Posts by Jason Haap

Urban centers worldwide face a multitude of challenges, but one often overlooked issue stands out for its profound impact on public health, environment, and the social fabric of cities: the lack of access to toilets for the homeless population. This crisis not only exacerbates the hardships faced by homeless individuals but also significantly affects the…

In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate responsibility and consumer expectations, businesses are increasingly required to not only offer superior products and services but also to ensure that their facilities are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. One critical area of focus is the accessibility of toilets, a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of…

Toilet sanitation and sewage systems are integral to urban development and public health, tracing a long history that highlights the evolution of human settlements from ancient times to modern civilization. This brief overview emphasizes the significant milestones in the development of these systems, starting from ancient Rome. Ancient Rome (800 BC – 476 AD) The…

After an incredibly popular exhibition at PAR-Projects in Northside this past January, The Know Theatre reached out to Cincy PHLUSH to schedule an additional showing of toilet advocacy artwork.  As such, we are pleased to announce “The Sh!t Show: Number 2.” Know Theatre, like many downtown businesses, struggle with people who use their entry alcove…

The Sh!t Show Art Exhibition Advocates for Accessible Public Restrooms in Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH – 12/21/23 – In a move to address the critical issue of accessible public restrooms in Cincinnati, The Sh!t Show, a groundbreaking group exhibition of over twenty regional artists, is set to open on January 12 at PAR-Projects. The show transforms toilet seats…

Would you take a moment to sign our petition at Change.org? Petition text:  We, the undersigned, call on leaders across Greater Cincinnati – including both its elected leaders and its philanthropic base – to ensure that all people have 24-hour access to facilities addressing the most basic of human needs.  As the famous children’s book…

It’s summertime in Cincinnati, and that means crowds of people visiting downtown.  Whenever there are crowds, it is inevitable that nature will call.  How will we answer that call? Is this really the best way?  Lines of plastic toilet containers that can’t flush away the contents?  During a heatwave, when all that waste starts to…

Dear Members of City Council, I write today as a co-founder of CincyPHLUSH – the public restroom advocacy group with a plan for installing Portland Loos at Metro transit centers.  You may recall reading about us in this Enquirer article, this CityBeat cover story, or even this recent editorial in the Enquirer.  I would also…

A recent Sunday edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer recently featured an editorial about CincyPHLUSH!  Read it here. When I posted this editorial to my Facebook page, former Councilmember Chris Seelbach posted the following comment, in which he tagged sitting members of City Council: Reginald Harris Meeka Owens Scotty Johnson Greg Landsman this is something I fought for my entire time…