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LaBella Associates Engineering | Architecture | Environmental | Planning

Services:

• Architecture
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Consulting
• Planning and Grant Administration
• Natural Gas Support Services
• Survey & Construction Inspection
• Program Management Services
• Power Systems Engineering


Since 1978, LaBella Associates has helped clients achieve success through specialized architectural, engineering, environmental consulting, and planning services.

The New York Association of Towns - NYAOT recently published the September/October 2026 issue of their magazine, Talk of...
10/23/2026

The New York Association of Towns - NYAOT recently published the September/October 2026 issue of their magazine, Talk of the Towns, and featured authors include LaBella’s Environmental Impact Group Program Manager Frances Kabat, JD, and Director of Planning Edward Flynn, AICP!

In “What New York Municipalities Need to Know About the 2026 SEQRA Amendments” (page 16), Frances explains the recent updates to SEQRA and distills them down to how municipalities can navigate the changes.

In “Considerations for Selling Municipal Property for Development” (page 46), Ed discusses types of excess municipal property, outlines key considerations for municipalities evaluating the disposition of underutilized property, and explores strategies for maximizing public benefit.

📖 Read the September/October 2026 issue of Talk of the Towns:https://labellapc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/New-York-Association-of-Towns-Talk-of-the-Towns_Sept-Oct-2026.pdf

Congratulations to Eric Witschi, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP, Senior Project Manager at LaBella, on receiving the 2026 Associate ...
10/22/2026

Congratulations to Eric Witschi, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP, Senior Project Manager at LaBella, on receiving the 2026 Associate Healthcare Hero Award from the Central New York Society of Healthcare Engineers (CNYSHE)! 👏

An active member of CNYSHE/American Society for Health Care Engineering for 12 years, Eric has spent the past five years serving on its Education Committee, helping develop and coordinate educational programming for healthcare facilities professionals throughout the region.

This recognition celebrates his dedication to sharing knowledge, supporting his peers, and advancing the healthcare facilities community.

Read more about Eric’s contributions to CNYSHE and the impact that earned him this recognition: https://labellapc.com/news/eric-witschi-honored-with-2026-associate-healthcare-hero-award/

Join Construction Services Regional Leader Gary Aber and Construction/SUE Project Coordinator Micky Amato next week at U...
10/21/2026

Join Construction Services Regional Leader Gary Aber and Construction/SUE Project Coordinator Micky Amato next week at UDig NY's 6th Annual Damage Prevention Conference & Expo in Niagara Falls, NY, as they present "Construction by the Numbers: A Contractor's Crib-Sheet to Regulations."

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 1:35 p.m.

Their session will cover OSHA requirements, NYSDOT standards, MUTCD WZTC protocols, UDig NY rules, DEC oversight, and more, providing contractors with a clear, concise reference to help them stay compliant.

Learn more about the conference and expo: https://udigny.org/get-involved/upcoming-events-training/conference/

Two honors, one exciting celebration!LaBella is proud to celebrate two recognitions from the New York Upstate Chapter - ...
10/21/2026

Two honors, one exciting celebration!

LaBella is proud to celebrate two recognitions from the New York Upstate Chapter - American Planning Association at the 2026 Upstate NY Planning Conference, held October 14–16, 2026, in Albany, New York!

👏 City of Corning’s Comprehensive Plan – Silver Award, Comprehensive Planning Category

👏 Chris Round, AICP – Distinguished Leader Planner Emeritus Award

Learn more about both honorees on our website. https://labellapc.com/news/american-planning-association-new-york-upstate-chapter-honors-comprehensive-plan-project-and-retired-labella-planner/

Please join us in congratulating Chris, the City of Corning, and our project team on these outstanding achievements!

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When it comes to celebrating wastewater treatment improvements, an ordinary ribbon just won’t cut it. 🧻✂️On October 15, ...
10/19/2026

When it comes to celebrating wastewater treatment improvements, an ordinary ribbon just won’t cut it. 🧻✂️

On October 15, LaBella joined Village officials, NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation representatives, and fellow project contributors to cut a toilet paper ribbon at the Village of Webster’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, celebrating a decade-long, $15.9 million improvement project.

Behind the playful ribbon was an important investment in essential infrastructure. First opened in 1934, the plant treats an average of 1.3 million gallons of wastewater daily. These improvements help the facility meet modern standards and protect residents, businesses, and the environment.

LaBella is proud to have partnered with the Village on the project for more than a decade, providing multidisciplinary engineering services and support from initial evaluation and planning through construction. Learn more about this project on our website: https://labellapc.com/news/an-unconventional-ribbon-for-an-essential-investment/

Members of LaBella’s Waste & Recycling team are heading to the Tennessee Solid Waste Directors Association’s 2026 Fall C...
10/19/2026

Members of LaBella’s Waste & Recycling team are heading to the Tennessee Solid Waste Directors Association’s 2026 Fall Conference in Cookeville, TN, next week—and we’re looking forward to leading two sessions.

📅 Monday, October 26 | 12:15 p.m.
Training Program Manager Jeffrey Fantell, PE, will conduct regulatory training for public convenience centers, transfer stations, and landfills, covering permitting, operations, compliance, and safety.

📅 Tuesday, October 27 | 9:30 a.m.
Sustainability Manager Daniel Brooks, CHMP®, will present “Lithium Battery Safety,” covering battery types, common hazards, warning signs of damaged or defective batteries, and emergency response procedures to help protect waste and recycling personnel.

Learn more about the conference: https://www.tswda.org/conference

How can communities expand housing opportunities? 🏡 Join Senior Planner Matthew G. Rogers and Planner Mirren Galway at t...
10/16/2026

How can communities expand housing opportunities? 🏡

Join Senior Planner Matthew G. Rogers and Planner Mirren Galway at the Capital District Regional Planning Commission’s Annual Planning and Zoning Workshop in Troy, NY, for their presentation “Unlocking Housing Choices.”

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.

Matthew and Mirren will explore a range of regulatory reforms communities can consider, from minor targeted updates and “gentle density measures” to larger-scale overhauls, commercial corridor retrofits, and mixed-use revitalization.

They’ll also share effective methods that communities can use to audit existing land use patterns, evaluate current zoning barriers, and engage residents and stakeholders to build local consensus around housing solutions.

Learn more and register for the workshop here: https://cdrpc.org/2026-cdrpc-planning-and-zoning-workshop

Modernizing collegiate athletic facilities doesn’t have to mean putting the season on hold. In a recent article publishe...
10/15/2026

Modernizing collegiate athletic facilities doesn’t have to mean putting the season on hold.

In a recent article published by University Business, LaBella’s Higher Education Studio Manager Jerry DeRomanis, AIA, and Project Manager Jessica Kruse, AIA, explain how thoughtful planning and phased construction can help colleges and universities improve athletic facilities while maintaining campus operations.

Drawing on Rochester Institute of Technology’s Judson Stadium project, completed in 2026, they share how a multiphase approach transformed RIT’s athletic campus while keeping athletic seasons alive.

💡 Their recommendations:

• Plan beyond individual facilities. Consider the entire campus’s long-term needs.
• Make every phase count. Design improvements to support future projects and minimize rework.
• Prioritize uninterrupted operations. Plan around athletic seasons, campus events, and temporary facility needs.

📖 Read the full article in University Business: https://universitybusiness.com/how-to-upgrade-athletic-facilities-without-missing-a-season/

We’re pleased to share that Senior Environmental Engineer Jared Pristach, PE, WEDG, will be a featured speaker at the Oc...
10/15/2026

We’re pleased to share that Senior Environmental Engineer Jared Pristach, PE, WEDG, will be a featured speaker at the October Chapter Meeting of the Genesee Finger Lakes Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association taking place next week in Rochester, NY.

📅Wednesday, October 21 | 12:00 p.m.

Jared’s presentation, “Climate Adaptation in the Finger Lakes,” will examine how aging infrastructure and a changing climate affect the way communities respond to flooding, extreme heat, changing precipitation patterns, and other climate hazards.

Key presentation highlights include:

• Anticipated changes to climate hazards across the Finger Lakes
• Case studies showing how nature-based solutions can help communities address these challenges.
• How nature-based solutions can provide critical benefits beyond climate resilience, such as reducing areal flooding and harmful algal blooms.

Learn more and register here: https://gflawma.wildapricot.org/event-6836038

Please join us in congratulating Fior Perez, PE, on earning her Professional Engineer license!Since joining LaBella in 2...
10/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Fior Perez, PE, on earning her Professional Engineer license!

Since joining LaBella in 2024, Fior has been a valuable member of our Transportation Division in Brooklyn, NY, contributing to roadway safety, traffic operations, and transportation improvement projects, including the redevelopment of Broadway Commons Mall.

We're proud to celebrate her achievement and look forward to her continued success!

Learn more about Fior and her accomplishment: https://labellapc.com/news/fior-perez-earns-professional-engineer-license/

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Rochester, NY
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