A group of geography students conducted an Environmental Quality Survey (EQS) at an urban regeneration site in a city center to evaluate the success of a new pedestrianisation scheme.
Their recorded scores for Site B are shown in the bipolar evaluation matrix below:
| Environmental Indicator | -2 | -1 | 0 | +1 | +2 | Environmental Indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High levels of traffic congestion | ✓ | Fully pedestrianised / car-free | ||||
| Large amounts of visual blight | ✓ | Visually attractive landscaping | ||||
| Pavements narrow and cracked | ✓ | Wide, well-maintained paving | ||||
| High levels of air pollution | ✓ | Clean, fresh air quality | ||||
| Severe lack of street furniture | ✓ | Abundant seating and bins |
Determine the total environmental quality score for Site B.