Boston’s suburbs offer innovative new office spaces set in a unique, relaxing natural landscape. Highways such as Route 128, as well as commuter railroads and bikeways, offer convenient commutes and short travel times to Downtown Boston. Here are four of the latest office developments that are bringing new energy and the latest modern amenities to Boston’s suburbs:

Union Point

Just 12 miles from Downtown Boston, South Weymouth’s 1,500-acre Union Point development will present a unique live, work and play environment upon completion. Union Point will feature six million square feet of new commercial space surrounded by over one thousand acres of open space and 50 miles of trails. Union Point workers will have the choice of living in one of Union Point’s 4,000 homes or commuting via car or public transit. Route 3 is located a short drive away, and the South Weymouth commuter rail station is located on site! Union Point will provide a unique blend of a centralized urban environment and the expanse and fresh air of the South Weymouth countryside. Learn more about Union Point here.

The District Burlington

The District Burlington is redeveloping a former corporate campus into a modern, efficient, walkable work community. In doing so, The District Burlington is redefining suburban office space, introducing prime retail options such as Island Creek Oyster Bar and Pressed Café. The District Burlington offers prime visibility from Route 128 and is set in a lush green landscape with walking trails and public green space. Workspaces ranging from 1,000 to 200,000 square feet featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, open floor plans and other modern amenities are now available and leasing. Learn more about The District Burlington here.

POST

Located along Route 128 in Waltham, POST is repurposing a former U.S. Postal Service distribution center into a 395,000 square foot state-of-the-art office development. Post will feature an open floor plan and exposed ceiling beams with abundant natural sunlight. Amenities at POST will include a 16,000-square foot courtyard and an underground parking garage. This vintage modern development will be open in Summer 2017. Learn more about POST here.

115 Hartwell Avenue

115 Hartwell Avenue is creating 91,000 square feet of energy-efficient, LEED-certified sustainable commercial space. Located in Lexington convenient to Route 128 and the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway, 115 Hartwell Avenue is readily accessible. The building, opening in the first quarter of 2017, is attracting progressive tenants such as preclinical genetic medicine company Wave Life Sciences, who has leased 58,000 square feet. Learn more about 115 Hartwell Avenue here.