In response to the question “is it possible to imagine cities with a culture of participatory sharing in which public space is utilized to literally serve the public?” based on the reading by Cahill it is not possible. Based on the culture we live on prejudice and suspicion had always been around. It has been around for years and there is still no solution to this unfortunate problem. It is sad how we cant send of our kids to school without having to be worried about something happening to them. The term “fit the description” is a very repulsive statement which in fact we can’t do anything about. There are good people and bad people out on the street how do you distinguish which from which? I understand both sides to the argument and what I can suggest is for cops to undergo a longer undercover surveillance before assuming that person “fits the description”.

On the other hand, based on the reading “fallen fruit” it did somewhat change my answer to yes it is possible to imagine cities with a culture of participation sharing in which public space is utilized to literally serve the public. Even thou the term public space is not fully there, with the participation of the homeowners and the community leaders. This can actually work. Maybe one gets scared when only one person comes by and starts picking your fruit you might think its an invader or something like that. But when you have the community itself coming down with a group it feels safer and maybe “normal behavior” after a certain amount of time. This, in fact, will create more interaction with your neighbors and your community. And you can get your voice heard more frequently.