Utilizing thermal comfort and walking facilities to propose a comfort walkability index (CWI) at the neighbourhood level

Many walkability indices have been developed by considering a range of specific indicators. However, comfort indicators at the neighbourhood scale and effects thermal generally not accounted for in such research. To this end, we propose index (CWI) micro-scale. The proposed tool is based on two questionnaires, 330 respondents answered first questionnaire, to evaluate relative coefficient each indicator (Cis). second questionnaire 282 using simple random sampling technique assess scores selected factors (Sis). We tested CWI areas city centre Annaba, Algeria, calculated physiological Equivalent temperature (PET) RayMan software average summer days from 7 a.m. 8 p.m. when heat humidity peaks are observed. results show that over 95% suggested were estimated as being very important necessary. dependent PET values perception. highest 40.95% 25.23% Colonial Old town respectively, correlated with neutral sensation (20°C–26 °C). was changing rarely acceptable quality uncomfortable level depending scores, however, Town defined low despite variability scores. This paper highlights importance assessing pedestrian facilities microscale heeding promoting satisfying walking experience.