Rehabilitación del Espacio Público en el Sector de Puente Angosto: Una Exploración Comunitaria en el Barrio San Ignacio de Pamplona / Colombia.

Abstract

It describes a community intervention project aimed at transforming and revitalizing the public space in the San Ignacio neighborhood. The main objective of this project is to involve residents in the transformation of their environment, promoting safety and preventing criminal activities, while developing effective and sustainable strategies based on local knowledge. To carry out this research, an action research methodology was used, allowing active community participation at all stages of the process. This methodology facilitated understanding the needs and experiences of the inhabitants, ensuring that the proposed solutions were appropriate and effective for the specific context of the San Ignacio neighborhood. Continuous evaluations were also part of this approach, allowing adjustments to the interventions as needed. The target population for this research was the residents of the San Ignacio neighborhood, with a special focus on the Community Action Board and long-term residents, who have deep knowledge of the area and the ability to positively influence the community. The theoretical framework of the work is based on a comprehensive review of existing literature, covering studies on public space recovery, urban architecture and design, environmental psychology, urban sociology, and urban planning. This theoretical foundation provided a solid base for understanding the dynamics of public space and the importance of community participation in its rehabilitation. The proposal developed in this project was designed to address the main issues identified during the diagnosis, offering sustainable solutions tailored to the community's needs. The interventions aimed to improve public spaces and promote greater community integration and well-being. However, the project faced limitations, such as physical and social barriers that could hinder the participation and integration of different community groups in the process of public space recovery and redesign. Despite these limitations, the scope of the research is significant, as the project is expected to generate a positive and lasting impact on the lives of the residents of the San Ignacio neighborhood, significantly improving the quality of public spaces and fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility among residents.