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- [Fisher Associates Honored with Three Awards at 2025 NY Upstate ASLA Ceremony](https://www.twm.la/2025-ny-upstate-asla-wins/) - We are thrilled to share that our Landscape Architecture team at Fisher Associates received three awards at the 2025 NY Upstate ASLA Awards Ceremony this past Friday! Each of these projects is a reflection of the value we bring to our clients and communities — combining design excellence, innovation, and a deep understanding of place
- [Transforming the Pont de Rennes Bridge: Enhancing Rochester’s Historic Landmark](https://www.twm.la/pont-de-rennes-ribbon-cutting/) - Congratulations to the City of Rochester on the successful completion of the Pont de Rennes Bridge Rehabilitation project! Fisher is proud to have been part of the team designing enhancements for the historic 1891 bridge, transforming its pedestrian deck into a dynamic public space. With creative pavement treatments, improved lighting, public art, seating, and plantings,
- [Governor Hochul Kicks Off Construction of Transformational Crow’s Nest Expansion at Niagara Falls State Park](https://www.twm.la/crows-nest-groundbreaking/) - Governor Hochul has announced the start of construction on the Crow’s Nest expansion at Niagara Falls State Park. Fisher Associates is excited to be a part of this transformative project in collaboration with New York State Parks and our other teaming partners. The project aims to provide visitors with an enhanced way to experience the
- [Fisher Associates Landscape Architecture Studio Receives Two ASLA Awards at New York Upstate Ceremony](https://www.twm.la/fisher-associates-landscape-architecture-studio-receives-two-asla-awards-at-new-york-upstate-ceremony/) - We’re honored to announce our recognition at the New York Upstate American Society of Landscape Architects awards ceremony in Syracuse, where we were presented two ASLA Awards for our built work. Ride for Roswell Pathways Park received the Honor award in the built work category, and Paula Agrusa Plaza, at the University at Buffalo Jacobs
- [Revitalizing Heritage: The Transformation of Genesee Valley Greenway State Park's Trail Enhancements](https://www.twm.la/revitalizing-heritage-the-transformation-of-genesee-valley-greenway-state-parks-trail-enhancements/) - Congratulations to New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation on the project completion to improve the Genesee Valley Greenway State Park from Rochester to the Village of Avon. The Genesee Valley Greenway State Park is a 90-mile open space corridor following the routes of the historic Genesee Valley Canal and the Pennsylvania Railroad, providing a
- [Michael Paw, Landscape Designer, Achieves Certified Stormwater Inspector Status](https://www.twm.la/michael-paw-landscape-designer-achieves-certified-stormwater-inspector-status/) - Join us in congratulating Michael Paw, Landscape Designer in our Landscape Architecture Studio, on becoming a Certified Stormwater Inspector! During his training, Mike learned how to design, implement, and manage stormwater systems to be compliant with regulations. Applying this new certification in his Landscape Architecture work will empower Mike to create sustainable landscapes that minimize pollution,
- [State and Local Officials break ground on transformational I-81 Viaduct project in Syracuse, NY](https://www.twm.la/state-and-local-officials-break-ground-on-transformational-i-81-viaduct-project-in-syracuse-ny/) - Team members Kimberly Michaels, RLA, and Declan Keane were in Syracuse, NY, on Friday, July 21, 2023 as New York State Governor Kathy Hochul joined Majority Leader Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, Senior Advisor Landrieu, and State and Local Officials to officially break ground on the I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse, New York. Our LA Studio was
- [Letchworth State Park Autism Nature Trail featured on The Landscape Nerd Podcast](https://www.twm.la/letchworth-state-park-autism-nature-trail-featured-on-the-landscape-nerd-podcast/) - We're thrilled to announce that the Letchworth State Park Autism Nature Trail project was recently featured on an episode of The Landscape Nerd Podcast! Listeners got insight into what autism in landscape design looks like - the design inspiration, sustainable principles, and the transformative impact behind this remarkable creation. Listen as host Maci Nelson and
- [U.S. Department of Homeland Security officially recognizes landscape architecture as STEM discipline](https://www.twm.la/u-s-department-of-homeland-security-officially-recognizes-landscape-architecture-as-stem-discipline/) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has officially recognized landscape architecture as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline. This prestigious designation acknowledges the significant role landscape architects play in addressing complex environmental challenges and shaping resilient communities. It highlights the rigorous scientific and technical expertise required to create vibrant and sustainable outdoor environments. Landscape
- [Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Shared Use Path Featured in LASN Streetscape Edition](https://www.twm.la/governor-mario-m-cuomo-bridge-shared-use-path-featured-in-lasn-streetscape-edition/) - Our Landscape Architecture Studio is thrilled to be featured in the latest issue of LASN (Landscape Architectural Services Network) for our work on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge! Check out the feature in this month’s Streetscape Edition on page 72, and learn more about our work on the Shared Used Path here.
- [RIBBON CUTTING AT ITHACA'S WEST END HEIGHTS BUILDING](https://www.twm.la/ribbon-cutting-at-ithacas-west-end-heights-building/) - Trowbridge Wolf Michaels, a Fisher Associates PE, LS, LA, DPC Landscape Architecture Studio, recently attended the ribbon cutting for the West End Heights mixed-use apartment building project. We are proud to have been a partner with PLAN Architects for Lakeview Health Services and Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (INHS) on this impactful project that provides safe,
- [TWO TWMLA TEAM MEMBERS EARN LICENSURE AS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS](https://www.twm.la/two-twmla-team-members-earn-licensure-as-landscape-architects-2/) - This fall, TWMLA had the pleasure of welcoming two of our designers into the ranks of licensed Landscape Architects: Zac Rood and Makenzie O’Rourke. Following the successful completion of the four-part Landscape Architect Registration Examination, applicants are required to submit qualifications to their State Department of Education whereupon their credentials are reviewed and checked against
- [James Fruechtl, RLA - Newly elected Executive Committee members for the ASLA – NY/U board](https://www.twm.la/james-fruechtl-rla-newly-elected-executive-committee-members-for-the-asla-ny-u-board/) - Congratulations to all the newly elected Executive Committee members for the ASLA – NY/U board, including our own James Fruechtl, RLA. James has been selected as the ASLA Southern Tier representative. This Executive Committee meets regularly to plan events, coordinate continuing education programs and plan advocacy efforts.Great work, James!
- [TWMLA’S Work On The Autism Nature Trail (ANT) at Letchworth State Park and The Hamlin Beach State Park Strategic Plan Wins Honor Awards](https://www.twm.la/asla-honor-award-recipients/) - We are thrilled to announce that two of our studio’s projects with the New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) won Honor Awards at the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) award ceremony last week. The Autism Nature Trail (ANT) at Letchworth State Park received the Built Design category
- [Governor Hochul Announces Funding for the Removal of Inner Loop North](https://www.twm.la/governor-hochul-announces-funding-for-the-removal-of-inner-loop-north/) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $100 million to replace Rochester’s Inner Loop North expressway with a connected network of walkable streets, redevelopment parcels, greenspaces, and bicycle facilities to fund the vision laid out in the Inner Loop North Transformation Study. As a team member on this transformational project, Trowbridge Wolf Michaels, A Fisher Associates
- [TWM Develops Vision a New NY State Park](https://www.twm.la/twm-develops-vision-a-new-ny-state-park/) - Trowbridge Wolf Michaels, A Fisher Associates Landscape Architecture Studio, is proud to have partnered with New York State (NYS) Parks to envision a new State Park in downtown Rochester. The proposed High Falls State Park will provide public access to a 3/4-mile-long stretch of the Genesee River gorge previously inaccessible to the public. Click the
- [TWM Landscape Architects Has Joined The Fisher Associates Team!](https://www.twm.la/twm-landscape-architects-have-joined-the-fisher-associates-team/) - Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects (TWMLA) is pleased to announce that we have joined the Rochester-based engineering, planning, and professional services firm, Fisher Associates. Fisher Associates is an award-winning firm with a diverse portfolio in the Transportation, Energy, and Land Development market sectors, with complimentary service lines in Geomatics, Environmental, and Planning. TWMLA Principals, Kimberly
- [Chicago Botanic Garden project starts to take shape](https://www.twm.la/chicago-botanic-garden-project-starts-to-take-shape/) - The team of Wirtz International - noted Belgian Landscape Architects - and Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects were awarded the commission to design the newest garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Design on the garden began almost 6 years ago and construction began last year after a successful fundraising effort. The Mitsuzo and Kyoko Shida
- [TWMLA's Work on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and Shared Use Path Wins Honor Award for Built Design](https://www.twm.la/twmlas-governor-cuomo-bridge-and-shared-use-path-wins-new-york-upstate-asla-honor-award-for-built-design/) - TWMLA received the 2021 Honor Award for Built Design from the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for our work on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and Shared Use Path. We are delighted and humbled to have had our work selected from among such outstanding competition. We owe a
- [TWMLA Receives a 2021 Merit Award for Communications for Niagara Gorge Signage](https://www.twm.la/twmla-receives-a-2021-merit-award-for-communications-for-niagara-gorge-signage/) - TWMLA received a 2021 Merit Award for Research and Communication from the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for our work in the design and composition of the Niagara Gorge Signage. We are delighted to have our work recognized for its role in communicating the diverse aspects and rich history
- [Cataract Commons Ground Breaking at Niagara Falls](https://www.twm.la/cataract-commons-ribbon-cutting-at-niagara-falls/) - Capital improvement funds allocated by Empire State Development have enabled the construction of a public green in downtown Niagara Falls, NY that will enliven a key location within the city. Building upon our body of work in greater Niagara Falls, extensive improvements to Niagara Falls State Park and ongoing planning efforts along the Upper Niagara
- [Public Art on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge SUP](https://www.twm.la/public-art-on-the-governor-mario-m-cuomo-bridge-sup/) - July 15, Westchester & Rockland Counties, NY -- TWMLA worked with the New York State Thruway Authority alongside local area artists to develop site plans, installation details and viewing areas for a series of public art works installed along the recently opened shared use path on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Click to explore
- [NY Governor Andrew Cuomo opens Shared Use Path on Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge](https://www.twm.la/ny-governor-andrew-cuomo-opens-shared-use-path-on-governor-mario-m-cuomo-bridge/) - June 15, Westchester, NY -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of the 3.6-mile shared bicycle and pedestrian path on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, providing an environmentally friendly new connection for families, runners, cyclists, walkers and commuters to travel between Westchester and Rockland counties. The path will open to the public
- [Project Update: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge - Bicycle & Pedestrian Path](https://www.twm.la/governor-mario-m-cuomo-bridge-bicycle-pedestrian-path/) - We at TWMLA are very excited as the Governor Mario M. Cuomo bridge project nears completion of the pedestrian and bicycle shared use path. The shared use path is a new 3.6 mile long connection over the Hudson River. TWMLA has been engaged in design and construction of the path and the bridge landing facilities
- [TWMLA's Cornell Law School Project Wins Upstate New York ASLA Honor Award](https://www.twm.la/twmlas-cornell-law-school-project-wins-upstate-new-york-asla-honor-award/) - TWMLA is extremely pleased to announce that its Cornell Law School project won an Honor Award for Built Work during the Upstate New York ASLA Chapter’s annual awards ceremony last week. “Classic and fits into the context of the campus” wrote the award jurors of what they described as a “sophisticated” project. For this project,
- [Ribbon Cutting at Elmira’s North Main Street Cultural Connector](https://www.twm.la/ribbon-cutting-at-elmiras-north-main-street-cultural-connector/) - A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held to announce that the City of Elmira’s North Main Street Cultural Connector is now officially open. The event, held by City officials, received local news coverage. The North Main Street Cultural Connector Project is part of Elmira’s effort to revitalize the downtown business district. The main objectives of
- [Grants support the Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park](https://www.twm.la/grants-support-the-autism-nature-trail-at-letchworth-state-park/) - Two recently awarded grants will support the Autism Nature Trail (ANT) planned for Letchworth State Park. This first-of-its-kind trail, designed specifically for visitors with autism spectrum disorder, will provide unique experiences for visitors of all abilities. The goal of the ANT is to promote inclusion, making the inspiring, engaging and calming qualities of nature accessible,
- [An Educational Excursion to the Mundy Wildflower Garden](https://www.twm.la/an-educational-excursion-to-the-mundy-wildflower-garden/) - As part of an initiative to have weekly outdoor learning opportunities during the summer, a group from TWMLA recently took advantage of the gorgeous weather to visit the Mundy Wildflower Garden of the Cornell Botanic Gardens. Guided by Krissy Boys, the Wildflower Garden’s Natural Areas Horticulturalist, the group learned firsthand about native plant communities and
- [TWMLA Volunteers at Ithaca's Stewart Park Playground Community Build](https://www.twm.la/twmla-volunteers-at-ithacas-stewart-park-playground-community-build/) - TWMLA had the privilege of joining over 1000 of our friends and neighbors in the Stewart Park Playground community build. Led by Friends of Stewart Park and working alongside playground design firm, Play by Design, the community build brought people together from all walks of life to achieve a common goal – the completion of
- [Ribbon Cutting at Lakeside Bike Park](https://www.twm.la/ribbon-cutting-at-lakeside-bike-park/) - Buffalo Outer Harbor, Lakeside Bike Park has opened to the public following a ribbon cutting ceremony held Friday the 24th of May. Kathryn Wolf, Principal-in-Charge of the project (photo above, left), and Jonathan Peet, Senior Landscape Architect, were in attendance from TWMLA to celebrate the public unveiling and commence a summer of new recreation opportunities
- [TWMLA's Roswell Roof Terrace Project Wins Upstate New York ASLA Merit Award](https://www.twm.la/twmlas-roswell-roof-terrace-project-wins-upstate-new-york-asla-merit-award/) - TWMLA is pleased to announce that its work for the MMMB Patient Terrace at Roswell Park Cancer Institute has won a Merit Award for Built Work during the Upstate New York ASLA Chapter’s annual awards ceremony last week. The recently completed 3,000 SF rooftop garden terrace is made comfortable, memorable, and reflective through its thoughtful
- [Ribbon Cutting at Buffalo State's New Alumni and Visitor Center](https://www.twm.la/ribbon-cutting-at-buffalo-states-new-alumni-and-visitor-center/) - The new Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center at SUNY Buffalo State is now open. The newly constructed building will serve as the gateway to the campus for visitors, returning alumni, and prospective students and their families, and will provide a venue to deliver programming, mentoring, and engagement opportunities. Trowbridge Wolf Michaels provided landscape
- [Two TWMLA Team Members Earn Licensure as Landscape Architects](https://www.twm.la/two-twmla-team-members-earn-licensure-as-landscape-architects/) - This fall, TWMLA had the pleasure of welcoming two of our designers into the ranks of licensed Landscape Architects: Bryan Denig and Ryan Wright. Bryan and Ryan were classmates in the Landscape Architecture program at Cornell University and have kept pace with one another through the testing and certification process. Following the successful completion of
- [Niagara Opportunity Area study receives award from NY Upstate APA](https://www.twm.la/niagara-opportunity-area-study-receives-award-from-ny-upstate-apa/) - TWMLA is extremely pleased to announce that the Niagara Opportunity Area Study has been recognized with a Comprehensive Planning Award during the 2018 New York Upstate APA Chapter’s annual awards ceremony. TWMLA led the landscape architecture component of the Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination Study for the City of Niagara Falls, New York, and was responsible
- [TWMLA Engages Public in Plans for Buffalo’s Outer Harbor](https://www.twm.la/twmla-engages-public-in-plans-for-buffalos-outer-harbor/) - On November 19, the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) held its second open house for the Outer Harbor Access and Activation Project. Attendees of the open house had the opportunity to comment on design alternatives, provide feedback, and respond to a survey. Presentation materials from the open house can be viewed on the project’s
- [Roswell Roof Terrace Receives AIANYS Award](https://www.twm.la/roswell-roof-terrace-receives-aianys-award/) - The New York State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has recognized TWMLA’s work on the recently completed MMMB Patient Terrace at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York. The project has received both a 2018 AIA Merit Design Award as well as a Gold Medal from the Healthcare Design trade organization.
- [Upson Hall Renovation Wins AIANY Architecture Award of Merit](https://www.twm.la/upson-hall-renovation-wins-aiany-architecture-award-of-merit/) - Cornell University’s Upson Hall renovation, designed by LTL Architects and Perkins + Will, was awarded the 2018 American Institute of Architects New York Design Award of Merit. TWMLA provided landscape design services for the project, creating a context-based site design that unites the project with the adjacent campus landscape by incorporating the building design vocabulary. Congratulations,
- [TWMLA Principal Kathryn Wolf Attends Ribbon Cutting of Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge](https://www.twm.la/twmla-principal-kathryn-wolf-attends-ribbon-cutting-of-gov-mario-m-cuomo-bridge/) - TWMLA principal Kathryn Wolf attended the ribbon cutting ceremony held to celebrate the recently completed and opened first span of the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Spanning the Hudson River, the Bridge replaces the former Tappan Zee Bridge and provides crucial connections between the New York City Metropolitan area and upstate New York. Once
- [Peter Trowbridge becomes Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Fellow](https://www.twm.la/peter-trowbridge-becomes-council-of-educators-in-landscape-architecture-fellow/) - TWMLA is excited to share that Peter Trowbridge, RLA, FASLA has been selected to become a Fellow of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA). This high achievement recognizes Peter’s lifetime accomplishments and contributions to Landscape Architecture through the teaching of Landscape Architecture students, work, and research. Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment Peter!
- [Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion Unveils Expansion Plans](https://www.twm.la/sonnenberg-gardens-and-mansion-unveils-expansion-plans/) - Sonnenberg Gardens and New York State Parks recently announced the acquisition of the former Army Reserve property and unveiled preliminary plans to expand the park with a new visitor center and main entrance. TWMLA is excited to have been a part of the collaboration with Saratoga Associates to develop the concept designs for the expansion
- [TWMLA Receives AIANYS Excelsior Award for Work at Rochester’s Midtown](https://www.twm.la/twmla-receives-aianys-excelsior-award-for-work-at-rochesters-midtown/) - TWMLA’s work for Rochester’s Midtown Rising redevelopment initiative has been awarded the 2018 American Institute of Architects New York State Excelsior Award of Merit in Landscape Architecture. The Excelsior Awards were created by AIANYS to provide a model of excellence for future state-funded design. The judging criteria required that projects must demonstrate responsible use of
- [TWMLA presents I-81 Project at Conference of Transportation Engineers](https://www.twm.la/twmla-presents-i-81-project-at-conference-of-transportation-engineers/) - Members of the TWMLA team recently presented at the Annual New York State Association of Transportation Engineers (NYSTATE) Conference held in Lake Placid. Principal Kathryn Wolf and Senior Landscape Architect Jonathan Peet co-presented a session, “The I-81 Viaduct Project: Urban Design Approaches to Meet the Project’s Second Goal,” that described the urban design work TWMLA
- [TWMLA's Schwartz Center Plaza Project Wins Upstate New York ASLA Merit Award](https://www.twm.la/twmlas-schwartz-center-plaza-project-wins-upstate-new-york-asla-merit-award/) - TWMLA is extremely pleased to announce that its Schwartz Center Plaza project won a Merit Award for Built Work during the Upstate New York ASLA Chapter’s annual awards ceremony last week. “Fantastic transformation of the space from forlorn to vital!” wrote the award jurors. The jury also was impressed with the “attention to sustainability, sourcing,
- [TWMLA Welcomes Two New Designers to the Team](https://www.twm.la/twmla-welcomes-two-new-designers-to-the-team/) - TWMLA welcomes William Elliot and Makenzie O’Rourke as the newest members of our team. Both William and Makenzie join TWMLA as Assistant Designers. William’s experience in the design profession includes six years as a senior acoustical consultant in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to joining the firm, Makenzie worked for Niles Bolton Associates in Atlanta, Georgia on multifamily, residential,
- [Peter Trowbridge Receives Lifetime Achievement Award](https://www.twm.la/peter-trowbridge-receives-lifetime-achievement-award/) - Peter Trowbridge, RLA, FASLA has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The award is the highest honor the New York Upstate Chapter may bestow upon a landscape architect to honor their lifetime achievements and contributions to the profession. Congratulations Peter!
- [TWMLA Welcomes Three New Team Members](https://www.twm.la/twmla-welcomes-three-new-team-members/) - TWLMA is delighted to welcome three new team members to our growing office. Ryan Kovac, RLA joins TWMLA as a Landscape Architect and Project Manager, with 10 years of experience working on diverse public and private projects in complex urban settings. Prior to joining TWMLA, Ryan worked with Matthews Nielsen Landscape Architects and IQ Landscape
- [TWMLA Designer Bryan Denig Becomes Certified Arborist](https://www.twm.la/twmla-designer-bryan-denig-becomes-certified-arborist/) - TWMLA Designer Bryan Denig has recently become a Certified Arborist® with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). The certification demonstrates that Bryan possesses a high degree of knowledge about caring for and maintaining trees, and a dedication to arboriculture. TWMLA will benefit from having an ISA Certified Arborist® on staff, as Bryan will provide specialized knowledge to ensure that
- [TWMLA Site Design Will Revitalize Campus Core at SUNY College at Brockport](https://www.twm.la/twmla-site-design-will-revitalize-campus-core-at-suny-college-at-brockport/) - This May, the SUNY College at Brockport will begin construction on an ambitious project to transform the core of its north campus according to a $12 million site design prepared by TWMLA and C&S Companies. The project initially was conceived to replace aging subsurface utilities. The campus and design team realized that the extent of
- [TWMLA’s work at Rochester’s Midtown cited by Congress for New Urbanism](https://www.twm.la/twmlas-work-at-rochesters-midtown-cited-by-congress-for-new-urbanism/) - A recent article in “Public Square,” a journal of the Congress for New Urbanism, cites Trowbridge Wolf Michaels’ work at Rochester’s Midtown Commons as an example of the city’s current revival. The catalyst for the Midtown project was the removal of a massive 1960’s urban renewal era indoor shopping mall. The demolition of the building
- [TWMLA Designer Bryan Denig Works to Preserve Elm Trees on the National Mall](https://www.twm.la/twmla-designer-bryan-denig-works-to-preserve-elm-trees-on-the-national-mall/) - TWMLA’s Bryan Denig, SITES AP, ISA Certified Arborist, ASLA, is working with a team of researchers from Cornell’s Urban Horticulture Institute (UHI) for the National Park Service to evaluate the health of the National Mall’s iconic elm trees. Led by Dr. Nina Bassuk, professor in the Horticulture Section of the School of Integrative Plant Science
- [TWMLA Designer Lauren Butts Presents at Touriscape Conference](https://www.twm.la/twmla-designer-lauren-butts-presents-at-touriscape-conference/) - TWMLA Landscape Designer, Lauren Butts, presented at the Touriscape 1st International Congress Transversal Tourism and Landscape Conference in Malaga, Spain. Her paper, Coastal Flux: Changing Coastal Leisure and Development Patterns, co-authored with Maria Goula, examines how the development of coastal land into tourist resorts lacks consideration for the dynamic nature of the coast. As a
- [TWMLA Collaborates on Buffalo Master Plan](https://www.twm.la/twmla-collaborates-on-buffalo-master-plan/) - Last week the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation released a visionary Downtown Infrastructure Master Plan that TWMLA played an integral part in developing. The plan outlines a series of streetscape and other infrastructure improvements to make the city’s urban core more walkable, more appealing to residents, and more attractive to private investment. It focuses on four
- [TWMLA Site Contributes to Cornell Law LEED Platinum](https://www.twm.la/twmla-site-contributes-to-cornell-law-leed-platinum/) - TWLMA is extremely pleased to learn that the Cornell Law School – Academic Center Addition has achieved LEED Platinum status. It is the second LEED Platinum-certified project at Cornell. The Law School Academic Center Addition includes a completely renovated central courtyard, a new streetscape, an underground classroom building and an auditorium, extensive library renovations, and
- [TWMLA’s Buffalo Outer Harbor Parkway Project Wins Upstate New York ASLA Honor Award](https://www.twm.la/twmlas-buffalo-outer-harbor-parkway-project-wins-upstate-new-york-asla-honor-award/) - TWMLA is extremely pleased to announce that its Buffalo Outer Harbor Parkway project won an Honor Award for Built Work during the Upstate New York ASLA Chapter’s annual awards ceremony last week. “The Buffalo Outer Harbor Parkway project was a unanimous choice for an Honor Award. Connectivity of all elements/spaces produced excellent design,” wrote the award
- [Cornell Law School Receives SCUP Award](https://www.twm.la/cornell-law-school-receives-scup-award/) - TWMLA is delighted that the Cornell Law School – Academic Center Addition has received an Excellence in Architecture Award for Building Additions, Renovation or Adaptive Reuse from the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP). TWMLA teamed with Ann Beha Architects for this project. Prior to the new addition, the Law School site included a
- [TWMLA Welcomes Another Designer to the Team](https://www.twm.la/twmla-welcomes-another-designer-to-the-team/) - TWMLA welcomes Ryan Wright as the newest member of our team. Ryan joins TWMLA as an Assistant Designer and brings an in-depth study of place theory and a background in construction and design-build. Prior to joining TWMLA Ryan was with Design Workshop in Austin, Texas, where his work ranged in scale from single-family residential to
- [LEED Gold for SUNY Orange Rowley Center](https://www.twm.la/leed-gold-for-suny-orange-rowley-center/) - TWMLA is very pleased to announce that the SUNY Orange Rowley Center for Science and Engineering has achieved LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. TWMLA provided the site design with several green infrastructure techniques, including bioretention and green roofs, which contributed to the LEED Gold achievement. An integral part of the design
- [Buffalo Harbor State Park Wins APWA Environmental Award](https://www.twm.la/buffalo-harbor-state-park-wins-apwa-environmental-award/) - TWMLA is extremely pleased that Buffalo Harbor State Park was awarded the 2015 Environmental Project of the Year Award from the Western Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA). TWMLA teamed with WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff to create a master plan and a multi-phased design and construction strategy for this new 200-acre park on Buffalo’s Outer
- [Innovative Autism Nature Trail Proposed for Letchworth State Park](https://www.twm.la/innovative-autism-nature-trail-proposed-for-letchworth-state-park/) - TWMLA is providing design services for the creation of a nature trail at Letchworth State Park dedicated to providing a unique and welcoming experience to those on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. The Autism Nature Trail, or ANT, will work to provide nature-based environmental education opportunities for those with sensory processing and sensory integration challenges.
- [Governor Cuomo Announces Opening of Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park](https://www.twm.la/governor-cuomo-announces-opening-of-humphrey-nature-center-at-letchworth-state-park/) - Governor Cuomo has announced that the Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park is now open to its more than 850,000 annual visitors. This state of the art facility is the result of a successful public-private partnership, and will afford visitors access to year-round educational programming. USA Today’s readers awarded Letchworth the 2015 USA Today
- [Peter Trowbridge Named One of the 25 Most Admired Educators of 2017](https://www.twm.la/peter-trowbridge-named-one-of-the-25-most-admired-educators-of-2017/) - For the third time in six years, the publication DesignIntelligence has named Cornell University Professor of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Architecture Department Chair Peter Trowbridge, RLA, FASLA as one of the 25 Most Admired Educators of 2017. Each year, DesignIntelligence honors excellence in design education by naming 25 exceptional educators in the disciplines of architecture, interior design, and landscape
- [Cornell Law School Academic Center Receives BSA Honor Award](https://www.twm.la/cornell-law-school-academic-center-receives-bsa-honor-award/) - TWMLA is excited to announce that their work at the Cornell Law School has received a Boston Society of Architects (BSA) Education Facilities Honor Award. The LEED Platinum project has also previously received a Merit Award from the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) for Excellence in Architecture for Building Additions, Renovation or Adaptive
- [“Flat Man” Arrives at the Buffalo Outer Harbor](https://www.twm.la/flat-man-arrives-at-the-buffalo-outer-harbor/) - On loan from the Griffis Sculpture Park, “Flat Man” has been installed at the Buffalo Outer Harbor. The 30’ foot tall sculpture underwent restoration after spending the last 50 years at Griffis Sculpture Park in East Otto, New York. Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation partnered to bring the restored sculpture to Buffalo. The new waterfront
- [TWMLA Welcomes New Designer to the Team](https://www.twm.la/twmla-welcomes-new-designer-to-the-team/) - TWMLA welcomes Lauren Butts as the newest Assistant Designer on our team. She brings an interdisciplinary background, with an undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and master’s degree in landscape architecture from Cornell University. Lauren’s professional experience includes a year working as an architectural intern in Seattle, and she is excited to
- [Ribbon Cutting at 210 Hancock Street](https://www.twm.la/ribbon-cutting-at-210-hancock-street/) - Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to open their newest development, 210 Hancock Street. The project transformed a vacant block in the heart of Ithaca, New York into a vibrant mixed-use asset for the neighborhood, providing 59 units of affordable and market rate housing. TWMLA is proud to have continued our long-standing

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- [SUNY Binghamton Central Quad](https://www.twm.la/work/3452-2/) - TWMLA led a multi-disciplinary team charged with redesigning the Central Quad at the heart of the SUNY Binghamton University’s campus. The two major goals of the project were to improve the visual quality of the campus, clarify circulation patterns, and reduce impervious surfaces of the Quad. The design sought to create spaces for a range of
- [Rochester Midtown Commons](https://www.twm.la/work/rochester-midtown-commons/) - The Midtown project is a redevelopment initiative in the heart of Rochester, NY that is revitalizing the urban core. TWMLA played a key role on the consultant team, providing urban and site design, programming and public outreach, and detailed design through construction observation services. The catalyst for the project was the removal of the defunct Midtown
- [Buffalo Outer Harbor Lakeside](https://www.twm.la/work/buffalo-outer-harbor-lakeside-complex/) - The Buffalo Outer Harbor is located on the eastern shore of Lake Erie within the City of Buffalo’s waterfront and encompasses vast acreage of abandoned industrial land. The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) is currently engaged in a multi-phase project to reconnect the city to the powerful Lake Erie waterfront. The outcome will be
- [Humphrey Nature Center](https://www.twm.la/work/letchworth-state-park-nature-center/) - Located in Letchworth State Park on the Genesee River at the western edge of New York State’s Finger Lakes Region, the new nature center will provide a year-round welcoming gateway to the park. The nature center encourages visitors to explore, appreciate and understand the park’s exceptional beauty, diverse recreational offerings, abundant geological, natural and cultural
- [Ithaca Commons](https://www.twm.la/work/ithaca-commons/) - Central to downtown Ithaca’s vibrant commercial and cultural core is the Ithaca Commons. One of the few remaining pedestrian malls in the country, the Commons was in need of extensive renovations. TWMLA partnered with Sasaki Associates to provide public participation, planting design, and construction observation services on the Ithaca Commons redesign project. To complement the
- [Schwartz Center Plaza](https://www.twm.la/work/schwartz_center_plaza/) - The Schwartz Center Plaza project transformed a little-used urban plaza into a lively community space. The innovative design received the ASLA Upstate New York Merit Award for built design in 2017. The Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts at Cornell University houses the Department of Performing and Media Arts and serves as a regionally important
- [Cornell University - UHS](https://www.twm.la/work/3210-2/) - The 60,000 SF expansion of the University Health Services Building (UHS) will allow Cornell University to continue its pioneering work in preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to an increased student population. The site is at the gateway to the historic core of the campus and is visually prominent from both College Avenue and Campus Road.
- [Three Sisters Islands](https://www.twm.la/work/niagara-falls-state-park-three-sisters-islands/) - TWMLA brought new life to the beloved Three Sisters Islands in the Frederick Law Olmsted designed Niagara Falls, State Park. Three Sisters Islands provide some of the most intriguing and intimate experiences in the park, and contains the greatest ecological diversity within the park. Years of intensive visitation and unchecked invasive species growth had left
- [Breazzano Center](https://www.twm.la/work/breazzano-center/) - Housing Cornell University’s Executive MBA program for the Johnson School of Management, The Breazzano Family Center will routinely see visiting leaders of business from around the world. TWMLA worked closely with the City of Ithaca’s Planning Department, to develop a distinctive streetscape vocabulary that will help solidify the holistic identity of this vibrant mixed-use neighborhood
- [Union Ship Canal](https://www.twm.la/work/buffalo-outer-harbor-union-ship-canal/) - The design response for this node of the Buffalo Outer Harbor Parkway at the mouth of Union Ship Canal is a historical and industrial interpretation of the area's past. Materials selected are reflective of the lumber and steel industries, such as the embedded rail tracks in the ipe decking and monumental steel signage. Union Ship
- [I-81 Urban Design](https://www.twm.la/work/syracuse-i-81-viaduct-project-public-outreach/) - The Interstate 81 (I-81) corridor is Central New York’s and Metropolitan Syracuse’s dominant north-south travel and commuter route. Built in the 1950s and 1960s primarily as an elevated viaduct through downtown Syracuse, I-81 needs to be addressed as it reaches the end of its design life. The I-81 Viaduct Opportunities Project is developing and evaluating
- [Canastota Streetscape](https://www.twm.la/work/3284-2/) - Downtown Canastota is working to become a more attractive pedestrian-oriented community and commemorate its Erie Canal history. The Village of Canastota is the primary gateway to Madison County from the NYS Thruway, and is the only location in the county where the Erie Canal passes through a downtown business district. TWMLA worked from concept through
- [Cayuga Green](https://www.twm.la/work/cayuga-green/) - The Cayuga Green development is a three-phase, mixed-use project in the center of the City of Ithaca. The project combines rental and condominium housing, retail space, an independent theater, professional offices, the public library, a transit center, and two municipal parking garages. The mixed use development is anchored by the Six Mile Creek Walk and
- [I-81 Viaduct  DEIS](https://www.twm.la/work/syracuse-i-81-viaduct-project/) - The Interstate 81 (I-81) corridor is Central New York’s and Metropolitan Syracuse’s primary north-south travel and commuter route. Built in the 1950s and 1960s primarily as an elevated viaduct through downtown Syracuse, I-81 needs upgrading as it reaches the end of its design life. The I-81 Viaduct Opportunities Project is developing and evaluating feasible alternatives.
- [Collegetown Terrace](https://www.twm.la/work/collegetown-terrace-student-apartments/) - Collegetown Terrace is a new residential neighborhood in the City of Ithaca, NY. The project employs an innovative approach to smart growth, walkable communities, transit-oriented design and sustainable principles. Amenities distributed throughout the project are specifically designed to foster a sense of community among the residents. These include courtyards where pedestrians naturally linger, an attractive
- [Gallagher Pier](https://www.twm.la/work/buffalo-outer-harbor-gallagher-pier/) - Improvements at Buffalo Outer Harbor's Gallagher Pier were developed in concert with the Industrial Heritage Trail and welcome people to the waterfront with a comfortable landscape and shelter from the Outer Harbor’s notorious weather. Developed as one in series of enhanced nodes, the universally accessible, multi-purpose gathering space was funded by a NYSDOT Transportation Enhancement
- [Erie Canalway Trail](https://www.twm.la/work/erie-canalway-trail/) - TWMLA developed concept designs through construction documents and construction phase services for the Tonawanda Gateway Harbor. The project received the APA Outstanding Planning award, the ASLA Design of Merit and the NYS Governors’ Waterfront Rediscovery Awards TWMLA’s approach to the project was to uncover and reveal Tonawanda’s Erie Canal heritage and enliven the space on
- [SUNY Brockport](https://www.twm.la/work/suny-brockport-infrastructure-and-site-enhancements/) - TWMLA provided comprehensive site design for an ambitious project to transform the 75-acre core of the north campus at the SUNY College at Brockport. Initially conceived to replace aging subsurface utilities, the project expanded to provide a major redesign of the campus landscape to better reflect the institution, and improve safety and accessibility in the
- [SUNY Orange  – Rowley Center](https://www.twm.la/work/suny-orange-rowley-center-for-science-and-engineering/) - TWMLA provided landscape architecture services and construction administration for the SUNY Cobleskill Site Infrastructure Upgrade Project. The project involves site improvements and reconstruction of campus greenspaces, plazas and walkways extending from the Knapp Administration Building through the campus core and the middle quad at Bouck Hall, past Van Wagenen Library and Wheeler Hall to the
- [SUNY Cobleskill](https://www.twm.la/work/suny-cobleskill-site-infrastructure-upgrades/) - TWMLA provided landscape architecture services and construction administration for the SUNY Cobleskill Site Infrastructure Upgrade Project. The project involves site improvements and reconstruction of campus greenspaces, plazas and walkways extending from the Knapp Administration Building through the campus core and the middle quad at Bouck Hall, past Van Wagenen Library and Wheeler Hall to the
- [Shineman Center](https://www.twm.la/work/suny-oswego-shineman-center-for-science-engineering-innovation/) - The Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering & Innovation is situated between the recently redeveloped Swetman and Poucher Halls and the School of Education at the State University of New York at Oswego. Taken together these projects have redefined a large segment of the academic campus at SUNY Oswego known as the East Campus.
- [Corning Centerway Bridge](https://www.twm.la/work/corning-centerway-bridge/) - The historic Centerway Bridge is a distinct, unique feature in the City of Corning, NY. It is a filled spandrel, concrete deck arch bridge, constructed as a vehicular bridge in the 1920s. Few examples of this type of bridge still exist. TWMLA was part of the team selected to provide detailed design and construction documentation
- [SUNY Oswego – Townhouses](https://www.twm.la/work/suny-oswego-the-village-townhouses/) - The site design Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects (TWMLA) provided for this new campus residential area organizes the townhouses along two pedestrian streets which bracket a large central common green space for community events and gatherings. A critical part of the site design was to maximize views to the Glimmerglass Lagoon used as part of
- [Overlook at West Hill](https://www.twm.la/work/overlook-at-west-hill/) - Overlook at West Hill is a 128-unit, affordable housing development located in the Town of Ithaca. The project site is located on NYS Route 96, with views of Cayuga Lake and conveniently located near Cayuga Medical Center on local bus routes. Project elements include 16 multiple residence buildings; a community center; a new road including
- [Miller-Wood Residence](https://www.twm.la/work/miller-wood-residence-2/) - Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects prepared an overall site master plan and detailed design drawings for the Miller-Wood Residence. The contemporary vocabulary of the house has been extended into the garden through the bold use of stone walls and geometric planting beds. Native stone is used throughout the site for walkways, dining terraces and landscape
- [McRae Residence](https://www.twm.la/work/mcrae-residence/) - Trowbridge Wolf Michaels designed an overall master plan, prepared detailed design drawings, and provided review and assistance during construction for this private residence on the east shore of Seneca Lake. The home is sited on a steep slope with extensive lake frontage. Native stone walls and stairs mitigate the slope and provide elegant site navigation.
- [210 Hancock Street](https://www.twm.la/work/210-hancock/) - At 210 Hancock Street, TWMLA assisted Ithaca Neighborhood Housing to transform a vacant city block into a mixed-use development expanding affordable and accessible housing options in downtown Ithaca, NY. TWMLA provided landscape design services from early concept and community outreach through construction observation. The context sensitive development includes rental and for-sale housing and commercial spaces,
- [Riverwalk](https://www.twm.la/work/tappan-zee-bridge-river-walk/) - The Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project includes a shared bicycle and pedestrian facility - creating a new multi-modal link across the Hudson River. TWMLA has been contracted by the NYS Thruway Authority to identify opportunities for connecting the new shared-use path with the surrounding trail network and Riverwalk. The proposed Riverwalk link would enable a
- [SUNY Oneonta Milne Plaza](https://www.twm.la/work/suny-oneonta-milne-plaza/) - Milne Library Plaza is a primary quad space on the SUNY Oneonta campus located between the original core campus and the new expanded campus to the west. The goal was to renovate the plaza to enhance the connection between old and new. TMWLA headed a multi-disciplinary team through all phases of the project’s design and
- [Buffalo Outer Harbor Tifft Pier](https://www.twm.la/work/buffalo-outer-harbor-tifft-street-pier/) - Tifft Pier is a destination that reintroduces the public to the unique beauty of the historic Buffalo, NY waterfront. The pier is one of five access sites TWMLA designed as part of the Buffalo Outer Harbor Parkway project. The prominent pedestrian pier is a popular destination for fishing and for viewing the massive grain elevators that
- [Roswell Park Roof Terrace](https://www.twm.la/work/roswell-roof-terrace/) - The MMMB Patient Terrace at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center provides patients and their families a moment to step outside and take respite. The 3,000 square foot roof terrace offers an uplifting space that unifies the architecture of the newly constructed state-of-the-art addition and the original hospital with a welcoming amenity for the hospital community.
- [Catherine Commons](https://www.twm.la/work/cathernine-commons/) - Catherine Commons is an innovative 360-unit residential/mixed-use private development, strategically occupying the heart of Collegetown within the City of Ithaca. Spanning 1.45 acres, this visionary project seamlessly integrates 12 parcels to create a dynamic urban space. In addition to state-of-the-art apartment living, Catherine Commons features a fitness center, enticing restaurants, and retail, complemented by comprehensive
- [Hamlin Beach State Park](https://www.twm.la/work/hamlin-beach-state-park-strategic-plan/) - Hamlin Beach State Park is well-used and contains a diverse mix of recreational opportunities that, at present, are not being realized to their fullest potential. The Hamlin Beach State Park Strategic Plan Report was undertaken to explore opportunities for enhancements that improve the visitor experience through providing sustainable park improvements and expanding the outdoor recreational
- [Niagara Falls  Luna Island](https://www.twm.la/work/niagara-falls-state-park-luna-island/) - Luna Island, perched at the crest of Niagara Falls, has become one of the most iconic and popular destinations in Niagara Falls State Park and provides some of the most thrilling viewing opportunities of the falls and gorge. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation commissioned TWMLA to create a landscape
- [Iroquois Indian Village](https://www.twm.la/work/nys-fairgrounds-iroquois-indian-village/) - The Turtle Mound at the New York State Fairgrounds Iroquois Indian Village represents the Great Turtle – an important figure in the Haudenosaunee creation story. This section of the fairgrounds was dedicated to the Six Nations in 1928. The Turtle Mound plays host to traditional dancers whose ceremonies take place daily throughout the duration of
- [Buffalo Harbor State Park](https://www.twm.la/work/buffalo-harbor-state-park/) - TWMLA teamed with WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff to create a master plan and a multi-phased design and construction strategy for this new 200-acre park on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor waterfront on Lake Erie. The park creation was enabled by a recent transfer of Lake Erie waterfront from the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to the state. Now the newest
- [Cornell Botanic Gardens Welcome Center Garden](https://www.twm.la/work/cornell-botanic-gardens-welcome-center-garden/) - The Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center, an interpretive and education center within Cornell Botanic Gardens , opened in the fall of 2011. TWMLA prepared detailed design and construction documents for the Welcome Center Garden. The garden includes extensive stone paths, stone walls, unique seating and porous pavements. Stormwater treatment is integrated into the landscape design and
- [Buffalo Outer Harbor Times Beach Boardwalk](https://www.twm.la/work/buffalo-outer-harbor-times-beach-boardwalk/) - Tifft Pier is a destination that reintroduces the public to the unique beauty of the historic Buffalo, NY waterfront. The pier is one of five access sites TWMLA designed as part of the Buffalo Outer Harbor Parkway project. The prominent pedestrian pier is a popular destination for fishing and for viewing the massive grain elevators that are
- [Buffalo  Industrial Heritage Trail](https://www.twm.la/work/buffalo-outer-harbor-industrial-heritage-trail/) - The Industrial Heritage Trail is a new recreational, cultural, and historic spine and links parks and interpretative sites along the Outer Harbor Parkway. Developed for the NYSDOT Transportation Enhancement Program, the Industrial Heritage Trail created a 3.5 mile multi-use trail and individual nodes, and connects Times Beach Nature Preserve, Tifft Nature Preserve, and the Buffalo
- [Kirk Park Outdoor Classroom](https://www.twm.la/work/syracuse-kirk-park-outdoor-classroom/) - Onondaga Creek, like many urban waterways, became channelized, culverted and polluted over time. Today, the creek is invisible in many areas of the city of Syracuse, NY. The Kirk Park Outdoor Classroom reveals the creek and creates an interactive space for residents to discover and celebrate the natural systems at work in their neighborhood. This
- [Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion](https://www.twm.la/work/sonnenberg-gardens-and-mansion-circulation-study/) - Located in Canandaigua, NY, Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park sought to develop a design for a new visitor center and main entrance for the park on recently acquired properties adjacent to the park. Built in 1887, the Victorian home and surrounding formal and informal gardens served as the summer home of Frederick Ferris
- [Taughannock Falls State Park](https://www.twm.la/work/taughannock-state-park/) - Located along the western shore of Cayuga Lake, Taughannock Falls State Park is the home to the tallest waterfall in the Northeast and is the most visited State Park in the Finger Lakes Region. The gradual increase in visitor attendance over time has resulted in impacts from visitors, including the ad hoc development of various
- [Cornell Upson Hall](https://www.twm.la/work/4157-2/) - Cornell Engineering retrofitted Upson Hall to provide updated educational and laboratory research areas and modern building energy conservation systems. The project has been awarded the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Platinum certification. The updated landscape enhances the industrial and contemporary aesthetic of the architecture through forms and materials. The pavement edges of the universally accessible
- [Stone Quarry Road](https://www.twm.la/work/stone-quarry-road/) - TWMLA assisted Ithaca Neighborhood Housing (INHS) and PathStone Corporation to provide a new housing development targeting low to mid-income residents. TWMLA provided design services at each project phase from early concept and community outreach, through permitting and construction. The development creates a mix of housing types from 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units to best
- [Buffalo Outer Harbor Parkway](https://www.twm.la/work/buffalo-outer-harbor-parkway/) - Buffalo is a waterfront city with a rich history on the shore of Lake Erie. Past industrial uses on the waterfront resulted in a lake front dominated by brownfields, and lacking public access. Access to the Outer Harbor is disrupted by the Buffalo Skyway, the Buffalo River, and the Ship Canal. The Buffalo Outer Harbor

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