What’s new about this loo?

• Cleanliness | The coating of the bathrooms makes them particularly easy to clean, and all cleaning + maintenance supplies are located in a cabinet within the unit.
• Price | While installation can be on the pricier side, the loo utilizes common components that are typically easy and cheaper to replace. Plus, each bathroom can be solar-powered, making it good for the earth and the city or organization’s wallet.
• Aesthetic | The stainless steel paneling of the bathrooms features graffiti-proof coating, and the simple, sleek design fits in with most environments.
• Safety | Created with input from Portland authorities, the bathroom was specifically designed for safety. Angled louvers (slats) in the walls allow for loud noises to escape while maintaining the occupant’s privacy.
• Durability | The fixtures used are meant to be durable. If they do need to be replaced, they’re sourced from Portland rather than abroad, making the repair process quicker.
• Ease of use | Hand washing stations are attached to the outside of the bathrooms, encouraging quick use to serve more bathroom-goers. Plus, each facility is ADA-accessible.

Where these latrines can be seen

• Downtown, Trinity Street between 4th and 5th streets
• Downtown, Brazos Street between 5th and 6th streets
• Downtown, 716 E. 6th St.

• Act Up: New Moon Writing Workshop | Monday, Nov. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Parker & Scott, 2113 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. B, Austin | $40 | Join experts from Anact Global and The Writing Consultancy while sipping hot cocoa and listening to Christmas music.
• Doja Cat | Monday, Nov. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $80-$1,023 | The musical artist is bringing the “Scarlet” tour to town with Doechii.

• The Tuesday Social | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 5-11 p.m. | Devil May Care, 500 W. 6th St., Austin | Cost of purchase | Enjoy an all-night happy hour with mini martinis, food specials, and Black Pumas keyboardist JaRon Marshall.
• Caroline Rose | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Radio/East, 3504 Montopolis Dr., Austin | $27 | Support nonprofit Free Lunch ATX at this concert featuring local pop artist Caroline Rose and special guest Bruce.
• “The Book of Mormon” | Tuesday, Nov. 14-Sunday, Nov. 19 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $40-$175 | This satirical comedy musical follows a pair of Mormons traveling across the world to spread their book.

• “The Thin Place” | Wednesday, Nov. 15-Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin | $25-$66 | Watch the theater transform into a séance during this play.

• The city’s Aviation Department must speed up the rollout of a plane direction system at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, City Council ruled last week. The new timeline is part of an effort to improve safety at the airport, which has seen multiple near-misses this year. (KUT)

• Austin City Council passed a resolution to establish a 100% exemption from property taxes for child care facilities. The change, which could be applied to next year’s taxes, will not apply to home-based child care providers. (Austin American-Statesman)

• Austin has a new sister: Chiang Mai, Thailand. Representatives from the Thai city attended a kickoff event at Austin City Hall yesterday to sign a Memorandum of Understanding and officially celebrate the initiative.

• Mutt’s Canine Cantina — a combined dog park and restaurant — will open the first of three planned Austin locations today at 9825 N. Lake Creek Pkwy. Visitors can sign up for a membership to access the space, which offers American dishes and a dog-friendly menu. (Eater Austin)

• You’ll never go out of “Style”... while dancing on a stage used by Taylor Swift herself. Mozart’s Coffee Roasters will use a piece of the pop star’s “Eras” tour stage as a dance floor for its annual light show next month.

• What do Alanis Morissette and Hozier have in common? They’re both performing at the Moody Center next year. See Hozier on Tuesday, April 30 and Morissette on Wednesday, June 12 — tickets for both events will be available starting this Friday, Nov. 17.

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• It’s here — Oprah’s Favorite Things list, just in time for the holidays. We’re seeing: luxury flaky sea salt, all-weather boots, fleece robes, and a baked brie board.*