Joseph G. Sporko, RLA, ASLA

Founding Member, Strategic Advisor

Professional Experience

As a founder of The LA Group, Joseph Sporko has over 43 years of experience in all phases of site analysis, master planning, and design. He has overseen the firm’s federal practice since its inception and has been involved in most of the firm’s large-scale master planning projects from conceptual stage through implementation of design and construction administration. Joe has guided all aspects of design for most of the firm’s large-scale federal projects, including national cemeteries, national parks, medical centers, and other federal projects. Several of the projects he had led have been winners of design awards. He has written articles on federal design and served as guest lecturer at several colleges. Joe has been recognized as the 2017 Distinguished Senior Practitioner of the Year Award, Private Practice, from the NY Upstate Chapter of ASLA.

Favorite Place

The place I visit most is the Adirondacks. I love the wilderness, the quiet, and serene, sometimes harsh beauty. I have spent a lot of time there over the years whether hiking, skiing, kayaking, biking, swimming, or just relaxing. Several years ago, I built a get-away home near Whiteface Mountain which my family and I use to relax and enjoy nature. Our firm has done many projects there which allow us to express what it means to be a landscape architect: designing places for people that exemplify an understanding and respect for the environment whether it be a trail, nature center, or resort.

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