In total, nine variables were determined to identify equitable development opportunities and space availability for 30 transit stations in Boston. We then ranked each location separately according to their physical capacity and equitable development opportunities. We used a score ranging from 1 through 5, with 5 being the highest opportunity.

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Then, using both scores (social and physical opportunity), we created a bivariate matrix to rank all study areas. Those zones with the highest equitable development and space availability scores were prioritized for the next phase.