The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and RVi earlier this month hosted an open house to discuss the master plan for Camp Creek Recreation Area in Marble Falls, Texas. Project Manager Drew Carman (pictured above) helped facilitate the event, which was aimed at gathering public input on two design options proposed for the park. Both... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 04-29-15
For Central Texans, April brings many things – showers, warmer temperatures, oak pollen. But for me, this April brought the much-anticipated Greater & Greener 2015: Innovative Parks, Vibrant Cities conference in San Francisco. It was truly one of the best conferences I’ve ever attended. The event aimed to explore the role of urban parks in... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 04-24-15
Last week the Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the selection of RVi for Phase V of the Brushy Creek Regional Trail. Completion of this 2.75-mile segment is an extremely important part of a much larger trail system that will one day connect Cedar Park to Hutto. Located midway along the trail route, Phase V will... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 03-30-15
Our world is constantly in a state of change. Just in the past few years we have seen the economy turn around, the lake levels fluctuate, and major technological advancements being made. Jay Leno has given way to Jimmy Fallon, cars can now park (and drive?) themselves, and I’ll bet that many of you are... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Crawford 03-30-15
We are happy to announce that Houston Principal Chris Patterson has been promoted to Vice President. Chris has nearly two decades of experience in planning and design, and has led the Houston office since joining the firm in 2008. Under his leadership, the office has experienced tremendous growth and established a solid client base in... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 03-30-15
Earlier this month, RViers enjoyed getting their hands dirty at Festival Beach for the Austin Parks Foundation’s annual It’s My Park Day. More than 3,000 volunteers provided 10,000 hours of volunteer labor at over 100 park improvement projects across the City of Austin. This is equivalent to 5 park maintenance employees working full-time for an... Read Full Post ›
Located along FM 1488 in Montgomery County, Cimarron Creek is a 117-acre community that is poised to capitalize on the impressive growth taking place near The Woodlands, Texas. The community will include 310 homes on the site of two old homesteads, and will feature mature trees, an open meadow, designated wetlands, and a natural creek.... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 02-25-15
After more than three decades in business, we’ve helped guide hundreds of clients through the process of planning and designing their outdoor spaces. While each project is unique, there are certainly some common questions that arise throughout the process. Here, we answer some of your most frequently asked questions. 1. Can we be green without... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 02-24-15
What do these three subjects have to do with one another? RVi Project Director Patrick Smith recently spoke on this topic at the Austin Center for Architecture. Presenting to the Architecture for Health Committee, Patrick explained the link. “The reality is most of us didn’t get a chance to eat breakfast this morning, we spent... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 01-29-15