The LA Group is currently immersed in planning and execution for the preparation of the 2023 Winter World University Games in Lake Placid. We’re thrilled to see Lake Placid and the venues we’ve worked on for years featured on The Today Show! https://www.today.com/video/feel-like-an-olympian-for-the-day-at-lake-placid-132072517869 Check out the gallery of progress photos…
The Pitney Meadows Community Farm located along the west side of Saratoga Springs represents a highly valued agricultural resource for the city, its residents and the surrounding communities. The depth of the city’s commitment to this resource was illustrated in the 2002 Open Spaces Resources Plan and the 2015 Comprehensive…
Eliminating “make or break” moments Public open spaces, such as parks, are often complex environments that present many wayfinding and navigation challenges for new and repeat visitors alike. As parks and public places evolve over time, signage can be forgotten. Sometimes changes are made piece-by-piece creating a mismatched system. Other…
A Peaceful, Relaxing Retreat The Malta Meditation Garden, designed by principal Mike Ingersoll, was recently featured in Landscape Architect and Specifier News, an industry trade magazine. The magazine featured the article as part of their series on stewardship, documenting pro bono projects of licensed landscape architects around the country. The garden…
Low Impact Design (LID) for Stormwater Management Stormwater can be one of the larger challenges institutions face. Between municipal permitting, NYSDEC, and EPA regulations for managing runoff and reducing pollutants, finding an effective solution can be a daunting task. On top of that, the easiest answer isn’t always the most attractive…
Navigating from place to place is a fundamental human activity and an integral part of everyday life. Where are you? Where are you heading to? How do you get there? In a world where we are often travelling to new places and at high speeds, finding your way has never…
Four ways to prepare for FEMA’s EHP review NYSDHSES (New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services) and FEMA’s program and funding necessities were realized after several storm-related disasters within the last five years. These events include Hurricane Irene (DR-4020), Tropical Storm Lee (DR-4039), Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) and the…
The LA Group helps Yaddo address changing needs with master plan Yaddo is an artists’ community in Saratoga Springs, New York. Founded in the early 1900s by Katrina and Spenser Trask, it remains an exclusive retreat where artists work on their craft without interruption on a beautiful, 400-acre property….
The LA Group pairs “truth with beauty” and integrates Autodesk 3ds Max into workflow In May 2015, The LA Group began a new adventure: starting the process of integrating building information modeling (BIM) into our workflow through the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk 3ds Max. While it is…
The LA Group has had the pleasure of working with the Wiawaka Holiday House, a national historic site. Through long-range planning and design innovation, Wiawaka is well situated to adapt to contemporary visitor needs while honoring its unique place in women’s history. What is Wiawaka? Wiawaka was founded in 1903…
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