The Chazen Companies Advisor Blog https://labellapc.com/ An engineering, land surveying, land planning, landscape architecture, environmental and sustainable design consulting blog. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:36:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Press Conference Marks Completion of Empire State Trail Economic Impact Study https://labellapc.com/news/press-conference-marks-completion-of-empire-state-trail-economic-impact-study/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:11:43 +0000 https://labellapc.com/?p=29776 The post Press Conference Marks Completion of Empire State Trail Economic Impact Study appeared first on LaBella.

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LaBella Project Manager, Michael Cocquyt

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]]> LaBella Congratulates Our Newest Professional Engineer, Jaimie Evans, PE! https://labellapc.com/news/labella-congratulates-our-newest-professional-engineer-jaimie-evans-pe/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://labellapc.com/?p=29753 The post LaBella Congratulates Our Newest Professional Engineer, Jaimie Evans, PE! appeared first on LaBella.

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]]> Empire State Trail Economic Impact Study https://labellapc.com/projects/empire-state-trail-economic-impact-study/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:55:37 +0000 https://labellapc.com/?post_type=projects&p=29653 The post Empire State Trail Economic Impact Study appeared first on LaBella.

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Press Conference Announces Study Completion

On June 9, 2026, LaBella Associates joined Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and project partners in Albany, New York, for a press conference marking the completion of a landmark economic impact study of the Empire State Trail.

Photo Credit: Parks & Trails New York

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Town and Village of Stillwater Open Space and Trails Master Plan
Town of Stillwater Bike Feasibility Study
Kaal Rock Parks and Suspended Walkway

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]]> LaBella Congratulates Our Newest Professional Landscape Architect, Bradley Rush, PLA! https://labellapc.com/news/labella-congratulates-our-newest-professional-landscape-architect-bradley-rush-pla/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:24:55 +0000 https://labellapc.com/?p=29741 The post LaBella Congratulates Our Newest Professional Landscape Architect, Bradley Rush, PLA! appeared first on LaBella.

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]]> LaBella Joining Panel Discussions at BCONE’s Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop https://labellapc.com/news/labella-joining-panel-discussions-at-bcones-northeast-sustainable-communities-workshop-2/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://labellapc.com/?p=29733 The post LaBella Joining Panel Discussions at BCONE’s Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop appeared first on LaBella.

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Tuesday, June 16 | 11:00 a.m.

Brownfield Rules in Motion: What’s Next for New York Projects

Arlette St. Romain, Eastern NY Program Manager at LaBella, will join this panel discussion covering how recent and anticipated changes to New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program, including updates to Part 375 environmental regulations, are influencing project feasibility, tax credit eligibility, timelines, risk management, and project execution. Drawing on legal, environmental, and tax perspectives, panelists will discuss regulatory updates, agency interpretations, and emerging trends, and offer practical insights for aligning technical, legal, and financial strategies in an evolving regulatory landscape.

Additional Panelists:

  • Linda Shaw, Esq. (Knauf Shaw LLP)
  • Kevin Sayles, Esq. (Bousquet Holstein PLLC)

Moderator: Michael Tyszko, Esq. (Bousquet Holstein PLLC)

Tuesday, June 16 | 2:45 p.m.

Changing the Narrative: From NIMBY to YIMBY in Energy Storage

Bernardo Escudero, PMP, Vice President of Energy Services at LaBella, will moderate this panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping energy storage development. The session will examine barriers that slow project approvals, including complex regulations, outdated permitting rules, significant infrastructure needs, and community concerns. Panelists will also discuss how a growing “Yes In My Backyard” (YIMBY) mindset can help overcome community resistance often associated with “Not In My Backyard” (NIMBY) attitudes and support the successful development of energy storage projects.

Panelists:

  • Todd Berman (Avangrid)
  • Lee D. Hoffman, Esq. (Pullman & Comley)

 

Tuesday, June 16 | 3:45 p.m.

Managing PFAS Risks: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives

Dawn Crowell, MELP, Environmental Manager—Brownfields at LaBella, will join this panel discussion on the evolving legal and regulatory landscape surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and its implications for brownfield redevelopment. Panelists will discuss state and federal regulatory developments, compliance requirements, liability considerations, and emerging cleanup standards. The session will also cover site investigation, risk assessment, and long-term management strategies for PFAS-impacted properties.

Additional Panelists:

  • Christopher Furlong, MBS, PMP (Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP)
  • Jay Peters (Haley and Aldrich, Inc.)
  • Andrew Davis, Esq. (Shipman & Goodwin LLP)
  • Michael Stroud, Esq. (Ice Miller LLP)

Moderator: Jonathan Spergel, Esq. (Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP)

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]]> Village of Attica Breaks Ground on Water Treatment Plant Improvements https://labellapc.com/news/village-of-attica-breaks-ground-on-water-treatment-plant-improvements/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:09:18 +0000 https://labellapc.com/?p=29721 The post Village of Attica Breaks Ground on Water Treatment Plant Improvements appeared first on LaBella.

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]]> North Carolina’s Triennial Review Could Bring Significant Groundwater Standard Changes https://labellapc.com/news/north-carolinas-triennial-review-could-bring-significant-groundwater-standard-changes/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:38:24 +0000 https://labellapc.com/?p=29730 The post North Carolina’s Triennial Review Could Bring Significant Groundwater Standard Changes appeared first on LaBella.

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]]> Talk of the Towns Magazine Features Article from LaBella Engineers Alexander Retzlaff, PE, and Oliver Sugarman, EIT https://labellapc.com/news/talk-of-the-towns-magazine-features-article-from-labella-engineers-alexander-retzlaff-pe-and-oliver-sugarman-eit/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:38:55 +0000 https://labellapc.com/?p=29726 The post Talk of the Towns Magazine Features Article from LaBella Engineers Alexander Retzlaff, PE, and Oliver Sugarman, EIT appeared first on LaBella.

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]]> RIT Lowenthal Hall Addition Named Project of Distinction by Spaces4Learning https://labellapc.com/news/rit-lowenthal-hall-addition-named-project-of-distinction-by-spaces4learning/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:22:06 +0000 https://labellapc.com/?p=29719 The post RIT Lowenthal Hall Addition Named Project of Distinction by Spaces4Learning appeared first on LaBella.

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]]> Steve Metzger Recognized on RBJ’s 2026 Power List for Construction & Real Estate https://labellapc.com/news/steve-metzger-recognized-on-rbjs-2026-power-list-for-construction-real-estate/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0000 https://labellapc.com/?p=29706 The post Steve Metzger Recognized on RBJ’s 2026 Power List for Construction & Real Estate appeared first on LaBella.

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