location-scoring

name	location-scoring
description	Location scoring scorecard. Referenced by the location-analyst agent for systematic real estate location evaluation. Use for requests involving 'location analysis', 'location assessment', or 'commercial area analysis'. On-site inspections and surveying are out of scope.

Location Scoring — Location Evaluation Scorecard

Systematizes the location-analyst agent's location analysis capabilities.

Location Evaluation Framework

Weighted Scorecard

Evaluation Category	Weight (Residential)	Weight (Commercial)	Weight (Office)
Transit Accessibility	25%	20%	30%
Living Infrastructure	20%	10%	10%
School District	20%	5%	5%
Development Catalysts	15%	20%	20%
Population/Commercial Area	5%	25%	15%
Environment/Safety	10%	10%	10%
Future Value	5%	10%	10%

Category Scoring Criteria

Transit Accessibility

Score	Criteria
5	Subway station within 5-minute walk, 2+ lines
4	Subway station within 10-minute walk, multiple bus routes
3	Subway station within 15-minute walk, major road access
2	Subway distant, bus-dependent
1	Poor public transit, personal vehicle required

School District (Residential)

Score	Criteria
5	Top-tier specialized schools, dense tutoring district
4	Strong school district, good educational environment
3	Average school district, basic educational facilities
2	Weak school district, limited tutoring options
1	Inadequate educational infrastructure

Development Catalysts

Score	Criteria
5	Confirmed development (under construction/in effect), direct beneficiary
4	Confirmed development, indirect beneficiary
3	In progress (permitting stage)
2	Planning stage (uncertain)
1	No catalysts or presence of nuisance facilities

Commercial Area Analysis Framework

Commercial Area Types

Type	Characteristics	Suitable Businesses
Transit Hub	High foot traffic, high rents	F&B, convenience stores, pharmacies
Office District	Weekday lunch crowd, office workers	Restaurants, cafes, convenience stores
Residential Area	Stable, repeat customers	Grocery, laundry, tutoring centers
University Area	Young demographic, trend-driven	Cafes, bars, fashion retail
Tourist Area	Weekends/peak season, high variability	Dining, souvenirs, lodging

Foot Traffic Analysis

Evaluation Metrics:
- Average weekday foot traffic
- Average weekend foot traffic
- Time-of-day distribution (peak times)
- Age/gender breakdown
- Purpose (commuting/shopping/leisure)

Data Sources:
- National statistics foot traffic data
- Credit card transaction data
- On-site surveys (2 hours x 3 time slots)

Future Value Assessment

Development Potential Indicators

Indicator	Positive Signal	Negative Signal
Population Trends	Inflow > Outflow	Population decline
Transaction Volume	Upward trend	Decline/stagnation
New Supply	Balanced (relative to demand)	Oversupply
Development Plans	Express rail, new towns, industrial parks	Restrictions, nuisance facilities
Rental Demand	Waitlist demand exists	Rising vacancies

Location Comparison Report Template

## Location Comparison: Area A vs Area B vs Area C

### Overall Scores

| Category | Area A | Area B | Area C |
|----------|--------|--------|--------|
| Transit | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... |
| **Weighted Total** | **4.12** | **3.75** | **3.90** |

### Strengths & Weaknesses Summary

#### Area A
- Strengths: [Specific strengths]
- Weaknesses: [Specific weaknesses]
- Opportunities: [Development catalysts, etc.]
- Threats: [Risk factors]

### Investment Opinion
[Overall assessment and ranked recommendation]

Quality Checklist

Item	Criteria
Evaluation Categories	All 7 categories with weights applied
Comparison Targets	3 or more locations
Data Basis	Public data utilized
On-Site Verification	Photos/field notes
SWOT	SWOT analysis per location
Future Outlook	3-5 year forecast