Boston, MA According to WiredScore, the pioneer behind the international standard for cutting-edge Internet connectivity in office buildings, over 30 of National Development’s Boston-area properties, totaling more than 3 million s/f of office space, have been awarded Wired Certification. National Development – one of New England’s largest real estate development companies – sought out Wired Certification to distinguish its buildings for offering superior tech infrastructure, a credential of ever-growing importance as the city grows as a tech hub.

The 34 certified buildings – located in Boston, Bedford, Burlington, Charlestown, Foxborough, Framingham, Medford, Woburn, Westborough, and Westwood – comprise some of the region’s most desirable office spaces, including The District Burlington, Unicorn Park, and Constitution Center.

“Strong connectivity has never been more important to companies seeking office space, particularly as Boston’s tech sector flourishes,” said Arie Barendrecht, CEO and co-founder of WiredScore.

“By certifying a vast swath of its portfolio, National Development is demonstrating its commitment to providing tenants with the high-quality tech capabilities they need to succeed.”

“The Wired Certification seal gives our properties a competitive edge,” said Andrew Gallinaro, Senior Vice President of Asset Management at National Development. “Tenants and brokers can easily identify our buildings as the best in which to grow their business, due to the investments we’ve made in technology infrastructure. Strong connectivity is a critical component of our mission to foster vibrant, creative workspaces for tenants of all types.”

To achieve certification, properties must meet rigorous standards developed in conjunction with the top minds in the tech and commercial real estate industries. These standards include the number and quality of Internet service providers, bandwidth capabilities, and the reliability of connections based on the building’s infrastructure.

WiredScore powers the economic engine of cities around the world by championing cutting-edge tech infrastructure in commercial buildings. Launched in 2013 in partnership with the City of New York, WiredScore is the pioneer behind the international Wired Certification standard that evaluates and distinguishes best-in-class Internet connectivity in commercial buildings. Connectivity is a critical need in an increasingly tech-driven economy, and the widely recognized Wired Certification seal is a trusted symbol that Identifies buildings that have been independently certified to provide the leading-edge Internet infrastructure that businesses require to thrive. More than 650 properties—totaling 250 million s/f of office space in over 50 cities—have achieved Wired Certification through providing superior tech capabilities for their tenants. For more information on earning Wired Certification or to find Wired Certified buildings, visit: http://wiredscore.com/

For over 25 years, National Development has been one of the most active real estate development and property management firms in Massachusetts. Specializing in mixed-use, retail, multi-family, commercial and senior housing projects, National Development and its affiliates have developed over 28 million s/f of space and currently are managing over 9 million s/f and 2,200 residential units.