Read in the paper about the public urinal on the corner of Government and Pandora that has won an international award for its custom design and innovation. It is the city's answer to nightime bar closings downtown. It cost $75,000. For that money, according to the news item, the city has a piece of "public art" with "green" features such as low-flow flushing technology and LED lighting that comes on after dark.
I've been down to the corner of Pandora and Government quite a few times and never noticed the urinal. It really has a subtle design. There is no door but the green poles that surround the urinal do make it possible to tell if someone is inside. When I went down to take pictures for the blog there was a maintenance man inside the urinal doing some work. (At least that is what I assumed he was doing!!) He can be seen but not seen. The city is wondering whether it is possible to put a gate on it and make some modifications to allow use by women. I don't think so!!!
I remember seeing wooden fences around trees when I was in France in the 60's wonder if they are still there? LOL, no I wouldnt use this green statement either.
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