Urban Harmony: Integrating Spatial Suitability and Socio-Economic Factors to Enhance Quality of Life in Kotalama Riverbank Settlements, Malang City, Indonesia

This study aims to understand the influence of spatial suitability and standard of living on the quality of life of residents in the riverside settlement of Kotalama, Malang City, in the context of sustainable urban planning.The methodology applied involves the use of Geographic Information System (GIS)-based overlay analysis to evaluate land use suitability, as well as the use of multiple linear regression analysis to examine the relationship between the standard of living variables and community-reported perceptions of quality of life.The results show that increasing distance from the river, improving housing quality, and increasing asset ownership are significantly associated with improved quality of life.These results emphasize the importance of integrating spatial suitability and socio-economic factors into urban planning policies to support sustainable development.The implications of this study are highly relevant to the achievement of SDG 11 which targets the creation of inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities.This study proposes that urban planning policies should prioritize improving housing quality and providing better access to infrastructure to improve quality of life, while reducing the risk of natural disasters such as floods and landslides.