Urban Design & Planning

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25 Urban Design & Planning Projects

Village of Potsdam Downtown and Waterfront Revitalization

Stever’s Candies Outdoor Renovation

City of Hornell Streetscape Improvements

Watkins Glen Downtown Revitalization Initiative Projects

Troy One Monument Square

Hasbro Game Park at The Strong National Museum of Play

Troy Urban Trails

City of Troy Franklin Alley

Village of Hudson Falls Paris Park and Locust Street

City of Hornell Union Square Park

City of Troy Waterfront Revitalization

City of Rochester Brewery Line Trail

Through collaboration and community engagement, we create spaces that resonate deeply with the people who use them.

In urban design, every detail matters. A sidewalk isn’t just a path—it’s a space for commerce, mobility, and community interaction. A vacant lot isn’t just empty—it’s an opportunity to create a place of respite within the city.

At LaBella, we embrace these opportunities, using landscape architecture to transform urban spaces into vibrant, functional environments that blend artistry and utility, enriching communities and enhancing the surrounding urban fabric.

From compact pocket parks and urban plazas to reimagined Complete Streets, we integrate hardscape, green infrastructure, and sustainable design principles to meet the evolving needs of modern cities.

Talk to a LaBella Expert

Andy Rymph, PLA
Vice President
Albany, NY

(518) 266-7323 arymph@labellapc.com

Chip Cannon, PLA
Senior Landscape Architect
Charlotte, NC

(704) 414-1520 ccannon@labellapc.com

Ryan Kelly, PLA
Senior Landscape Architect
Rochester, NY - Headquarters

(585) 672-5379 rkelly@labellapc.com

Featured Urban Design & Planning Projects View more

City of Hornell Union Square Park

La Marketa at The International Plaza

City of Cohoes Canal Square Park

Innovative Solutions for Urban Spaces

Urban areas present unique challenges. Dense building networks, limited green space, and high-traffic corridors demand creative solutions to optimize land use. We address these challenges by using adaptive techniques like reusing existing materials, installing permeable paving, and incorporating low-maintenance plantings.

Our expertise in urban design includes:

Pocket Parks: Transforming underutilized parcels into green spaces that benefit both the environment and the community.
Urban Plazas: Designing civic spaces with integrated hardscapes, custom furnishings, and plantings that celebrate local identity.
Complete Streets: Multi-modal corridors that balance vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic while prioritizing safety and accessibility.
Sustainable Infrastructure: Incorporating bioswales, rain gardens, and green roofs to manage stormwater and promote ecological health.
Streetscape Enhancements: Upgrading corridors with lighting, ADA-compliant walkways, and vegetative buffers to improve both function and aesthetics.