Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Landscape Architecture Solutions
Founded in 1975, The LA Group has established itself as a leader in landscape architecture and civil engineering. Our multidisciplinary team of landscape architects, civil engineers, planners, and environmental scientists delivers innovative solutions that exceed client expectations. With a 50-year legacy of excellence, we specialize in designing sustainable spaces for government, education, sports, recreation, and private development projects. Our work includes award-winning revitalizations of historic sites like Olana State Historic Site and the Lake Placid Olympic Center.We combine ingenuity, reliability, and an unparalleled work ethic to create functional, vibrant environments that honor cultural heritage while addressing modern needs. Our national cemetery projects and cemetery sustainability initiatives demonstrate our commitment to preserving community legacies through thoughtful design.
Services
Landscape Architecture
Site/Civil Engineering
Cemetery Design
Historic Preservation
Sustainability Planning
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of experience in landscape architecture and civil engineering
- Our multidisciplinary team includes certified landscape architects and engineers
- We implement innovative solutions for historic cemetery preservation
- Our team has completed award-winning projects like the Lake Placid Olympic Center
- We provide sustainable design solutions for diverse market sectors
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Services
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architecture services create functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. We design environments that balance human needs with ecological sustainability. Our team develops comprehensive plans for parks, campuses, and urban spaces that enhance community value while maintaining environmental integrity.
Site/Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering solutions for infrastructure projects. Our services include site analysis, drainage systems, and utility planning. Our engineers ensure all projects meet regulatory requirements while optimizing functionality and long-term sustainability for both public and private developments.
Cemetery Design
Our cemetery design services focus on creating dignified, sustainable spaces that honor veterans and community members. We develop master plans for new national cemeteries while preserving historic burial grounds through innovative preservation strategies that maintain cultural significance and meet modern needs.
Historic Preservation
We specialize in restoring and revitalizing historic landscapes. Our experts preserve cultural heritage through careful documentation, material analysis, and adaptive reuse strategies. Recent projects include the award-winning restoration of Olana State Historic Site and Niagara Falls State Park improvements.
Sustainability Planning
Our sustainability planning integrates eco-friendly practices into all projects. We develop strategies for water conservation, energy efficiency, and habitat restoration. Our team helps clients achieve LEED certification and implement long-term environmental stewardship programs across diverse project types.
People
Lisa Tonneson-McCorkell
Associate Principal
Lisa Tonneson-McCorkell leads cemetery sustainability initiatives at The LA Group. With extensive experience in historic preservation, she develops innovative strategies to maintain cultural heritage while addressing modern community needs through comprehensive site planning and environmental stewardship.
Questions
What services does The LA Group offer?
We provide landscape architecture, civil engineering, and planning services for projects including historic preservation, sports facilities, cemeteries, and sustainable development.
How long has The LA Group been in business?
We've been delivering design excellence since 1975, celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2025.
What makes The LA Group unique?
Our multidisciplinary approach combines landscape architecture, engineering, and environmental science expertise to create innovative, sustainable solutions for complex projects.
Do you work on historic preservation projects?
Yes, we specialize in historic site preservation, including award-winning work at Olana State Historic Site and Niagara Falls State Park.
Reviews (1)
Tom Roohan
Jul 10, 2016
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The team at The L A Group have been a pleasure to work with on my historic redevelopment project at "The Mill" and the new development "Sydney Hill". Both were accomplished in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. I will never use anyone else.
