<![CDATA[Thermal comfort in pedestrian pathways is a critical aspect of urban public space design, especially in humid tropical climates such as Pontianak City. This study aims to identify the microclimate thermal comfort of the Jenderal Ahmad Yani Pedestrian Pathway using a quantitative approach. Data were collected by measuring microclimate parameters namely air temperature (Ta), globe temperature (Tg), relative humidity (HR), and wind speed (v) at six locations with ten measurement points representing seven physical condition variations over four days during morning (07:00-09:00), midday (11:00-14:00), and afternoon (16:00-18:00) periods. Questionnaires were distributed to 50 respondents to obtain anthropometric data for calculating skin surface area in Sangkertadi's (2013) thermal comfort formulation. Results show that variation one (the pathway in front of the Untan Auditorium Park) with trees on both sides and proper vegetation distribution exhibits the most favorable thermal comfort. All measurement points fall in the slightly hot to hot category during midday. Design recommendations include architectural shade structures combined with climbing vegetation, Trembesi tree planting, and the addition of shrubs and ornamental pot plants.]]>
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