Political contestation of public space on local community

Abstract Contestation of public space is now used as further option due to the lack land availability caused by increasing demand for space. The presence a provides various benefits social, economic and political lives in society. Politics this study about power micro-scale formed local actors. actors who have certain interest which cause conflict or contestation existence social identity. Banjir Kanal Timur (BKT) one that contested several such government, street vendor ruler figures. purpose research see how use results from their interests’, especially maintaining identity existence, extending territory, exploiting available resources. This qualitative field observations, in-depth interview, description analysis. show not only marked activities matters but also communication. condition gives birth negotiation, formation, deals it. divided into zones rulers. These are signs installing banners, pegging with community flags, establishing posts large meeting place area