re: #5 makeitstop

It was a whole lot more difficult for people to use the park while the protesters were there - and those involved in the Green Market and food stands that used to set up shop there on a daily basis would argue that they were deprived of their use and enjoyment of the park despite their being in compliance with local law, but anyone could make their way through the park while the protests were ongoing.

The Green Market relocated as a result of the protests, and many of the food vendors relocated - some to across Broadway, and others simply found other spots in Lower Manhattan.