How to Solve the Great Urban Restroom Shortage: Osso & Geller

At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was nearly impossible to find an open public restroom. Many public lavatories across major US cities remain closed today. In New York City, a recent investigation found that the city’s parks offer a scant 16 comfort stations per 100,000 residents.

Most of us have experienced the challenge of finding a public restroom, but for many, restroom access isn’t just a matter of convenience — it’s a serious medical issue. As the respective CEOs of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and the Celiac Disease Foundation, we hear far too many stories ...