Participatory prioritization of sustainable development projects in informal territories: A case study of Gran Yomasa, Usme, Bogotá, Colombia

Abstract: The article presents an innovative methodology to prioritize sustainable development projects in informal territories, applying the GERC-ES Method in Gran Yomasa, Usme, and Bogotá. Adopting a mixed quantitative-qualitative approach, the research selected 64 indicators that articulate key variables related to urban habitat and sustainability. The participatory process, which involved 53 community residents, 14 students, and 6 researchers, allowed defining and prioritizing 14 sustainable projects aligned with local needs. The projects were classified according to their impact on environmental, social, and economic dimensions, as well as their alignment with sustainable development goals, which ensured relevant and applicable interventions in similar contexts. The proposed methodology highlights the importance of integrating the community in planning and prioritization, promoting sustainable and equitable solutions that respond to the problems of the territory.