Need some inspiration this morning? Here’s some. I know the couple who shepherded this project through to completion—talk about a grind! I didn’t realize they started almost 20 (TWENTY!) years ago….but now it’s done.

#cleanwater #drinkingfountains #JerseyCityPublicSchools
#jerseycitytogether #inspiration #longtermproject #nevergiveup

1876 – Humphrey Memorial Clock Tower and Fountain, Strabane, Co. Tyrone
Architect: Timothy Hevey

The memorial and drinking fountain in Abercorn Square commemorated Major John Humphreys - land agent to the Marquis of Abercorn. Major Humphreys was also th
https://www.archiseek.com/1876-humphrey-memorial-clock-tower-and-fountain-strabane-co-tyrone/
#ArchitectureOfTyrone #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1876 #CoTyrone #DrinkingFountains #LostTyrone #memorials #Strabane #TimothyHevey18461878

Dismal. Our taxes pay for tourists’ toilets, yet we don’t rate the humanity to have our own relief in public places whether train stations, shopping, Art walk, parks, beaches. No mention in article of research by journalist Erica C. Barnett about showers, toilets or drinking fountains. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/where-to-go-when-nature-calls-seattle-has-a-public-restroom-problem/ #seattle #restrooms #civilized #showers #DrinkingFountains #transitstations #tourists

Ireland could take France as its model in some parts of climate action https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/24/environment-france-emmanuel-macron-crisis-uk #Plastic #DrinkingFountains #Climate