The Community Installation: A community-centric design process for enhancing the structure of the social layer utilizing community stories in urban informal settlements, Sri Lanka Part 2 Project 2025 Gihan Malshan University of Moratuwa | Sri Lanka The settlement of Nagaswatta is situated in Colombo 04, Kirulapana, within the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Established in 1962, the initial development of this community was closely linked to a local dump mill and quarry. This section will evaluate the settlement in relation to its origins as a work-based community. Between 1985 and 1990, the dump yard ceased operations, and the quarry was exhausted by 1999.Consequently, the primary means of income for the settlement underwent a significant transformation. Initially, income generation occurred within the settlement itself.However, from 2000 to 2005, the community's income-generating methods shifted, with residents increasingly seeking employment outside of Nagaswatta.The design project employs a community- centric approach rooted in a Community Participatory Design process. The methodology involves identifying the existing social structure and enhancing the lives of the community members through a study of their stories and experiences. The aim is to add value that is meaningful and relevant to their way of living. Accordingly, the design thesis points out a new method to enhance the social dignity of the community in such informal settlements. Where the design intervention transforms their social life by adding a value addition to the existing social process. Through this, integration with other social layers, development of social capital and opening up new opportunities occur. Tutor(s)