Geographia Technica, Vol 15, Special Issue 2020, pp. 151-158

THE ENVIRONMENTAL THERMAL COMFORT ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC SPACE IN JETAYU PARK, PEKALONGAN CITY

Rhisa Aidilla SUPRAPTO, Ani Hastuti ARTHASARI

DOI: 10.21163/GT_2020.151.32

ABSTRACT: The study examined the thermal conditions in Jetayu Park, Pekalongan City. Pekalongan city is known as the City of Coast with high temperatures, so the impact on the inconvenience of outdoor activities, especially in the daytime. On the other hand, the City Government is trying to increase public space as a green space function to improve the microclimate in Pekalongan City. Jetayu Park was chosen as a case study because the site is in a strategic position and a high level of use compared to four other public spaces. In this study, a field survey conducted in May 2019, which was a transitional month between the dry season and the rainy season. Observation of the activities of the use of Jetayu Park was carried out in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Besides, observation of the velocity, humidity, and air temperature also done using the Envirometer to find out the thermal conditions in the area. The results show that during the daytime activities at Jetayu Park are very few when compared to morning and evening. It is also reinforced by thermal condition measurement data, which shows conditions during the day do not meet thermal comfort.


Keywords: Envirometer Microclimate, Public Space, Thermal Comfort, Sustainable

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