Resilient Designs

Our
Values

At Saratoga Associates, we understand that it takes more than just good ideas to bring a project from concept to reality. It takes responsive programming, creative design, efficient engineering, thoughtful community planning, and smart economic insight—all working together. That’s why our team of landscape architects, architects, engineers, and planners is dedicated to coordinating these diverse skills to deliver quality, lasting results.

We believe in the power of collaboration to shape, visualize, and realize your goals. Every project we take on reflects our commitment to using resources wisely, respecting the environment, and creating places that inspire and connect people. Whether we’re revitalizing a downtown park, designing a waterfront, or guiding a community through a new vision plan, we’re passionate about helping clients succeed—and making spaces that truly matter.

Proudly serving across New York State and beyond—including OntarioSteuben, and Tompkins CountiesSaratoga Associates is ready to help you bring your next project to life.

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Creating Compelling Destinations

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Enriching Communities​

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Safeguarding
Special Places​

start with design

Since 1972

Our team’s unique approach to design is collaborative and synergetic from the start. To us, each project is an opportunity to utilize our nuanced perspective and create shared visions that craft a special sense of place. Our mission is three-fold: we know that creating compelling destinations, enriching communities, and safeguarding special places are independently important but together are the alchemy of successful and sustainable design.

We are here for you

Our Team

Our professional team members are located across the State of New York, and are poised to respond to assignments quickly.

Approach
Our approach combines creativity, technical mastery, and environmental stewardship to craft places that resonate with both form and function. By engaging diverse stakeholders and blending community input with visionary design strategies, we create solutions that are imaginative, practical, and deeply connected to their context.
Vision
To be a leader in transformative design that elevates communities, celebrates natural and cultural landscapes, and fosters resilience in the face of evolving environmental and social challenges.
Operating Principles
We operate on a foundation of collaboration, sustainability, innovation, and excellence. We believe in working closely with clients, stakeholders, and communities to achieve shared goals. Our designs prioritize ecological balance and long-term environmental health, while embracing creativity and emerging technologies to address complex challenges. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of technical expertise, design quality, and responsive service.
Core Values
Our core values guide every project we undertake. We uphold integrity through honest, transparent, and ethical practices. We prioritize environmental stewardship, advancing projects that protect and enhance natural resources. Community engagement is central to our approach, ensuring we listen to and respond to the needs of each unique place. Creativity fuels our work, driving inspired and impactful solutions. Above all, we deliver client-centered services, tailoring every project to ensure lasting success.