CC-BYTola, AniMeunier, PaulLouis Peshkopia, TeutaBisha, Geri2024-12-112024-12-112024978-94-64981-82-7https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14235/2334Game changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024Cities are currently confronting with a variety of challenges stemming from climate conditions, urbanization, and urban planning, resulting in increasing social, health, and economic issues. This study specifically examines the Mediterranean coastline promenades in Albania, France, and Italy as a unique type of built environment. The aim of this study is to examine the influence of different cooling system scenarios on the thermal comfort experienced by pedestrians, while considering climate data. We generate multiple scenarios by analyzing ways to mitigate urban heat island (UHI) effects. These strategies include revitalizing promenades by replacing current pavements, utilizing water bodies and sprays, increasing the presence of artificial shade, considering the proper greenery, and implementing advanced cooling systems using smart technologies. Keywords: Mediterranean coastal promenades, urban heat islands, outdoor thermal comfortEnglishopenAccessconferenceObject1334-1356