Nordblom Company announced today that they have completed a 43,535 SF lease with The MITRE Corporation. MITRE, a not-for-profit organization that operates research and development (R&D) centers sponsored by the federal government, is expanding from its current campus headquarters located across the street from 201 Burlington Road.
“We have continued to expand our technical staff here in Bedford to respond to demands for new R&D work in areas such as cybersecurity and healthcare,” said Peter Sherlock, MITRE senior vice president and chief operating officer. “The building at 201 Burlington is in close proximity to our Bedford location and offers our employees a variety of amenities while serving as an extension of our of current campus.”
201 Burlington Road consists of two connected office buildings totaling 135,000 square feet. The buildings have received considerable improvements, including a complete demo-to-structure renovation which provides for a dramatic two-story atrium lobby, a new metal façade, energy efficient windows, advanced systems and attractive landscape work. Nordblom has also invested in a new, on-site cafe, bike storage, state-of-the-art fitness facility and shower/locker facilities to create a first-class office campus. Nearby amenities include a wide range of restaurants and retail, as well as MBTA bus service at the front door accessing both the Lowell and Alewife train stations. Situated in the center of the Route 128/Route 3 Tech Corridor, 201 Burlington Road offers unparalleled access to the region’s central highways and prominent visibility from Route 3 at Exit 26.
“We’re delighted that MITRE has chosen to expand their campus to 201 Burlington Road,” said Alexander Schnip, Vice President at Nordblom Company. “MITRE has a long-standing history as a successful and well respected organization in this market and we welcome them to our growing list of prestigious companies in this exciting campus.”