Gestión de proyectos comunitarios para la sostenibilidad urbana: análisis del programa Centinelas Urbanas de la Fundación Fundamb

Abstract

The Urban Sentinels project, led by the Fundamb Foundation, emerges as a response to the deterioration and neglect of public spaces in Bucaramanga, where low citizen participation and discontinuity in environmental policies have generated a negative perception of parks and green areas, with only 49% citizen satisfaction. The main objective is to evaluate how the application of project management methodologies enhances the effectiveness of communitybased urban sustainability initiatives, linking theory with social and environmental practice. The core problem lies in the disconnect between institutional strategies and residents’ daily practices, which hinders the consolidation of lasting changes in behavior and the preservation of urban spaces. A mixed qualitative and quantitative approach is adopted through a case study, using semi-structured interviews, focus groups, document analysis, surveys, and the measurement of indicators such as waste separation volume, number of restored parks, and community participation. The methodological scope is descriptive and correlational, with an exploratory component, allowing for the characterization of results, analysis of variable relationships, and guidance for future research. Expected results aim to demonstrate that planning, execution, and monitoring under project management principles improve urban sustainability, and that community training and ownership foster positive environmental habits and strengthen social cohesion. In conclusion, systematic community project management is an effective tool to address urban environmental and social challenges, providing academic value and practical recommendations for replicating similar initiatives in other contexts in Colombia