RVi was recently selected by the City of Georgetown to create a master plan for the historic San Gabriel Park. Located in the center of the city along the scenic banks of the San Gabriel River, the park has played an important role in Georgetown’s history and cultural heritage. The parkland was officially purchased by... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 01-29-15
Known as: Little Bluestem, Little False Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium Did you know? Many animals depend on little bluestem for food and shelter, including gamebirds like prairie chickens and grouse, and songbirds like finches and meadowlarks. It is especially valuable to wildlife in the winter when few other plants offer seed or structure for nesting. It... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 01-27-15
For me, the world is full of new adventures – so many places to see and so many cultures to experience. I’ve learned that to keep my brain activated, I occasionally have to break free and do something outside of the norm. The Appalachian Trail has been in the back of my head ever since... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Lalich 11-24-14
The 550-acre Rancho Sienna community celebrated its grand opening last month, ushering in a new standard in master planned community development for the Austin area. Though developer Newland Communities has embraced sustainable design as a matter of practice in its communities throughout the United States, Rancho Sienna will be among the first master planned communities... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 11-24-14
For many firms in the design and construction industry, a project begins when the site has been acquired, the contract is in place, and the owner/developer says go. But by that point, Matt Deal’s job is already done. That’s because Matt and his firm, Deal Sikes & Associates, are involved in the very early stages... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Boecher 10-29-14
In 1981, Architect Kevin Lynch asserted in Good City Form that, “We might think of travel as a pleasure, rather than a brief and necessary evil.” Lynch’s perspective that transportation infrastructure should enhance the urban experience rather than undermine it preceded the introduction of Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) by almost 20 years. Nevertheless, he captured... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Mark Smith 10-28-14
RVi is excited to announce our expansion into the North Texas market through the acquisition of Dallas-based NJB. For both firms, this acquisition represents a return to our roots. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, RVi CEO Bob Richardson, NJB President Rowland Jackson, and NJB Senior Vice President Karl Von Bieberstein all worked together under... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 10-15-14
Saturday, September 27th marked the annual National Public Lands Day, and this year RVi employees joined volunteers around the country in lending a little TLC to public parks, trails, and open spaces. Here at RVi, we chose to join the volunteer team at one of our own project sites, Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park.... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 10-10-14
We’ve all read the headlines and seen the statistics. Childhood obesity is on the increase, while time spent outdoors is on the decline. As a society we know that we need to reverse this trend, and that societal norms are working against us. Children are spending less time outside for many reasons, including competition from... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 09-26-14