No Place To Go

Dive into the intriguing exploration of public restrooms with 'No Place To Go' by Lezlie Lowe. This captivating paperback, published by Melville House UK, takes you on an eye-opening journey from the bustling streets of London to the vibrant corners of San Francisco and Toronto, examining the complexities of urban public toilet access. With dimensions of 129 x 198 mm and 224 thought-provoking pages, this book marries urbanism and social narrative to uncover the hidden stories behind pay potties and forgotten alleyways. Through a critical lens, Lowe delves into why public bathrooms often fail the communities they serve, addressing issues of design, accessibility, and societal equity. This essential read is not just about the necessity of clean public toilets but also about the broader implications for our cities and everyday lives. Discover why having good access to facilities is a matter of urban justice and how social movement shapes our public spaces. Perfect for urban studies enthusiasts, sociologists, and anyone curious about the unsung heroes of public hygiene, 'No Place To Go' will leave you reconsidering your next trip to the restroom. Prepare to challenge perceptions of public toilet accessibility and recognize the importance of equitable urban design in our society.

Author: Lezlie Lowe Publisher: Melville House UK
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01-11-2019

Embarking on a public toilet tour from London to San Francisco to Toronto, from pay potties to deserted alleyways, No Place To Go is a marriage of urbanism, social narrative, and pop culture that shows the ways public toilets just don't work. Peel back the layers on public bathrooms and it's clear many more people want for good access than have it. Public bathroom access is about cities, society, design, movement, and equity. The real question is: Why are public toilets so crappy?