Rise Communities recently broke ground on the initial phase of Cane Island, a new master planned community located just north of Interstate 10 and west of downtown Katy. Of the approximately 1,000 acre development, Phase I consists of 295 acres and will feature 535 single family homes with lot sizes ranging from 50’ to 100’... Read Full Post ›
RVi is very excited to announce that Chip Mills, Project Director, has been selected for the Leadership Austin Essential Class of 2015. This elite program brings together leaders with diverse backgrounds from all over the Greater Austin area for an intensive nine-month curriculum. The Essentials Class is the flagship Leadership Austin program, focusing on regional... Read Full Post ›
As the leader of Hillwood Communities’ Acquisitions Group, Brian Carlock knows a good deal when he sees one. Since the beginning of the recession, his group has been pursuing an aggressive land acquisition effort that has resulted in a vast portfolio of real estate assets. But Brian’s experience goes far beyond the initial real estate... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Crawford 08-27-14
This month, RVi began work on enhancements to the Boardwalk Landing Zone, a .25 mile segment of trail and surrounding parkland located at the eastern terminus of the recently-completed Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk project. With the completion of the Boardwalk project, this piece of trail is enjoying increased visibility and use. The vision for the... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 08-26-14
Megan joined RVi in October 2012 and serves in a dual role as Designer and Administrative Coordinator. Her knack for keeping things running smoothly, warm personality, and keen attention to detail were just a few of the many traits her colleagues mentioned when they nominated her as Employee of the Quarter in the Houston office.... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 08-26-14
My last eight months interning with RVi have been a blast. I’ve learned so much in a relatively short period of time, and I have a much better idea of what the professional world will look like when I graduate from LSU next year. From day one, RVi offered a welcoming work environment – I... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Wes Gentry 08-25-14
Last month, the Travisso team celebrated the grand opening of the community’s Model Home Park, which features 10 model homes by Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, Drees Custom Homes, Grand Haven Homes, and Highland Homes. Located four miles west of 183 on 1431 in Leander, Travisso is being developed by Taylor Morrison and Toll Brothers, who... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Gene Lukow 07-28-14
The practices of rainwater harvesting and conservation landscaping have been receiving an increasing amount of attention lately. These practices are beneficial, and it is encouraging that they are receiving mainstream exposure. But they are only part of the solution when it comes to dealing with our water challenges and conserving potable water. The new reality... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 07-28-14
When we originally purchased our house in the Allandale neighborhood of Austin, it seemed really far from just about everything. The neighborhood demographic was well above the median age for Austin – in fact, many of the original owners still lived in these homes. But as growth in Austin exploded, the face of Allandale changed. ... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Patrick Smith 06-27-14