RVi Houston was recently selected by the City of Deer Park to design a new 38-acre Wetland Park to serve residents and visitors to the city. Located on an environmentally-sensitive site with just over 15 acres of wetlands, the park is envisioned as a model for sustainable design and environmental stewardship. Working with our friends... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 07-29-15
Nothing feels better than making a tangible difference right in your own backyard. RVi’s Dallas office joined alongside 40 TREC Young Gun volunteers to begin what will be a series of renovation projects for the Genesis Women’s Shelter. This project entailed demolishing an old playground and prepping the site for a new playscape that will... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 07-27-15
As planners and landscape architects, so much of what we do is tied to the bigger picture. From market research and project economics to theming and sustainability goals, we collaborate with our clients and with other project team members to bring multi-faceted concepts to life. No doubt, the big picture is incredibly important to the... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Rowland Jackson 06-29-15
Earlier this month, RVi had the pleasure of attending the Trinity Falls Amenity Center Grand Opening Extravaganza. From face painting to rock climbing, magic shows, and even zip lining, there was no lapse in entertainment for the kiddos during this two-day celebration. Live music, popular food trucks, and grand prize drawings kept parents busy while... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 06-29-15
Despite recent extreme weather changes in Central Texas, water conservation remains a long-term concern for homeowners and utility companies alike. To address this issue, I recently joined forces with a team led by Hank Smith of Texas Engineering Solutions and including Mike Fishbaugh of Coleman & Associates to create a set of landscape guidelines for... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 05-28-15
Landscape Architects from across the state gathered in Galveston earlier this month for the annual ASLA Conference. Among this year’s presenters was RVi’s CEO and Founding Principal, Bob Richardson. Bob teamed up with fellow industry leaders Aan Coleman of Coleman & Associates and Earl Broussard of TBG Partners. Together, this group of colleagues discussed the... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 05-27-15
The largest retail store in the state is now open for business in The Colony, Texas. Nebraska Furniture Mart, which boasts a 560,000 s.f. showroom and 1.3 million s.f. distribution center, celebrated its Grand Opening on May 7th. The store will be the anchor of the 433-acre development, Grandscape, which is planned to include three... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 05-26-15
Over the past two years, I could not have imagined a better internship experience than this one with RVi. As a student at Texas State University, I hoped to simply complete a six-month internship course, but little did I know that I would be sticking around much longer than that. As a marketing major and... Read Full Post ›
This past month, RVi Vice President Mark Smith had the opportunity to join Oak Hill Parkway project team members to participate in the 30th Annual Keep Austin Beautiful Clean Sweep. A section of Williamson Creek adjacent to the “Y” in Oak Hill was sponsored by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, ATKINS, and Rodriquez Transportation... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 05-13-15