"We are one of the very few facilities in the state that has this type of bandwidth," says Dan Krysiak, vice president at McFarland & Finch, which is promoting the site. "To have this type of technology in place is a tremendous asset."

Krysiak notes that after construction, these buildings will provide the kind of creative environment that high-tech companies want with high ceilings, large windows and exposed beams. Companies will also be able to easily expand within the facility as they grow. Krysiak emphasizes that companies' decision to move here will also be economically driven. "We will be charging about $13 per square foot while on route 128 they are charging about $40 per square foot."

A commuter rail service to Fitchburg and the prospect of a reverse commute could make this area appealing to some start-ups. The Clock Tower Place, a similar venture in nearby Natick, is now almost fully leased. "Things are moving out this way," says Fitchburg. "Route 495 is growing and we're taking it one step further."