From the three rightmost columns in Table 8.7, the weighted scores are summed. The bus terminal area has a low score and can be excluded from further consideration.

The other two sites are virtually identical in total score. The city may now want to consider other factors, including political ones, in selecting between the two remaining sites.

TABLE 8.7 Potential Clinic Sites in Washington, DC POTENTIAL LOCATIONS* HOMELESS FACTOR Accessibility for addicts Annual lease cost Inconspicuous Accessibility for health staff WEIGHTED SCORES BUS IMPORTANCE WEIGHT SHELTER (2ND AND CITY HALL (14TH AND TERMINAL BUS AREA (7TH HOMELESS CITY TERMINAL D, SE) U, NW) AND H, NW) SHELTER HALL AREA 5 9 7 7 45 35 35 3 60 10 3 18 30 9 3 5 2 7 15 6 21 2 m 6 2 6 12 4 Total scores: 84 83 69