Last week marked the groundbreaking of the Parmer Lane Sustainable Roadway project, a 1.5 mile extension of Parmer Lane from US Highway 290 to State Highway 130. The result of a partnership between the City of Austin, Travis County, and Titan Capital Investments with local developer Dwyer Realty, the Parmer Lane Sustainable Roadway embraces a... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Mark Smith 06-26-14
RVi Vice President Barbara Austin recently returned from a 2-week trip to Portugal with some amazing stories, spectacular photos, and a tiny bit of World Cup fever. Barbara joined 51 other people for the trip – a group which included many fellow landscape architecture alumni and their families. Ranging in age from 18 to 80,... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 06-25-14
Known as: Nolina, Texas Beargrass, Devil’s Shoestring, Texas Sacahuista Nolina texana, Nolina lindheimeri Did you know? The name “Sacahuista” originates from the Aztec language, translating roughly to “thorn grass” The New Mexico native, N. microcarpa, most commonly called Sacahuista, was the primary material used by indigenous people in the region for weaving baskets and mats... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 06-10-14
As you drive through a typical neighborhood in Central Texas, it may not occur to you that you are passing acres of turf that are irrigated by potable water. Many of us have grown accustomed to the manicured patches of lawn that surround our homes, but few of us have given thought to why it’s... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 05-22-14
RVi is thrilled to be part of the planning and design team for Rancho Sienna, Newland Communities’ newest residential development. Newland recently unveiled nine homebuilders that will offer homes in Rancho Sienna, including Centerra Homes, Wes Peoples Homes, MileStone Community Builders, Chesmar Homes, Partners In Building, Sitterle Homes, D.R. Horton, Emerald Homes, and Ryland Homes.... Read Full Post ›
Today you might have noticed quite a few more cyclists on your morning commute to work. It’s National Bike to Work Day! RViers Noah Halbach and Becky Rupel celebrated this day as they do almost every day, by riding their bikes to work. What better way to save gas, get some exercise, and enjoy the... Read Full Post ›
Hello from Houston! This month, RVi Houston hosted its first-ever Open House event. Friends and clients stopped by to see the newly expanded office and to visit with our growing Houston team. The event even included a raffle prize for one lucky winner of a large wine basket! Established in 2006, RVi Houston has grown... Read Full Post ›
Known as: Texas Star, Texas Yellowstar, Lindheimer Daisy Lindheimera texana Did you know? This genus is named after Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer (1801-1879) who is often called the Father of Texas Botany because of his work as the first permanent-resident plant collector in Texas. In 1834 Lindheimer immigrated to the United States as a political refugee.... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 05-15-14
In recognition of his leadership and project management skills, Dennis Tonsor has been promoted to Project Director at RVi. Dennis began working for RVi as a student intern in 2005, and has since developed his expertise in community planning. Dennis has been instrumental in many of RVi’s projects from Central Texas to California, and he... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 04-25-14