The case for gender neutral and inclusive washrooms: at airport and dad traveling with daughter (about 7-8ish); strange place and crowded and she didn’t want to go in w/c alone, and was clearly uncomfortable waiting in line w/loads of men (aside from which typ toilet stalls are ceiling mounted 1/
The renovated WCs on the ground floor of Ottawa City Hall are very good in this regard.
So offer little privacy at the best of times; they were clearly in a bit of a rush and need to get going; dad was getting antsy; knowing Pearson like I do, I suggested they head to concourse where they’d find a few family washrooms (few and far between). If w/c were inclusive and gender neutral, 2/
Each toilet room would have a toilet, sink, space to move; some rooms would have urinals and sinks, making sure whatever fixture you need is there for you and you can do your thing in privacy and comfort. 3/
Here @architectsdca.bsky.social we’re currently working on multiple projects in dev diff fed depts and areas bringing inclusive design to new and renovated facilities. We’re proud of the work we do to help make #PlacesForPeople that provide dignity, respect and inclusion.
Family washrooms are a Godsend when going about with young kids. I can see unisex washrooms helping as you describe with older kids, too (& other cases). There is a cost & space tradeoff if every stall needs a sink & full walls, of course, so the trick is having enough.