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South Pasadena commission questions Metro-funded smart restroom planned for Heritage Park
Summary
City staff briefed the Community Services Commission on a Metro-funded “Throne Labs” smart restroom approved May 7 by the City Council for Heritage Park; commissioners asked for more community input, placement alternatives, and written site plans before installation.
South Pasadena officials discussed a Metro-funded “Throne Labs” smart restroom planned for Heritage Park on Monday, with staff saying installation is tentatively targeted for July 2025 and Metro will cover delivery, installation and operation through at least mid‑ to late‑2028.
The unit, presented to the commission by Community Services Deputy Director Melissa Snyder, is solar‑powered, touchless and app‑accessed. Snyder said Metro is funding the facility as part of a regional effort ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics and that operating costs to the city after Metro’s partnership could…
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