The LA Group, Landscape Architecture and
Engineering PC announced the acquisition of
HMH Site & Sports Design in Ithaca.
The expansion brings a new office in Ithaca,
six new staff members, and an increased focus
on resorts and recreation, including a niche in
athletic fields, the company said.
Founded in 1974, The LA Group is a 46-person
landscape architecture and engineering
firm based in Saratoga Springs. It’s built a
regional and national reputation working for
the Veterans Administration, the National
Park Service, developers and municipalities
for urban revitalization and clients such as the
Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta.
HMH was founded in 2005 as a boutique
firm specializing in athletic facilities. Over
the past 10 years, it has worked on projects
for Farmingdale State College, SUNY Cortland,
Binghamton University, and the Niagara Falls
City School District, among others.
"We're excited to welcome the entire HMH
team, grow our presence in Central New York,
the Southern Tier, and Long Island, and expand
our existing recreational services with topnotch
sports and athletic planning and design,"
said Joe Sporko, president of The LA Group.
Scott Hughes, former president of HMH
Site & Sports Design, said, "When you talk
about landscape architecture firms with national
impact, you always hear about The LA
Group. Now, our clients will benefit from their
breadth of experience and our team will gain
talented mentors. I'm proud that our history
is merging with The LA Group's and confident
that our level of service is only amplified with
this change."
"With fresh talent and a collaborative culture
and vision, we're ready to step up to the
plate. I'm excited by the possibilities ahead
and our ability to compete in a new way," said
C. Michael Ingersoll, vice president of The
LA Group.
The LA Group is a design firm that provides
environmental analysis, land planning, and
civil engineering for public space planning,
colleges and institutions, government projects,
parks and recreational facilities, and private
initiatives.
Founded in 1974, The LA Group has an
established reputation for excellence, which is
reflected in the number of continuing client
relationships that we maintain in addition to
awards for design excellence. For more information
on the firm, its services and its projects,
visit www.thelagroup.com.