The New York City Council has passed a significant bill mandating the installation of approximately 1,000 public restrooms by 2035, effectively doubling the current number. This initiative addresses the pressing issue of public restroom scarcity, currently at one restroom per 7,820 residents. The bill, spearheaded by Council Member Sandy Nurse, aims to enhance public accessibility while tackling the negative impacts that restroom shortages have on vulnerable populations, including the unhoused and the elderly. Provisions for the maintenance and potential partnership with private entities are also included to ensure accountability and cleanliness.
The lack of access to public restrooms... disproportionately affect vulnerable communities, including unhoused individuals, older adults and people with medical conditions.
Our failure to build more public restrooms has resulted in humiliation, racial and class inequities... This bill will make New York City more livable, more welcoming and a more just place.
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