Portland Loos Opening Tuesday at Palafox Market, Skate Park

Two new public restrooms designed with safety and maintenance in mind are coming to downtown Pensacola.

Pensacola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Two Portland Loos will open to the public Tuesday at Palafox Market on North Palafox and at the nearby skate park, Mayor DC Reeves announced.

The innovative facilities feature intentional design elements developed by Portland and other cities to prevent misuse and keep spaces secure. See-through panels allow visibility underneath and above, while specialized overhead lighting is designed to deter certain activities without sacrificing user privacy.

"All of the technology makes it easy for our police to see if there was anything that shouldn't be happening there," Reeves said. "They're easy to clean, easy to maintain and easy to keep safe."

The restrooms are part of the city's broader downtown revitalization efforts, addressing the need for clean, accessible public facilities in high-traffic areas.