The New York Times – A New Tower Will Have Lots of Public Space but No Public Bathrooms – October 2026

The New York Times highlights a critical gap in New York City’s urban planning: the lack of public bathrooms in privately owned public spaces (POPS).

Despite having approximately 600 privately owned public spaces, only 14 provide public bathrooms. The article examines growing calls from community leaders and advocates for stronger requirements to ensure that publicly accessible spaces also offer essential amenities.
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