Boston is the top spot for life sciences companies this year, according to a new report from CommercialCafe, earning top marks for its large life sciences workforce and for having the largest real estate market for the subsector.
Life sciences accounted for 24.8 million square feet of office space in Boston, with 14 million square feet of that LEED-certified. CommercialCafe analysts say the area is "poised for significant further expansion," with an additional 23.8 million square feet of upcoming projects under construction.
Boston also ranked sixth of the markets the firm surveyed for life sciences educational attainment, with more than 840,000 residents over age 25 holding at least a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related fields.
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