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Hello,

In addition to Frank's resources, I would like to recommend what are in my experience the best communal toilets: those done by SPARC in Mumbai and Pune, which since the 1980s have become enshrined in policy. You have a summary here and some details in this paper.

In short, SPARC designed these with the community and especially women's groups; they used community contractors to build them; the blocks include the caretaker's apartment (who has a very good incentive to keep it clean since s/he leaves just above!) and some communal space that can be used for community meetings (very useful in crowded areas) and to be rented out (generating income). WSUP has summarised this good approach in a 2-page practice note.

WSUP also has a short guide to decide whether communal blocks are a good idea.

The World bank guidelines on community toilets are also very relevant even if 20 years old.

Rémi