOtheLoo
#DesignCompetition
#PublicSpace
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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...
http://publicspace.ca/competition
about 1 year ago
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