According to the reading “Occupying Public Space” by Frank and Huang, the use of space is negotiated by the people;(their necessities and responsibilities). However, people tend to jump or skip some regulations that might affect, not only their arguments, opinions or protest but, the interaction and purpose of the message given to the rest of the community. At some point, Zuccotti Park became a crowded space that changed the environment completely, attracting and bringing prisoners and homeless into the park. This new change at Zuccotti Park, lead to the enforcement of new regulations. Even though demonstrators were able to(legally use the space to express themselves) some regulations were established before and enforce later on, besides all regulation though, changes OWS was able to enact what they believed in and became news. On the other hand, the reading by Gan Golan; “The Office of the People”, supports the idea of having a public space, where everyday people feel comfortable and able to express what they like or not. According to Gan, people have to follow certain rules everywhere; work, home, and  public spaces. Also in order to achieve an status, we must have a degree, connections, money or power to express ourselves and be heard. However, there is no space where people feel free to express what they need, there are no places for everyday people to not feel trapped and forced to do something they don’t feel like doing. Golan also explains and compare an institution with everyday people. Institutions require to be express, to interact, communicate and have confidence in order to evolve and get the work done, people need the same in order to be better citizens and be part of the community. According to “The Artist Will Have to Decide Whom to Serve” by Jeanne Van Heewisjk, culture affects people and their environment. Peoples beliefs, traditions, and ideas play an important role on social transformations, Even though, culture might be an exclusive topic, this has a huge impact on the creation of new ideas and public interactions. However, culture not always allows people to interact properly or to express any idea without hurting others. Jeanne questions all of this situations and asks us if it’s possible to communicate with manners and respect. The idea is to live in an environment where interaction and communication become part of been responsible and educated in such a way people can interact with respect and pride.

Scarlett Ramirez